Town of West New York

The meeting includes an administrative matter regarding an amending approval for Union Star, LLC and an authorization for an executive session. Memorializing resolutions were reviewed for An-Mar Realty, LLC. Old business addressed a site plan application for a parking lot construction by John Gouvouniotis, LLC. New business covered site plan applications for legalizing an apartment by Bergenline Equities, LLC, the construction of a multifamily building by Johnny Restrepo, and the conversion of a medical office to a day care center by Harmony Bridge, LLC.

The Board of Commissioners addressed several administrative and financial items, including the ratification of a proclamation, authorization of change orders for park improvements, and the approval of cooperative purchasing agreements. The meeting also involved designating a reserved parking space, settling a workers' compensation claim, extending contracts for lifeguard and elevator inspection services, and amending a zoning board attorney contract. Additionally, the Board authorized tax lien redemption and tax overpayment refunds, and introduced two ordinances related to rent increase caps and the regulation of lithium-ion batteries.

The Planning Board addressed an application for a minor subdivision concerning a vacant lot located at 6308 Jackson Street. The Board determined the completeness of the application, and a future hearing date was established for this project.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved several resolutions, including payments for workers' compensation and general liability claims, a tax lien redemption refund, and tax overpayment refunds. The Board also approved contract amendments for municipal court interpreting services and engineer of record services, as well as an amendment to a contract for armored car transportation. New contracts were awarded for landscape maintenance services, compostable waste collection, and emergency supplemental snow removal services for the 2026-2027 season. Additionally, the Board authorized a renewal of risk management services for health, property, and casualty insurance, settled a workers' compensation claim, and approved a contract for playground surface materials at various town locations. An ordinance was adopted providing a supplemental appropriation for the construction of a parking garage.

The board addressed administrative matters including a request for a site plan amendment. The agenda included the review for acceptance and completeness of several site plan applications: a new three-family residential building at 6007 Polk Street, a 27-unit multifamily building at 6500 Dewey Avenue, and the legalization of an apartment at 6006 Bergenline Avenue. Additionally, the board scheduled a hearing for a new mixed-use building site plan at 5220 Bergenline Avenue.