The Pompton Lakes Zoning Board of Adjustment carried a homeowner’s variance application for 310 (Colfax/Kovacs) to the Nov. 4 meeting after engineers and the fire department raised unresolved drainage and safety concerns; the board also approved a separate resolution and handled routine business.

Discussion Points

•Applicant described lot, proposed 9-ft rear extension, garage and plan to reduce impervious coverage
•Board and planner raised unresolved drainage/runoff and driveway apron/curb cut plan issues
•Board moved, seconded and approved by roll call
•Chair introduced resolution and asked for motion
•Neighbors raised concerns about reduced side-yard setback, light and privacy and possible fire risk
•Resident Albert Eckert raised neighborhood-change and drainage/fire-risk concerns related to nearby development
•Resident reported sinking roadwork on Lakeside Avenue and asked about vehicle damage claims

Decisions

•Hearing carried to Nov. 4, 2026
•Resolution DOA26-O5 approved

Directions

•Applicant to provide updated plans showing driveway apron, mechanical equipment location and fence; provide drainage, grading and light/shadow studies; consult the fire department
•Town engineer to review and provide comments before Nov. 4 meeting
•Town staff noted road repairs likely deferred until spring; drainage concerns remain part of the zoning hearing continuance

Oct

October 27, 2026 Meeting of the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners 2026-10-27

Passaic County commissioners met for a reorganization/regular session that included recognition of student winners of the county 'I Voted' sticker contest, a breast-cancer awareness event recap with fundraising totals, a detailed presentation on winter/snow operations and mutual aid arrangements, a public commenter alleging long-running contamination at 219 Lafayette, and routine votes on the consent, personnel and bills agendas.

Discussion Points

•Allegation that 219 Lafayette operations have been contaminating storm drains and Passaic County River for eight years.
•Assets & capacity: ~67 county plow/dump trucks, contractor capacity up to 38 trucks, workforce up to ~100 employees during large storms.
•Encouragement for residents to get mammograms and referrals available through the health department.
•Event logistics and funding totals ($10,045) and participant count (141).
•No contested or failed motions recorded in the available transcript excerpt.
•Operational changes: integrate contractors into county routes, AI phone system to capture service requests, expanded shared-service agreements.
•Overview of contest mechanics, nearly 400 submissions, winners chosen by voters at county fair.
•Resident reported prior attempts to resolve the issue with county staff and described legal costs; he said he obtained a judge's permission to sue the city of Paterson and operators at the site.
•Routine motions and roll-call votes for minutes, proclamations, consent agenda, personnel, bills list, and adjournment were approved.
•Scope of county responsibility: 16 municipalities, 533 lane miles (~246 road miles), 77 bridge sidewalks.

Decisions

•All listed motions were approved by the recorded roll call.
•Certificates presented to winners, no further board action recorded.
•No formal board action or investigation assignment recorded on the public record during the meeting.
•Plan to hold the event again in 2027 (Sunday, Oct. 10 noted as target).

Directions

•Administrator asked the commenter to provide an email and documentation for the county to review.
•Continue DPW coordination; host DPW luncheon with municipal representatives.

Oct

10 15 26 Pompton Lakes Redevelopment meeting

The Pompton Lakes Redevelopment Agency approved a consent-to-transfer for the 61 Acue Ave redevelopment agreement, heard a presentation on downtown design guidelines, discussed a potential mixed‑use project at parcel referenced as "292," and handled routine business including paying amended bills and an executive session.

Discussion Points

•Agency counsel explained the consent transfers rights/obligations to a new redeveloper but does not change prior approvals.
•A small fire in the Meridian Building (air-conditioning unit) led to a post-incident meeting with first responders.
•Colliers Engineering submitted an $81.25 invoice for added biweekly meetings.
•Guide extracts redevelopment standards into a stand‑alone document and clarifies materials, glazing, roof deck, and parking expectations.
•Members asked clarifying questions about resolution labeling and numbering.
•Members raised parking access concerns related to railroad tracks and stressed need for locally experienced architects.
•Members recommended numeric building IDs and increased stairwell signage to avoid confusion during emergencies.
•Owners of parcel '292' are pricing a mixed‑use proposal and are at a pro‑forma stage.
•Planner will present to the planning board; the guide is informational and not an adoption by this body.
•Staff to add the invoice to the minutes and process payment.

