Borough of Bloomingdale

The meeting began with adherence to legal notice requirements and a Fire Code acknowledgement regarding emergency exits. Key agenda items included the adoption and memorialization of a Resolution for Ordinance 26-2025. The Board also reviewed pending applications, specifically #704 for 8 First Street LLC and #731 for Dennehy/Barth. Under New Business, there was a discussion regarding Fourth Round Affordable Housing Compliance Requirements, with the Board scheduled to review an Ordinance prior to the next meeting. The public discussion section confirmed no public attendance.

The meeting included a review of the Fire Code exits. Key agenda items involved a recommendation to the Mayor and Council regarding Ordinance 5-2026, which amends the Land Use Ordinance to address Inclusionary Housing Districts in alignment with the Borough's 2025 Round 4 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan and Mediation Agreement. A resolution for Consistency Determination for Ordinance 5-2026 was also noted. Several pending applications were listed for review. Bills incurred for meeting attendance and application reviews were presented for processing.

The meeting commenced with a statement regarding it being the first session broadcast live on the Borough's YouTube Channel. Key discussions included the hiring of a part-time receptionist for the Construction Department. Department reports covered upcoming Tri-Boro First Aid Squad events, Senior Center operating hours, updates on the Public Events Committee schedule, Tri Boro Little League registration, Economic Development plans, Planning Board recommendations regarding an ordinance on 'walls,' updates from the Board of Education including the new Superintendent, the library celebrating its 100th anniversary and becoming 'fine free,' and upcoming Board of Health screenings. The Business Administrator discussed planned Senior Center improvements, potential grant opportunities, dock installation, and the Museum needing more space. The Mayor highlighted forthcoming fourth-round affordable housing compliance requirements. The Council adopted a Consent Agenda which approved several resolutions, including the appointment of Vozza Agency as Employee Benefit Consultant, appointments to the Recreation Commission, and the hiring of a seasonal laborer for the Department of Public Works. A separate resolution was adopted authorizing the hire of the part-time receptionist for the Construction Department.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting includes various procedural items such as the Call to Order, Salute to the American Flag, and Official Roll Call. Key discussion and action items are scheduled under Consent Agenda items (Resolutions No. 2026-3.2 and 2026-3.3 for appointments) and Pending Items, which involve Second/Final Reading and Public Hearings for four ordinances related to traffic, parking prohibitions, and amendments to the Zoning and Affordable Housing chapters. New Business involves the adoption of resolutions concerning a Professional Service Agreement for Planning Services, the Affordable Housing Spending Plan, and the Affirmative Marketing Plan. The meeting also includes provisions for non-agenda items, early and late public comments, and an Executive Session.

The meeting included a discussion on the need for nominations for the 2026 ROSE Leadership Board. Key completed projects from 2025 were reviewed, such as upgrades at Bogue Pond and the installation of a new key for WTB tennis courts. For 2026 recommendations, the agenda covered DPW and non-DPW items, Rec and Open Space items, and the creation of All-Weather Cornhole Platforms. The meeting detailed extensive annual DPW tasks including lawn cutting, field maintenance, and park openings/closings for multiple locations. Non-DPW items discussed included fertilization and goose patrol by True Green. Open Space recommendations involved adding a floating dock at Bogue Pond and replacing fitness equipment at the WTB walking path. The estimated replacement cost for Main Street Christmas Lights was discussed, as well as the potential formation of a Handball League.