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MINUTES - September 2, 2025

MONROE TOWNSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD MEETING

MINUTES – SPECIAL MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 @ 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 6:30 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:

  1. Posted on the Bulletin Board of the Office of the Township Clerk;
  2. Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex;
  3. Printed in the Home News Tribune on August 29, 2025; and
  4. Posted on the Monroe Township website

UPON ROLL CALL the following members of the Board were present: Chairwoman Miriam Cohen, Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, Board Members Hemant Patel, Andrea Pellezzi, Alternate I Member Arnold Riback and Alternate II Member Milind Desai. 

ALSO PRESENT: Board Attorney Kelly Carey, Esq., Board Planner Trevor Taylor & Affordable Housing Coordinator Tanya Pannucci.

ABSENT: Affordable Housing Secretary Jeffrey Mogila & Board Member Richard Lans.

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.

Board Attorney Kelly Carey, Esq. advised that going forward the Board will hold any Special/Emergency meetings in person or via zoom, as permitted, to remain in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

 

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Andre Pelezzi, the RESOLUTION – RELEASE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING REHAB LIEN FOR MT-350-20 (100% Repayment due back to Twp. in the amount of $20,970.00) was approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                        Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                            Aye

                        Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                        Board Member, Hemant Patel                                Aye

                        Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi                               Aye

                        Alternate I Board Member, Arnold Riback             Aye

 

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Hemant Patel and seconded by Board Member Andrea Pelezzi, the RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-383-25 (Award of Contract to Icon Industries, LLC in the amount of $53,820.00) was approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                        Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                            Aye

                        Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                        Board Member, Hemant Patel                                Aye

                        Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi                               Aye

                        Alternate I Board Member, Arnold Riback             Aye

 

Public Comment (5-minute time limit unless further time is granted by the Chair): None.

 

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Hemant Patel and seconded by Alternate I Board Member Arnold Riback the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                        Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                            Aye

                        Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                        Board Member, Hemant Patel                              Aye

                        Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi                              Aye

                        Alternate I Board Member, Arnold Riback              Aye

                       

Tanya Pannucci

Affordable Housing Coordinator