Decisions

•Authorize execution of consent-to-transfer resolution; motion approved.
•No decision — discussion and monitoring only.
•No formal policy adopted; recommendations for signage and identification to be pursued.
•None — informational presentation only.
•Pay bills as amended — motion approved.

Directions

•Finalize resolution numbering and obtain counterpart signatures before final filing.
•Planning board to review for master-plan consistency; governing body to be consulted later.
•Staff to coordinate signage/identification changes with developers and first responders for future projects.
•Staff to track developer submissions and report back in about a month.
•Update minutes with the Colliers invoice and process payment.

Oct

10-20-26 Pompton Lakes Planning Board meeting

Pompton Lakes Planning Board heard updates from its master-plan subcommittee, reviewed a draft downtown design guide, and debated concerns about a school project’s unshown retaining basin and stormwater ties to municipal lines. No formal land-use actions were taken; the board scheduled follow-up meetings in November.

Discussion Points

•Applicability limited to façade-level regulation; does not change zoning use or bulk.
•Board flagged a typographical error in sign-letter size and discussed enforcement trade-offs.
•Concerns that basin ties into borough pipes and could backflow during high river conditions.
•Need to ensure mayor and council liaison are available for recommendation vote.
•Routine approval of minutes and vendor invoices.
•Schedule and logistics for subcommittee and special meetings in November.
•Scheduling of Nov. subcommittee and special meeting.
•School project at Hershey Park appears to include a retention/detention basin not shown in courtesy packet.
•Whether to pursue a full master-plan rewrite vs. a targeted reexamination; subcommittee trending toward reexamination (~25–50% of full rewrite).

Decisions

•Minutes accepted and invoices authorized for payment.
•No formal vote; procedural step to send recommendations to governing body after board review.
•No stop-work order; board to await town-engineer review and updated information.
•No vote taken; subcommittee to meet Nov. 9 and full board to consider recommendation Nov. 10.
•Target Nov. 9 subcommittee and Nov. 10 special meeting timeline.

Directions

•Board members to email comments to staff (Carrie) for collating; staff to forward corrected draft to members.
•Board members to submit written comments to staff (Carrie) for collation.
•Clerk/finance to process payments and report back.
•Consultant to correct the typo and re-circulate the draft.
•Consultant to correct typographical errors identified in the draft design guide.
•Members to send input to Carrie for inclusion.
•Staff to collate emailed comments and circulate corrected draft; confirm meeting room for Nov. 10.
•Staff to request full plans from the school and circulate them to advisory boards and relevant commissions.
•Town engineer to review the school’s plans and advise whether the borough’s stormwater system is affected.

Oct

Oct 21st 2026 Pompton Lakes Special Borough Council Meeting

A special open session of the Borough of Pompton Lakes Mayor and Council that included the swearing-in of Police Captain Steven Caffati and brief procedural announcements; the mayor administered the oath and family members were acknowledged.

Discussion Points

•Chief reviewed Caffati's career background and prior promotions.
•Clerk referenced transit-related elements of the municipal code as a topic for attention.
•Mayor Sarah noted a personal/family relationship and praised department service.
•Opening agenda read aloud including start time and public-comment notice.

Decisions

•Oath of office administered to Steven Caffati; promotion recognized during the meeting.

Oct

Oct 14th 2026 Pompton Lakes Special Borough Council Meeting

The borough hosted a public presentation and Q&A on a county-led "Complete Streets" corridor assessment for Wanakyu (Wanaque) Avenue on Oct. 14. County and NJTPA consultants presented draft recommendations for bike lanes, bump-outs, crosswalk upgrades and stormwater features; residents raised concerns about parking, truck access and maintenance; no funding or county approvals were finalized.

