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Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fort Lee Meeting

March 5, 2026 · Fort Lee, NJ
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-05 (PDF)
Retrieved April 25, 2026 from www.fortleenj.org ↗
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Attendees

Mayor Sokolich (Mayor)
Council Member Sohmer (Council Member)
Council Member Yoon (Council Member)
Council Member Suh (Council Member)
Council Member Drumgoole (Council Member)
Council Member Kasofsky (Council Member)
Council Member Cervieri (Council Member)
Alfred Restaino (Borough Administrator)
Evelyn Rosario (Municipal Clerk)
Nadine Drumgoole (Deputy Municipal Clerk)
Brian Chewcaskie (Borough Attorney)
✓ Present: 11/11

Agenda Items

#1

Name Change GW Leaf Dispensary, LLC

GW Leaf Dispensary, LLC has received authorization from the State of New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission authorizing a name change.

#2

NJDOT Route 9W Bridge Replacement Project

A zoom meeting was held on February 4, 2026, between the NJDOT and representatives of the Borough of Fort Lee concerning the Rt 9W, Bridge over Rt 95, 1 & 9, 46, and 4 project.

#3

Tax Appeal Refund: 820 Kingsland Lane

A resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to issue a refund regarding an overpayment of 2024 taxes will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

#4

2026 Designation of Depositories

A resolution authorizing the designation of depositories for the year 2026, to add Alma Bank, will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

#5

2026 Cash Management Plan

A resolution authorizing the 2026 cash management plan, to add Alma Bank, will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

#6

Authorizing Budget Transfers

A resolution authorizing budget transfers in the amount of $232,500.00 will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

#7

Authorizing a Refund for Overpayment of Property Taxes, 2165 Jones Rd

A resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund overpayments will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

#8

Granting a Disabled Veteran’s Property Tax Exemption: 17 Cumbermeade Rd, # 102 and 2329 Hudson Terrace, #A4

Resolution’s authorizing the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector to grant disabled veteran’s property tax exemptions and refunds to Danny Benitez and Maksym Gunko, will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

#9

Submission of Sustainable Grant Program Application for Bike Racks and Shelters in Parks, $20.000.00

A resolution authorizing the submission of a sustainable Jersey grant application funded by PSE&G will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

#10

New Jersey Transit Proposed Route 158 Bus Route

Mediterranean Towers West Management is seeking to relocate the bus stop on North Avenue due to the ongoing building construction. It was the consensus of the Governing Body Members to not indorse this request.

#11

MOU with Fort Lee Police Department and the United Capitol Police

A resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding with the United States Capitol Police will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

#12

Shared Services: Edgewater Radio Communications

A resolution authorizing execution of a shared services agreement with the Borough of Edgewater for the use of Fort Lee's radio communications personnel for the installation and maintenance of radio communication equipment in Edgewater’s emergency services vehicles, will be placed on the March 19th agenda

#13

2026 Easter Eggstravaganza Event

A resolution approving request to permit the 6th annual easter egg hunt on March 28th at Constitution Park will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

#14

2026 BDA Events

A resolution approving request from the Business District Alliance to hold a series of events in the Borough will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

#15

Hellenic Civic Club usage of the Sr. Center for its 2026 Greek Independence Day Celebration on March 22, 2026

A resolution approving request from the Hellenic Civic Club to host its 2026 Greek Independence Day Celebration will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

#16

Fort Lee High School PRISM Club June 6, 2026, Usage of the Recreation Center

A resolution approving request from the PRISM Club will be placed on the March 19th agenda.

Public Comments

1 speaker
Mr. George Porto · Topic: Rent Leveling Law

Mr. George Porto, former Rent Leveling Board Member, addressed the Governing Body members regarding the rent leveling law and a request for vacancy de-control.