The Closter Improvement Commission is an advisory body to the Mayor and Borough Council and the Planning Board. Its primary mission is to foster a sense of community by supporting and/or introducing Borough-wide improvement initiatives, supporting civic and cultural activities and facilitating aesthetic improvements specifically, but not limited to, the historic Downtown Renaissance Zone (see §
29-11 of this chapter).
At the annual reorganization meeting to be held
each January, the Commission members shall elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson
and a Secretary, each to serve for a period of one year.
At all meetings of the Commission, a quorum
for conducting business shall consist of six members, including alternate
members. In the event that less than six members attend a meeting,
no official business may be conducted. At all meetings where a quorum
is present, Commission business shall be considered approved upon
the affirmative vote of the majority of members present.
The Closter Improvement Commission shall be
responsible for making recommendations to the Mayor and Borough Council
based on the results of the work carried out by the Commission. These
recommendations shall include, but not be limited to the following:
A. Help foster the development of a Chamber of Commerce,
facilitating a positive working alliance among business owners, local
government and citizens of the Borough.
B. Aid in improving the environment of the Borough's
business districts.
C. Assist in the protection of the historical quality of the Downtown Renaissance Zone, including but not limited to the making of recommendations for approval of permanent signs. The Downtown Renaissance Zone is defined to include all properties listed by block and lot in §
29-11 of this chapter.
D. Foster a sense of community through public activities
and engagement with other civic groups.
The Commission shall have the right to employ
professional consultants when necessary, provided the costs are within
their budgetary constraints.
The Commission shall meet monthly, with special
meetings scheduled as needed and with notice provided to the public
as required by the Open Public Meetings Act. All meetings shall be
open to the public unless there is basis for closing the meeting to
the public as authorized by N.J.S.A.A 10:4-12 of the Open Public Meetings
Act. If so closed, the Commission shall adhere to the procedural rules
of the Open Public Meetings Act.
The Commission may form subcommittees representing
the constituencies of its membership. However, all actions shall be
taken by the Commission as a whole, with the advice and consent of
the Mayor and Borough Council when required.
The commission may raise funds to advance and
promote its purposes with the consent of the Mayor and Borough Council
according to state regulation.
The Downtown Renaissance Zone consists of the
following properties as shown on the Tax Map of the Borough of Closter:
Block 1301
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Lots 7 through 13 inclusive
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Block 1302
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Lot 1
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Lots 12 through 21 inclusive
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Lots 23 through 32 inclusive
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Block 1303
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Lot 1
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Block 1305
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Lot 1
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Lots 3, 4.01, 5, 6 and 7.01
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Block 1309
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Lot 1
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Lots 3 through 8 inclusive
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Block 1311
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Lot 11
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Block 1312
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Lots 7 through 21 inclusive
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Block 1313
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Lots 1 through 5 inclusive
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Block 1314
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Lots 1 through 4 inclusive
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Block 1315
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Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6
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Block 1701
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Lots 1 and 2
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