Discussion Points

•Concerns that bike lanes and curb extensions may remove on-street parking needed by downtown businesses.
•County owns corridor and must sign off on final designs; town can apply for grants and be recipient of funds if county on board.
•Depth and material specifications depend on storm volume and site conditions; Sustainable Jersey partners referenced as technical resource.
•Grant-funded projects may take multiple years; quick-build pilot projects were suggested as an interim step.
•Prefabricated stormwater treatments and bump-outs could serve dual functions: pedestrian visibility improvements and runoff capture.
•Presenters agreed to small-group county coordination as next step.
•Presenters limited protected lanes to segments without on-street parking and suggested sharrows in areas with parking.
•Proposal to create an advisory committee with police, fire, public works, schools, county and borough engineer representation to create a shared framework for street decisions and redevelopment.
•Public support for quick-build pilots and flexible bollards as a way to test changes.
•Quick-build bump-outs were proposed as a low-cost demonstration before permanent changes.
•Recommendations include quick-build demonstrations (paint, flexible bollards), buffered/protected bike lanes, curb extensions, bus boarding platforms, and green stormwater infrastructure.
•Residents proposed one-way conversions and 15-minute curb spaces as possible mitigations.
•Study is a planning/technical assistance effort with no current funding; county owns Wanakyu Avenue and would need to approve changes.
•Tactile pads and retroreflective backplates recommended to improve ADA access and night visibility.
•Timeline: kickoff in March, community workshop in June, draft recommendations in September, draft final report expected end of October, final report in November.
•Walk signals timed 20 seconds may be insufficient at four-lane crossings; curb extensions can shorten crossing distances.

Decisions

•Council approved opening the public comment period and later closed it; no implementation decisions were made pending county coordination.
•No construction or procurement decisions were made.
•No design decisions made; council agreed to pursue county coordination and to consider demonstrations if funding/approval become available.
•No formal decisions were made; council voted by voice to open and later close the public comment period.
•No new committee formed; presenters to pursue follow-up with county staff and finalize report.
•No parking reconfiguration decisions were made.

Directions

•Consider forming an advisory committee if county coordination indicates it's useful; pursue Safe Routes and other grant opportunities.
•Consider quick-build pilots and targeted 15-minute regulated pickup spots to balance bike infrastructure and business access; county traffic review required for any lane changes.
•Consult engineering partners and Sustainable Jersey-type vendors for design manufacturing details; identify grant sources to fund pilot installations.
•Consult Passaic County traffic engineers to verify turning radii and emergency vehicle clearance for bump-outs; consider temporary demonstrations.
•Finalize draft report and solicit county feedback; explore grant opportunities and short-term demonstration projects.
•Finalize report incorporating county feedback and community input.
•Set up a small working group with county staff to align conceptual agreement and identify grant avenues (e.g., Safe Routes).

Oct

Oct 14th 2026 Pompton Lakesl Borough Mayor & Council Meeting

Pompton Lakes borough council reviewed and approved consent-agenda items and bills, heard routine departmental reports including a police operations update and accreditation news, discussed a proposed regional deer-management resolution and a model stormwater/sump-pump ordinance, and moved forward on a design contract for a new DPW garage.

Discussion Points

•Clarify whether the agreement expressly states no-cost storage even though past practice presumed it.
•Concerns about existing sump pumps and potential hardship for longstanding installations.
•Cost estimate for repair vs. full replacement; need to prepare shovel-ready documents to improve grant prospects.
•Event dates, volunteer needs, and rain dates discussed.
•Model resolution lists control options including hunting, fencing, sharpshooting, relocation, culling, sterilization.
•Monthly response statistics, detective bureau caseload, school-safety partnership, and upcoming promotions/hiring.
•Requested technical correction to the rock-salt shared-service agreement recital indicating storage is at no cost.
•Whether to prohibit directing stormwater onto neighbors and specifics such as 15-foot buffer and retroactivity.

Decisions

•Approve closures and event logistics.
•Approve payment of bills and adjusted consent agenda items.
•Authorize design-phase contract.
•No control method selected; staff to pursue outreach.
•Proceed with approval; finalize language administratively.
•Table decision until staff provides ordinance drafts reflecting council guidance.

Directions

•Contact Passaic County and neighboring towns for regional coordination; refine template language.
•Draft ordinance options that consider new installations vs. retroactive enforcement and include public-safety carve-outs.
•Edit contract recital to explicitly indicate storage is no cost.
•Make the recital correction in the contract language before final execution.
•Notify safety departments and coordinate volunteers.
•Present reaccreditation certificate to council when received.
•Proceed with design-phase contract not to exceed $177,750; staff to continue pursuing grant funding.

