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- Bergen County
- 4/10/24
- 04/12/2024
- 56 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Rochelle Park Town Council tackled several community concerns, including the formation of a shade tree commission, the denial of a grant for the Green Street project, the establishment of a shared service agreement with Hackensack University Medical Center for EMS services, and infrastructure updates. The meeting opened with the approval of the agenda and moved into a closed session to discuss negotiations and potential settlements. Subsequently, the council delved into discussions regarding the community’s emergency medical services, green initiatives, and infrastructure projects.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 2/28/24
- 02/29/2024
- 195 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent Rochelle Park Town Council meeting, one notable issue discussed was a debate over a new development project, specifically regarding financial agreements and the potential of a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) program. The development project in question involves the Roell AB Bank Diner property. A representative from Dakota’s Law Firm explained the resolution reaffirmed the property’s designation as an area in need of redevelopment and designated Ro and R LLC as the developer. The possibility of the property being used for a municipal building was mentioned, but the current proposal does not include this option.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/24/24
- 01/26/2024
- 116 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Rochelle Park Town Council meeting, the council delved into a variety of issues, including major infrastructure projects, environmental initiatives, and community concerns. The council’s discussions centered around the progress of the pump station with FEMA’s review rounds, shared services agreements for the railroad shell project, and updates on the Pleasant Avenue project. Engineer Bruce Rockwell’s explanations of the complete streets and green streets programs stood out, detailing the benefits and highlighting the importance of incorporating these initiatives into the town’s master plan. Meanwhile, Commissioner LiBassi and Mayor Jen Appice raised concerns over stormwater management and traffic impacts from Phase One development of the Garden State Plaza. The council also considered the implications of Green Street elements on stormwater management and scrutinized traffic reports’ discrepancies related to the plaza’s expansion.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/3/24
- 01/04/2024
- 98 Minutes
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Overview: The Rochelle Park Town Council recently convened to address a series of issues impacting the local community, with discussions largely centered on enhancing transparency, refining the meeting structure, and streamlining the appointment process for various municipal positions. High on the agenda were debates over the selection of professionals for government positions, the introduction of live streaming for council meetings, and the establishment of a more transparent appointment process for committee members.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 12/13/23
- 47 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Rochelle Park Town Council meeting was dominated by concerns over the Pump Station’s capacity to accommodate new units from a soon-to-be-occupied nearby building. The discussion centered on the potential impact of the new building on the Pump Station’s capacity and the timeline for the construction project. It included concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving engineering firm Boswell, and rent control in the town. The meeting began with a farewell to Mayor Linda Boniface and concluded with a closed session to discuss personnel and negotiations.
