Anthony Ambrogio

The meeting addressed public concerns regarding the redevelopment of 93-95 Market Street, including traffic, parking, and building impact. The Council discussed the selection of The Manor at Saddle Brook LLC as the redeveloper and finalized terms for the project, including the provision of underground parking and affordable housing units. Other business included authorizing a property tax refund settlement for 225 Route 46, entering into a shared service agreement with the Borough of Paramus for police vehicle maintenance, and approving an emergency appropriation for street and road expenses. Additionally, the Council awarded the contract for the Tree Streets Water Main Improvement Project and authorized engineering services for the MS4 Watershed Inventory Report.

The council discussed various administrative and legislative matters, including Zoning Board appointments and a closed session regarding litigation. Key outcomes included the passage of an ordinance establishing time, place, and manner restrictions for temporary signs on private property, the approval of towing operator applications for 2026, and the authorization of a mediation agreement concerning affordable housing obligations. The council also processed payments for outstanding bills and reviewed a wide range of business renewal applications, alongside monthly reports from municipal departments.

The meeting commenced with the flag salute and roll call, followed by the Chairman's announcement regarding the Open Public Meetings Act. Key agenda items included the swearing in of new members, Anthony Ambrogio, Cliff Cook, and Mauro Camporeale. The board proceeded with several key appointments: Rocco Compitello as chairman, James Maniscalco as vice chairman, Anthony Cialone as Board attorney, Anthony Kurus as Board engineer, Gary Paparozzi as Board planner, and Jayne Kapner as Board secretary. The board also designated official newspapers, selecting Our Town as the primary and The Record as the secondary. Finally, the schedule for the 2026 regular meetings was set, with a specific mention of the February 18th meeting date.

The agenda for the Work Session included updates from the Mayor regarding drainage issues in Fair Lawn and an Engineer's Report covering various proposals. Discussion items encompassed amendments to an ordinance based on a letter from Tony Ambrogio, an update on new state law concerning the publication of legal advertisements, a proposal from Colliers, and fee amendment ordinances. New business focused on two ordinances: one amending the affordable housing set-aside for several overlay zones, and another establishing three new affordable housing overlay zones and modifying the zoning map accordingly. The Public Meeting agenda included the first reading of Ordinance #1795-26 concerning handicapped parking. Routine items approved under a consent motion included several resolutions (tax appeal refund, credit authorization, grant agreement signing, contract execution, grant application submission, and budget appropriation transfer) and numerous renewals/new applications for Public Place, Auto Repair, Raffle, Livery, Massage/Physical Therapy, and Ice Cream Vendor licenses/permits. Monthly reports for December 2025 were listed, except for the October 2025 Cannabis Revenue Report and the November 2025 Engineer's Monthly Report. The Public Meeting also listed minutes from the December 18, 2025 and December 29, 2025 Council Meetings for approval.

The meeting addressed the approval of correspondence and the payment of vouchers, contingent upon fund availability. The board opened and subsequently closed the meeting to the public with no public participation recorded. A key discussion point involved rescheduling the next board session: due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday in January (the usual meeting date), the Reorganization Meeting and the subsequent Regular Meeting were rescheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026.