Oct

October 13, 2026 Meeting of the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners 2026-10-13

Passaic County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting and Italian American Heritage Month celebration on 2026-10-13; the board presented proclamations to multiple honorees, heard several public commenters pressing for labor contracts at the Board of Social Services, amended a consent-item dollar amount, added a late resolution accepting the 2025 audit, approved the consent agenda and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Board voted to amend L21 and add L90 to the consent agenda; the consent agenda was then approved.
•Commissioner Romaglia introduced and read multiple proclamations honoring local individuals and families for Italian American Heritage Month.
•Personnel agenda and bills list were moved, seconded, and approved by roll call.
•Speakers cited a lack of a contract for nearly two years and entering a third year in Jan. 2027.
•Staff notified the board of a numeric error on L21 and asked to add a late audit acceptance resolution (L90).
•Unions and staff urged immediate bargaining and warned of escalation (chants and 'shut it down').
•Victor Wu thanked parks staff and extended an invitation to commissioners to attend the championships at Garrett Mountain on Oct. 22.

Decisions

•L21 amended to correct dollar amount; L90 added and accepted as part of the consent agenda.
•No formal action or vote on contract demands recorded at the meeting.
•No formal county action recorded; comment entered for the record.
•Personnel agenda and bills list approved; meeting adjourned.
•Proclamations were approved earlier by motion and by roll call as part of opening procedural business.

Sep

Sept 23th 2026 Pompton Lakes Special Borough Council Meeting

Special Borough Council meeting of the Borough of Pompton Lakes on Sept. 23, 2026, opened in public session, moved into closed session to consider a personnel promotion, then returned to open session to approve Resolution 26-402 appointing Lieutenant Steve Caffati to the rank of police captain before adjourning.

Discussion Points

•Closed session covered personnel matters and included candidate interviews.
•Council held a closed-session discussion and candidate interviews before returning to open session to act on the personnel matter.
•No public comments were given; procedural motions were used to manage the meeting and enter closed session.

Decisions

•Council returned to open session and moved to adopt a resolution related to the promotion.
•Public comment closed; meeting moved to closed session; council returned and adjourned.
•Resolution 26-402 to appoint Lieutenant Steve Caffati to captain was adopted in open session.

Sep

Sept 23th 2026 Pompton Lakes Mayor & Council Meeting

Pompton Lakes borough council meeting featuring a proclamation for the borough CERT team’s 20th anniversary, multiple public comments about stormwater and downtown maintenance, a discussion of tennis-court repairs and funding options, several routine agenda votes including final adoption of Ordinance 26-26, and appointments to the zoning board.

Discussion Points

•CERT described its 20‑year history and volunteer activities (shelters, vaccine events, ham radio net, teen program).
•Coach described how court deterioration affects play; council discussed structural causes (stream under courts) and repair complexity.
•Council acknowledged need to recruit younger volunteers and pledged borough support.
•Mayor and staff stated misdemeanor/ordinance limits—changes would be prospective; civil remedies may be required for existing damage.
•Motion made with corrections and approved.
•No public comment was offered; council agreed to final adoption.
•Ordinance authorizes appropriation of $715,000 and issuance of $680,500 in notes.
•Resident alleged neighbor’s pop‑up emitter discharges within two feet of her foundation causing flooding and potential property damage.
•Resident raised specific downtown maintenance concerns and provided photos as evidence.
•Resignation reported; spelling corrections for appointee noted on the record.
•Staff explained new equipment (paint sprayer) and temporary staffing shortages as causes for delayed maintenance.
•Staff said open‑space funds and grants will be pursued; school district partnership could split costs.

Decisions

•Appointments carried and will be reflected in minutes.
•No immediate capital appropriation; staff follow‑up tasks assigned.
•No immediate code enforcement action recorded; inspection referral agreed.
•No ordinance changes; operational follow up assigned.
•Ordinance 26‑26 adopted by roll call vote.
•Proclamation read; formal recognition granted.

Directions

•Administration to continue supporting CERT training and outreach.
•Borough engineer/stormwater consultant to perform a second inspection and coordinate with the resident.
•CFO/administration to process financing paperwork and note issuance steps.
•Clerk to correct spelling and process appointment paperwork.
•Council encouraged recruitment and partnership with schools.
•Council to consider setting aside open‑space funds for long‑term replacement if grants are secured.
•DPW to follow up on photos provided by resident and prioritize repairs and crosswalk repainting.
•Staff to price crack filling and schedule grant discussions with the school district.
•Staff to review pop‑up emitter rules and recommend possible ordinance changes for future meetings.

