HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-03-28 Special Meeting Minutes Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council
March 28, 2023
A Special meeting of the Mayor and Council was held on March 28, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the
Municipal Building.
Meeting Called to Order
Roll Call
The following Council Members and Professional Staff responded to the roll call Councilmember
Ansh, Council President Bonagura (via teleconferencing), Councilmember Cardenas,
Councilmember Kelly, Councilmember Lambrix, Councilmember Sheppard, Borough
Administrator Hart, Borough Attorney Smith and Borough Clerk Rulli. Mayor Kahwaty arrived
at 7:15 p.m.
Sunshine Law Statement:
The Borough Clerk read the Sunshine Law Statement.
Flat Salute
Moment of Silent Appreciation to Our Veterans
Time for Public Comment
Motion to open the time for public comment was made by Councilmember Kelly,
seconded by Councilmember Ansh. On voice vote, all in favor.
Ari Donio, 501 Kings Pointe Trail, stated in regard to tomorrow's meeting there is no rush to vote
and asked that the Mayor and Council negotiate. He questioned if a warehouse will affect our
obligation for Affordable Housing and spoke about the impact on Police, Ambulance, and Fire
services. He stated he feels the traffic study is a farce, and raised concerns about noise, air, and
light pollution. He stated if Hekemian wants to sue, let him sue.
Jim Vinci, 972 Lily Pond Lane, stated the settlement terms that the Borough has presented is better
than the multifamily deal and he would be in favor of this deal He stated he will not pursue a
course of litigation that he has been considering with a group of other residents. He stated a need
to look at the whole town and a straw poll indicates this will get better reception than the last
meeting. Mr. Vinci commented on the Hekemian presentation and expressed his support of this
transaction.
Motion to close the time for public comment was made by Councilmember Kelly, seconded by
Council President Bonagura. On voice vote, all in favor.
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March 28, 2023 Minutes
Resolution For Closed Session
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Franklin Lakes, County of
Bergen and State of New Jersey that a Closed Meeting be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 which
begins at 7:00 PM, in the Conference Room at the Municipal Building to discuss the following:
• Anticipated Litigation—Proposed Cigna Development
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the discussion conducted in closed session shall be disclosed
to the public once the matter involving the confidentiality of the above no longer requires that
confidentiality, then the minutes can be made public.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the public be excluded from this meeting.
Motion to go into Closed Session was made at 7:16 PM by Council President Bonagura, seconded
by Councilmember Kelly. On voice vote, all in favor.
The Mayor and Council returned to open session at 8:27 PM.
Adiournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 8:28 PM by Councilmember Kelly, seconded by
Councilmember Lambrix. On voice vote, all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
ai M. Rulli, Borough Clerk