June 3, 2026 Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

- Mr. Alper commented that removing the political exemption could potentially create First Amendment issues. © Political gatherings such as candidate meet-and-greets held at private homes likely require greater constitutional protection. o Since Legal had already reviewed the ordinance, he was generally comfortable with the language. - Mr. Klein asked whether a party with 50 people at his home would violate the ordinance, whether advertising alone defines a pop-up party, and whether collecting money is what distinguishes it. Council President Scarpa confirmed yes. © Council President Scarpa added: u The ordinance is intended to address parties advertised on social media where money is collected u_ Residents are free to invite friends to private gatherings m The ordinance is not intended to prohibit ordinary private parties o Mr. Klein pointed out: m Existing noise ordinances already regulate nuisance parties m He remained unclear on how many people or what specific conduct triggers the ordinance m He questioned whether texting numerous friends could qualify as advertising © Scarpa answered that simply inviting friends is not the issue; charging admission and advertising events are key concerns. - Mayor McCartney, questioned how officials would determine whether an organization , truly qualifies as charitable. Council president Scarpa responded that the ordinance should defer to the township attorney, Mr. Semeraro. - Mr. Noborine raised several questions © Who determines whether a gathering qualifies as a pop-up party? © Would patrol officers have to make that determination while responding? © What is the threshold for distinguishing an illegal pop-up party from a lawful gathering or political event? © What standards should officers use before imposing penalties that could include 90 days in jail? © Council president Scarpa answered that enforcement would depend primarily on: m Advertising = Money being collected m Existing enforcement officials responsible for nuisance issues o Dr. Bagoff noted that the ordinance lists multiple enforcement agencies, including: = Police Department a Health Department a Zoning officials m Fire Department o Mr. Noborine reiterated that officers still need clearer standards to determine violations in real time o Chairman Bagoff agreed these questions could be sent back to the Council for clarification - Ms. Kapferer

e reiterated that officers still need clearer standards to determine violations in real time o Chairman Bagoff agreed these questions could be sent back to the Council for clarification - Ms. Kapferer questioned: © What distinguishes this ordinance from an ordinary nuisance-party ordinance o Whether the only meaningful difference is the collection of money