Sep

9-14-2026 Pompton Lakes BOH meeting

The Pompton Lakes Board of Health convened, handled routine business, heard staff reports about upcoming senior clinics, flu and vaccine outreach, reviewed a successful vendor day, discussed resident complaints about roosters/chickens and a pending ordinance revision, and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Board confirmed legal posting for meeting.
•Enforcement will be complaint-driven; inspectors can act on sanitation issues.
•Follow-up on hepatitis B and C cases with counseling and check-ins.
•Homebound flu vaccinations and employee/resident flu clinics are planned.
•Members noted no committee reports.
•No vendors were removed and no complaints were filed this year.
•Nurses will run monthly clinics at Hunter Place beginning Oct. 7.
•Ordinance has been revised and will be discussed further with town officials.
•Plans for employee and resident flu clinics and homebound vaccinations.
•Residents reported early-morning rooster noise and quality-of-life impacts.
•Services will include blood-pressure checks, dentist screenings and health education.
•Vendor day had ~46 vendors and on-site inspectors.

Decisions

•May 4 minutes approved.

Directions

•Chair to mail the finalized clinic schedule to board members.
•Follow-up discussion scheduled with Michael (town contact) next Wednesday to finalize approach.
•Staff to mail a finalized clinic schedule to board members.

Sep

September 22, 2026 Meeting of the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners 2026-09-22

Passaic County Board of County Commissioners held a Sept. 22, 2026 meeting that combined a Hispanic Heritage Month recognition program honoring six community leaders with the board's regular business: roll call, proclamations, votes on the consent agenda (with two items voted separately), a personnel motion that included swearing in a new deputy clerk, and an announcement that the county intends to expand its Move transportation program to Paterson.

Discussion Points

•Announcement of an agenda item to expand the Move program to Paterson and a planned media event.
•Consent agenda moved and approved; item L21 and L31 were voted on separately when requested.
•Emcee introduced honorees and described theme and county contributions.
•Motion to move personnel; recorded abstention by Deputy Director Cruz.

Decisions

•Board to vote on program expansion (item flagged on agenda).
•Consent agenda and separately considered items passed as recorded.
•Proclamations presented to six honorees; no formal policy action taken.
•Promotion of Jasmine Amador approved and oath administered

Directions

•County to schedule a press event and issue a media release with access details.
•Proceed with oath and personnel actions

Sep

9 -15, 2026 Pompton Lakes Planning Board meeting

The Pompton Lakes Planning Board met to discuss the town's upcoming master-plan review, hearing an update from the master-plan committee and weighing a full rewrite versus a targeted update; the board also received redevelopment and parking updates and approved routine minutes and bills.

Discussion Points

•Committee identified zoning map errors and outdated street names that may be addressed in an update.
•Full rewrite ~1 year and ~$100k+; update ~6 months and less expensive.
•Meridian units partly occupied; developer promising restaurants; shared parking for downtown daytime use.
•Need to add escalator provisions to long-term parking agreements.
•Planner input needed to determine actual scope and cost.
•Routine minutes and bills approvals completed; planner to be invited to October meeting.
•Veterans Building includes 62 units; 33 reportedly rented to local residents; ~19-20 veterans among those tenants.
•Whether to pursue a full master-plan rewrite (1 year, ~ $100k+) or a targeted update (approx. 6 months).

Decisions

•Minutes approved; bills approved; meeting adjourned.

Directions

•Clerk/administrator to schedule planner for October meeting and file minutes.
•Committee to meet in early October and prepare recommendations for November.
•Committee to refine questions and priorities before planner meeting.
•Invite borough planner Kristen to October meeting for guidance.
•Monitor opening and occupancy; track parking needs.
•Obtain written confirmation for shared parking and add escalator clauses to future parking contracts.
•Planner (Kristen) invited to October meeting.

Sep

Sept 9th 2026 Pompton Lakes Mayor & Council Meeting

Pompton Lakes borough council meeting covered a proposed $5 million Department of Community Affairs grant for a resilient DPW garage, a multi-speaker public comment period about local brownfield/cleaners property and downtown maintenance, debates about pickleball lines vs. full tennis-court repairs, several ordinances and consent items, and routine departmental reports including police statistics.

