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MHD
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 3337
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 1:34 pm: | 
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I saw this on the Village website and thought I would cross post it here. I commend the Village for PUBLICIZING this vacancy (there was even a blurb in the News Record) and I sincerely hope that all candidates are considered and this does not become more political patronage appointments.
Redevelopment Committee Seeking Members
The Township of South Orange Village is forming a Redvelopment Committee to advise the Board of Trustees on matters pertaining to future development of the Village's downtown. The committee will be comprised of representatives from Village government and the community, including South Orange residents, commercial property owners and business owners. Members will be selected from applicants who express serious interest in volunteering, and who are able to devote the time to serve on the committee. Applicants who have demonstrated experience in urban planning, architecture, economic development, real estate finance, real estate law and real estate development are of particular interest to the Village.
All applicants must submit a current resume, including education and employment experience. Also required is a cover letter describing their interest in serving, other community involvement, and any situation which might constitute a potential conflict of interest. Cover letters and resumes must be sent directly to Marjorie O. Smith, Village Clerk, no later than Friday, March 24, 2006 via one or more of the following.
--e-mail to msmith@southorange.org, with "Redevelopment Committee Application" in the subject line
--mail to Village Hall, 101 South Orange Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079
--fax to 973-761-4357 |
jayjay
Citizen
Username: Jayjayp
Post Number: 385
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 2:46 pm: |
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Is this a new committee? I didn't know there was a redevelopment committee. What has their mission and role been to date, and who currently sits on it? Maybe Mr. Rosner can enlighten me. |
mrosner
Citizen
Username: Mrosner
Post Number: 2548
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 3:42 pm: |
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It is a new committee that is a result of the DMC discussions. Some names were submitted by the DMC task force committee but the BOT decided it makes sense to reach out to as many potential volunteers as possible. I know it would be very helpful if we could find people with expertise in some obvious areas. If we need to hire professionals, then this group could help with the selection process. The committee would also help when looking at proposals from developers (like the one from Millennium).
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JoRo
Citizen
Username: Autojoe51
Post Number: 60
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 7:02 pm: |
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Between the fully-attended neighborhood-government meeting and this announcement, the BOT is rocking. Nice to see this type of progress. Let's keep it up. Please! |
jayjay
Citizen
Username: Jayjayp
Post Number: 392
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 11:11 am: |
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Can we know:
1. How many people in total will be on this committee?
2. Who specifically from Village government will be on it?
3. Who will chair it?
4. Who will decide what it is empowered to deliberate on? (The total downtown "vision", individual development agreements, granting of PILOTS, requests for proposals, etc?)
5. What will its power be (only advisor to the BOT or more than that, and if so, what?)
6. Will its deliberations be public?
7. How will decisions be made? |
Howard Levison
Citizen
Username: Levisonh
Post Number: 429
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 11:36 am: |
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As an aside, has anyone who submitted their resumes for the Parking Authority received any feedback? |
mrosner
Citizen
Username: Mrosner
Post Number: 2556
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 12:54 pm: |
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Howie: No feedback yet - BOT has not met since the vote on Ms. Theroux was tabled.
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Maryann
Citizen
Username: Maryann
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 1:37 pm: |
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re: Membership credentials for the Redevelopment Committee seem rather exclusive.
Question: Will South Orange homeowners who aren't professional urban planners, architects, developers, etc. be allowed to serve on the Redevelopment Committee? |
mrosner
Citizen
Username: Mrosner
Post Number: 2557
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 2:11 pm: |
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Maryann: yes.
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jayjay
Citizen
Username: Jayjayp
Post Number: 397
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 2:20 pm: |
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Mr Rosner or De Varis-
Can either or both of you respond to my questions posted above in this thread?
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cmontyburns
Citizen
Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 1745
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 2:44 pm: |
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JayJay: Why don't you try calling the village hall and asking? |
red_alert
Citizen
Username: Red_alert
Post Number: 220
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 2:48 pm: |
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They are busy with a snow job. |
Maryann
Citizen
Username: Maryann
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 5:06 pm: |
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re: The Redevelopment Committee will be advising the Trustees on the future development of the "village's downtown".
Question: Is Irvington Avenue's business district part of the "village's downtown"?
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mrosner
Citizen
Username: Mrosner
Post Number: 2558
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 9:33 pm: |
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Maryann: It has not been determined if Irvington Ave will be considered part of business district.
Jayjay: I do not have the final document in front of me, so did not want to answer only from memory. Since you are pushing for one, here is my recollection:
8 members - two of which are from government. One trustee and the village administrator.
The committee will choose who will be the chair. It is to be an advisory board and they should have input in the planning as well as overall plans. The committee will be able to advise on PILOT's, RFP's, etc.
I would hope most of the deliberations are in public, but if any legal issues are discussed or details of any negotiations, those would be in closed sessions. I would also guess members will have to sign confidentiality agreements.
There are still some details to work out and hope they will be done before volunteers are appointed to this committee.
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joel dranove
Citizen
Username: Jdranove
Post Number: 48
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 10:25 am: |
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Legal issues should be discussed in public.
Why hide the process?
Let the sun shine in.
jd |
mrosner
Citizen
Username: Mrosner
Post Number: 2559
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 10:41 am: |
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Joel: Their attorney will advise them on when or when they can't go into closed session.
However, it might turn out that every legal matter is discussed in open session.
Let's get the committee formed and then move forward to make sure they can help with the redevelopment.
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Dave
Supporter
Username: Dave
Post Number: 8611
Registered: 4-1997
| | Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 10:44 am: |
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Shouldn't this committee have been formed in, oh, say 1997?
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Dave
Supporter
Username: Dave
Post Number: 8612
Registered: 4-1997
| | Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 10:50 am: |
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Wait, I forgot. Calabrese doesn't want public input. Nevermind. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1788
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 10:52 am: |
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I'd be willing to bet this committee will be officially formed maybe a week or so after the final vote on Millennium ;-)
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