1 Township of Bloomfield Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Meeting Held Remotely Via Zoom Meeting commenced at approximately 7:00 PM I. Call to Order: A. Reading of the Open Public Meetings Act. B. Roll Call: In attendance via Zoom were Chairman Peter Syak, Vice Chairman Joe Barry, Commissioners Hector Villagran, Stef LeoGrande, Robin Jones, Pamela Johnson, and Jasmine Metellus. Commissioner Karin Robinson was absent. Also in attendance via Zoom: Councilwoman Rosalee Gonzalez, Commission Liaison William C. Sullivan, Jr., Esq., Commission Attorney Anyela Lopez, Commission Secretary Applicant (listed below) II. Application: A. Application from Dragun 27, LLC regarding 395 Franklin Street, to replace a sign on the commercial building. The Commission heard testimony from the property owner and applicant, Jong Nee. Ms. Nee was sworn in and testified she is the property owner. Ms. Nee testified she proposes to replace an existing freestanding sign in poor condition. Ms. Nee also testified that the new sign will have the same dimensions as the existing sign. The panels will be brown with white trim, to blend with the color of the structure and the main part of the sign will identify her law firm. In addition, the sign will have two or three panels hanging from the main part of the sign and will identify other tenants in the building. Lastly, Ms. Nee testified that the sign will not be lit and planting will be added around the bases of the wooden sign posts. The Commission found that the proposed sign will appropriately and attractively identify the businesses located or to be located in the building without compromising the historic character of the property of the District. Therefore, the Commission concluded that the application can be approved without causing a negative impact on the District. A motion was made by Commissioner Villagran and seconded by Commissioner Barry, and all other members voted in favor. III. Committee Reports: A. Historic Survey – Commission Secretary to circulate survey conducted by Richard Grubb & Associates with new members. Commissioners will discuss property selection at next meeting. Item will be deferred to next meeting.� 2 B. Annual Notice to Property Owners – Commissioners Syak and LeoGrande reviewed the letter. They concluded that minor changes will be made and they will share the changes with the Commission at the next meeting. Item will be deferred to next meeting. IV. Resolutions: No resolutions to present. V. Approval of Minutes: Approval of minutes from January 20, 2026 meeting. Vice Chairman Barry made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner LeoGrande seconded the motion, and all other Commissioners were in favor. VI. Public Comment: No one from the public in attendance. VII. Adjournment: There being no further business, Commissioner LeoGrande made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, and all present unanimously approved at approximately 7:39 PM.