Discussion Points

•Attorney and council explained that numerous liens exist, the building is not condemned, and litigating out-of-state owners may be cost-prohibitive.
•Chief emphasized training, accreditation progress and the need for officer discretion in enforcement.
•Chief presented August department statistics and enforcement initiatives along Wanakyu Avenue.
•Consent agenda items (minutes, bills) were approved after the council asked if any items needed removal.
•Council and recreation representatives recommended striping two courts now and pursuing grants for full reconstruction.
•Council and staff clarified grant is reimbursement-based and that soft costs will be paid locally to present a ready-to-go project.
•Council and staff discussed pressing the utility and state for maintenance and oversight changes.
•Full resurfacing estimated at > $500,000; open-space funds may cover striping but not full rebuild.
•Grant writer presented project to replace DPW garage at 40 Mill Street, incorporate floodproofing, OEM annex and secure storage.
•Mayor described two-day outage affecting ~1,500 residents and property damage when lines fell.
•Ordinance 26-26 introduced to acquire vehicles for joint service arrangements; Ordinance 26-25 adopted to adjust salary ranges.
•Resident Randy Pratt detailed outreach to federal and state officials and requested renewed local action on the cleaners property.

Decisions

•Approved striping two courts; pursue funding for full repairs.
•Ordinance 26-26 introduced; Ordinance 26-25 adopted; minutes and bills approved.

Directions

•Borough will accept written comments through noon Sept. 24, 2026; borough administrator Michael Corelli is the contact.
•Clerk to record ordinance introduction/adoption, publish required notices and follow procurement processes for vehicle purchases.
•Council and staff will continue coordinated letter-writing to state and federal contacts and monitor the status of liens and remediation funding options.
•Department to continue directed patrols and report back as the accreditation process advances.
•Mayor will pursue meetings with Jersey Central and notify state actors as appropriate.
•Staff to meet with school athletic staff and pursue county open-space and grant funding.
•Staff will proceed with any further application steps and continue outreach to grant sources.
•Stripe two pickleball courts (interim) and leave at least one full tennis court for school/county use.

Sep

September 8, 2026 Meeting of the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners 2026-09-08

Passaic County Board of County Commissioners opened a reorganization meeting with a tribute to the late Commissioner Bruce James, several proclamations and presentations, multiple public comments focused on the Allwood/Orwood Road project in Clifton, a union protest about contracts at the Board of Social Services, and routine consent-agenda votes.

Discussion Points

•Director Lazaro announced Commissioner Bruce James had died and described his career and service.
•Director Lazaro said contracts are negotiated by the Board of Social Services administration and offered to follow up with the executive director.
•Proclamation cited national/state incidence and mortality estimates and lack of reliable early-screening tests for ovarian cancer.
•Proclamation described Mesa's actions and service record.
•Proclamation supports the 1st Responders and Veterans Lung Cancer Screening Access Act and commends student organizers.
•Residents requested a local meeting in Clifton to review final plans for Orwood/Allwood Road.
•Speakers raised concerns about tree removal, signal timing, lane configuration, snow removal, project funding and phasing.
•Union representative accused commissioners of failing to assist Board of Social Services employees in contract negotiations.

Decisions

•Consent agenda and routine personnel and bills were approved by roll call

Directions

•Director Lazaro agreed to resend plans to the Clifton city manager and traffic committee.
•Director Lazaro to speak with the Board of Social Services executive director and brief commissioners on status.
•No new vote to hold a Clifton meeting was recorded during the session.

Aug

August 25th 2026 Pompton Lakes BOA meeting

The Pompton Lakes Zoning Board of Adjustment met on 2026-08-25. The board approved a carried variance application (BOA26-03) and granted front-yard and side-yard variances to homeowners at 120 Compton Ave to permit a covered front porch and a backyard pavilion; staff noted a written resolution will be published and there is a 45-day challenge period. The meeting also included parks and sidewalks updates and no public comments.

Discussion Points

•Applicant presented revised survey; board found it answered prior questions.
•Applicants described existing nonconforming setbacks (26.3 ft front stairs, 7.9 ft side) and proposed porch/pavilion that would not extend further.
•Bills were approved following a motion.
•Concerns about multi-sport line confusion for users; monitoring requested.
•County pruning of trees along the lake may be coordinated with the street-tree commission.
•Minutes from July 28 were read and accepted without changes.
•Neighbor questioned gutter/runoff impacts; applicants said they'll work with engineer and contractor.
•No public comment on the item.
•Plans to re-line baseball fields and convert courts for pickleball.
•Sidewalk project on Clarion/Jefferson under reconsideration.

