MINUTES - October 12, 2022
MONROE TOWNSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022 @ 6:30PM
The Township of Monroe Affordable Housing Board met in the Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, for a meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen with a Salute to the Flag.
Chairwoman Miriam Cohen requested the Board Attorney to read the following SUNSHINE LAW:
In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, it is hereby announced and shall be entered into the Minutes of this meeting that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the following:
- Posted on the Bulletin Board of the Office of the Township Clerk;
- Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex;
- Printed in the Home News Tribune on December 30, 2021; and
- Posted on the Monroe Township website
UPON ROLL CALL by the Board Secretary, Alicia Gonzalez, the following members of the Board were present: Chairwoman Miriam Cohen, Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, Board Members Hemant Patel and Richard Lans, Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi and Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback
ALSO PRESENT: Board Attorney Jerome J. Convery, Board Planner Robert Russo, and Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz and Affordable Housing Coor./Municipal Housing Liaison Tanya Pannucci.
ABSENT: Board Member Kenneth Hilyard, Board Planner Malvika Apte
Chairwoman Miriam Cohen confirmed that there is a five (5) minute standing rule that applies for the public portion of the meeting.
(0) Members of the Public were in attendance at the time of conveyance.
Approval of Minutes: MTAHB Meeting – July 13, 2022
UPON MOTION made by Board Member Hemant Patel and seconded by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, the MINUTES of the July 13, 2022 Monroe Township Affordable Housing Board Meeting were approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Aye
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
Reports:
Board Attorney’s Report, Jerome J. Convery, Esq.
- RESOLUTION – ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CONSULTING ENGINEER IN REGARD TO VETERANS HOUSING PROJECT (Prof. Svc – Not to Exceed $5,000)
Board Attorney Jerome J. Convery explained that the Planning Board gave a courtesy review of the Veteran’s Housing Project at their meeting scheduled for July 28th; at the meeting Conifer Realty, LLC gave a presentation of their plan which includes 80 affordable units for veterans.
UPON MOTION made by Board Member Richard Lans and seconded by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, the Resolution approving additional funds for Consulting Engineer in regard to the Veteran’s housing Project was approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Aye
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
- RESOLUTION – ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR PLANNING CONSULTANT IN REGARD TO VETERANS HOUSING PROJECT (Prof. Svc – Not to Exceed $5,000)
Board Attorney Jerome J. Convery explained that the Planning Board gave a courtesy review of the Veteran’s Housing Project at their meeting scheduled for July 28th; at the meeting Conifer Realty, LLC gave a presentation of their plan which includes 80 affordable units for veterans.
UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi, the Resolution approving additional funds for Planning Consultant in regard to the Veteran’s housing Project was approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Aye
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
- RESOLUTION – RECOMMENDING THE RELEASE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING LIEN MT-312-12
Board Attorney Jerome J. Convery explained that homeowner had recently passed away with 10 months remaining on the Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Agreement. The family of the deceased want to sell the home at market-rate value and pay back 50% of the contracted amount.
UPON MOTION made by Board Member Richard Lans and seconded by Board Member Hemant Patel, the Resolution approving additional funds for Planning Consultant in regard to the Veteran’s housing Project was approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Aye
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
Board Planner’s Report, Robert Russo, PP
Board Planner, Robert Russo, had nothing to report. Chairwoman Miriam Cohen inquired about the Affordable Housing report update to which the Board Planner stated would check with the Administrator.
Board Engineer’s Report, Mark Rasimowicz, Centerstate Engineering
- RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-377-22
Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated they received two quotes and advised to award to the 2nd lowest bidder, Bogue Custom Builders, at $34,872.00. With the reason to ensure that the work was done in a timely manner since there are only two contractors submitting bids as well as increased time in acquiring supplies.
UPON MOTION made by Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi and seconded by Board Member Hemant Patel, the Resolution authorizing Award of Rehabilitation Contract for MT-377-22 was approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Aye
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
- RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-378-22
Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated they received two quotes and advised to award to the lowest bidder at $38,460.00 to Icon Industries.
UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Hemant Patel, the Resolution authorizing Award of Rehabilitation Contract for MT-378-22 was approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Aye
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
New Business: Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated there were two rehabilitation projects that are getting ready to close out from the homes within Rossmoor that were affected by Hurricane Henri.
Old Business: Affordable Housing Coor./Municipal Housing Liaison Tanya Pannucci advised the board that the Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Flyer has been updated but wants to discuss more with Administration before having an in-person presentation. Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz agreed to wait until at least Spring 2023 to hold any in-person presentation and to consider holding it a PRC other than Clearbrook since the Board already did a presentation there in 2019. Board Chairwoman Miriam Cohen suggested to present at one of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee meetings since a member of each PRC (Planned Retirement Community) is present and can relay the information provided to each of their communities.
Board Member Hemant Patel stated that at the most recent Board of Education meeting it was insinuated that Affordable Housing is the reason for the increased enrolled students/over population of the schools. Board Chairwoman Miriam Cohen stated that the Affordable Housing Board does not comment on Board of Education matters. Affordable Housing Coordinator Tanya Pannucci stated that if anyone wanted to view the Affordable Housing Fair Share Housing Plan and all other Affordable Housing related documents they are all on the Township website or can be accessed by calling the Affordable Housing office. Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated that the required Affordable Housing units were determined by the Superior Court and the Master Plan does not and can not change the amount required.
Public Comment: At this time (0) Members of the public were in attendance.
UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Hemant Patel the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Aye
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
Alicia Gonzalez
Board Secretary
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023