Decisions

•Approval of minutes and bills
•Board approved variance application for 120 Compton Ave
•Meeting adjourned
•Motion to approve BOA26-O3 carried

Directions

•Staff to collect user feedback and report back.
•Staff to draft resolution specifying approved setback figures.
•Staff to follow up and report outcomes at future meetings.
•Staff to publish written resolution with specific setback allowances.

Aug

August 12th 2026 Pompton Lakes Mayor & Council Meeting

Pompton Lakes Borough Council meeting (Aug. 12, 2026) covered Meridian redevelopment and its pilot tax, concerns about the $75 million Dupont settlement allocation, downtown parking enforcement, a disputed railroad-crossing maintenance bill, several personnel appointments and retirements, and routine ordinances and bids.

Discussion Points

•Borough lacks a current copy of the settlement agreement governing the crossing and has seen variable monthly charges for decades.
•Council agreed to pursue follow-up on collections and clarify pilot mechanics.
•Council noted Ryan Wright will assist with park and shade-tree projects.
•Council thanked retiring personnel and highlighted continuity issues with redevelopment and school relations.
•Mayor and council said they have sent letters and will continue to press state officials; they noted the state controls distribution and EPA/DEP involvement complicates timelines.
•Mayor, chief and administrator explained disability placard rules limit enforcement and confirmed planned signage and enforcement after sign installation.
•Mayor explained pilot timeline and financial rationale.
•Operational burden and security concerns with taking large cash tax payments.
•Removing the crossing would create dead-end traffic and could harm emergency access; negotiating predictable billing or getting advance invoices were preferred options.
•Requirement to provide online payment methods for certain permit fees under state law; vendors available for card/online payments.
•Resident described meter and ParkMobile inconsistencies and alleged persistent misuse of handicap placards at prime spots.
•Resident group asked that $75 million in settlement funds be allocated to the Shamor/DuPont site and to direct resident protections (independent testing, backup power).
•Residents questioned due diligence and whether developers elsewhere owe money.

Decisions

•Appointments approved; retirements recognized publicly.
•Council gave staff direction to prepare resolution; bids to proceed as scheduled.
•No formal decision or allocation announced; council will continue advocacy.
•No formal financial action; informational update and follow-up assigned to administration.
•No immediate change in payments; staff to pursue information and negotiation.
•Operational follow-up assigned; no ordinance changes enacted.

Directions

•Administration to onboard appointees and report progress to council.
•Administration to prepare a draft resolution to prohibit cash tax payments starting Jan. 1 and to return with vendor options and a public-notice plan.
•Administration to track occupancy and report pilot payments; provide residents with clarifying information.
•Attorney to organize a conference with railroad counsel and engineers; administration to search archives for historic agreements and to request billing detail for predictability.
•Continue sending formal letters to state agencies and elected officials; push for meetings and media attention.
•DPW to install signage; police to resume enforcement after signage; administrator to audit ParkMobile configuration and call the complainant.
•Open bids to be processed and recommendations to be presented at Sept. 9 meeting.

Jul

July 22nd 2026 Pompton Lakes Mayor & Council Meeting

Pompton Lakes Borough Council heard a presentation on a new downtown Redevelopment Design Guide and discussed related zoning/code renumbering; residents urged action on parking, speeding and crosswalk safety along Wanaque Avenue during an extended public-comment period.

Discussion Points

•Both ordinances introduced and moved to final adoption after public-comment periods with no substantive opposition.
•Council recorded roll call votes for final adoption.
•Guide complements existing zoning; does not change heights/setbacks.
•Guide provides definitions, materials, façade articulation, glazing percentages, signage and lighting guidance.
•Hirschfield Park Phase 3 bid opening scheduled for Aug. 19; ADA curb ramp project funded with $165,000 CDBG grant; Lakeside Ave resurfacing specs being prepared for September bidding; library exterior upgrades funded by approximately $750,000 in federal and county grants.
•Mayor noted county jurisdiction but pledged to pursue patrols, county contact and targeted enforcement.
•Meridian Building: temporary COs for about 160 units; restaurant tenant confirmed; leasing expected in late August with move‑ins in mid‑September.
•Police cited a past traffic study showing average speeds around 22.3 mph and said new study results are pending.
•Residents described speeding and long‑term parking problems on Wanaque Avenue and requested speed humps, flashing crosswalks, sting operations and better enforcement.
•Smith project reduced in height and unit count; ground‑floor retail retained; planning‑board review remains next step.
•Three related items: design guide, extracted downtown redevelopment document, and updated zoning map.

Decisions

•Ordinance 26‑22 adopted
•Ordinance 26‑23 adopted

Directions

•Clerk to publish ordinances and administrators to implement new Civic Center rental process and update payroll records.
•Police and administration to follow up with county and return with enforcement/mitigation options; residents asked to report suspected long‑term parkers for camera review.
•Proceed to bid openings and return with contract award recommendations.
•Proceed to introduce zoning amendments and lighting ordinance at August meeting; send documents to planning board for comment.
•Redevelopment and planning‑board review to continue; staff to coordinate with developers on retail offers.

Jul

July 28th 2026 Pompton Lakes BOA meeting.

The Pompton Lakes Zoning Board of Adjustment continued an application (BOA26-03) for a corner‑lot property at 318 Dawes Highway after the applicant and the board disagreed over whether a preexisting fence and survey documentation justified a variance; the board asked the applicant to return with a corrected, scaled survey showing fence location and height.

Discussion Points

•Applicant says fence predated 2021 ordinance change and submitted DEP letter and photos
•Board finds submitted survey unclear on current fence line and height
•Board notes denial is for fence/setbacks not generator permit
•Kershaw Park Bridge rehab complete; will have ribbon cutting and naming
•Lakeside routing would require bulkhead and DEP involvement
•Millville Field ballfields complete and in use
•Minutes and bills presented for approval
•No sidewalk between Chaelin Court and Jefferson forces pedestrians into street

Decisions

•Application BOA26‑03 carried/continued pending corrected survey
•Minutes accepted; bills authorized for payment.

Directions

•Applicant to provide a current, scaled survey showing exact fence location and height
•Staff to coordinate with public works and DEP for feasibility and cost estimates
•Staff to place resubmitted application on next agenda; could be acted on same night if materials are complete
•Staff to post notice for ribbon-cutting once date confirmed

Jul

7 16 26 Pompton Lakes Redevelopment meeting

The Pompton Lakes Redevelopment Agency met July 16, 2026 and voted to approve a redevelopment agreement (PLRDA-26-01) with a package of design and permitting conditions, and to forward a financial recommendation (PLRDA-26-02) noting consultants found the project infeasible under standard taxation. The board also received project updates on Meridian and senior housing and approved routine bills.

Discussion Points

•Board agreed to recommend negotiation of a pilot/financial agreement; requested an executive session for deeper review.
•Board reviewed multiple specific design and permitting conditions to include in the redevelopment agreement.
•Consultants advised the project is not feasible under conventional taxation.
•Members debated whether to require updated surveys and an on‑street parking study for Lakeside.
•Members discussed access, signage, courtyard planters, dumpster easement, and management office requirements.
•Meridian expects to begin leasing in September; approx. 120 apartments ready for temporary seals.
•New board members advised to review itemized invoices if desired.
•Operational questions remain including garbage pickup and garage access.
•Senior housing currently houses 44 residents and awaits landscaping/temporary seal completion.
•Sewer allocation and utility capacity concerns for multiple developer proposals.
•Tension between preserving downtown character (preference for 3 stories) and enabling denser development (4 stories) to attract young families.
•Which fees are charged to escrow vs. redevelopment budget.

Decisions

•Adopt PLRDA‑26‑01 with specified conditions; forward to council.
•Adopt PLRDA‑26‑02 to recommend negotiation of a financial agreement.
•Approve bills and charge legal fees to escrow for Smith Properties.

Directions

•Amend resolution text to reflect professional consultants' review.
•Clerk/finance to note escrow chargeback for Smith Properties.
•Staff to amend and circulate the redevelopment agreement language to include detailed conditions.
•Staff to coordinate inspections and management plans with developers and inspectors.
•Staff to forward the amended agreement and recommendation to borough council for separate vote.
•Staff to include sewer allocation and strategic planning in future agenda and to seek briefing from MUA/engineers.
•Staff to schedule an executive session for financial briefing and forward recommendation to council.

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