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BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
SINE DIE MEETING - January 7, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
This meeting is called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Law. This Meeting was included in a list of meeting notices sent to the Bergen Record and advertised in said newspaper in January, posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building, and has remained continuously posted as the required notices under the Statue. In addition, a copy of this notice is and has been available to the public and is on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
In accordance with the New Jersey State Fire & Safety Code I call your attention to the lighted exit signs. In the event the alarm sounds, move in an orderly manner toward the exit nearest you and leave the building.
Council Member Knapp – present
Council Member O’Hagan – present
Council Member Pazan – present
Council Member Arnao – present
Council Member Orseck – present
Council Member Surrago - present
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS / FLAG SALUTE
Council member Knapp led the Council in the flag salute.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF 2008
Resolution No. #1A
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
For the past twenty years, the Glen Rock Arboretum has flourished under the guidance and oversight of one individual. The Arboretum has become the location for a collection of unusual native trees and shrubs and tended with educated care. Consequently, it is right and timely that proper recognition of that individual be made.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the name of the Glen Rock Arboretum be clarified to be the Thielke Arboretum of Glen Rock and be so designated, henceforth.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
4. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor van Keuren expressed high accolades to Council member Knapp for her 25 years of service, the enormous amount of time devoted to the Borough and her leadership. The Mayor could not express emphatically enough his appreciation for all she has given.
Each Council member expressed high regard, appreciation and gratitude for Carol.
Lenora Benjamin expressed gratitude on behalf of the borough staff for the support Carol has always given the employees.
Senator John Girgenti also thanked Carol for her outstanding 25 year career to the Borough of Glen Rock. Senator Girgenti read a proclamation honoring Carol.
In turn, Carol thanked everyone within the Borough from employees, volunteers, elected officials and residents who have given her their comments, concerns and ideas over the years.
Motion to adjourn by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member O’Hagan
All were in favor
RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING - Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:45 p.m.
There will be a Re-Organization Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at 7:45 p.m. in the Auditorium of Central School.
Agenda: (May be subject to change)
1. CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL
This meeting is called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Law. This Meeting was included in a list of meeting notices sent to the Bergen Record and advertised in said newspaper in January, posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building, and has remained continuously posted as the required notices under the Statue. In addition, a copy of this notice is and has been available to the public and is on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
In accordance with the New Jersey State Fire & Safety Code I call your attention to the lighted exit signs. In the event the alarm sounds, move in an orderly manner toward the exit nearest you and leave the building.
Council Member Knapp – present
Council Member O’Hagan – present
Council Member Pazan – present
Council Member Arnao – present
Council Member Orseck – present
Council Member Surrago - present
2. FLAG SALUTE/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Orseck led the Council and audience in the flag salute.
3. INVOCATION: Rabbi Neil Tow
4. BOROUGH CLERK TO READ REPORT OF ELECTION
Borough Clerk Jackie Scalia read the results of the November 2008 General Election.
Mayor van Keuren swore in Art Pazan to the office of Council. Newly elected Council member Pam Biggs was absent and will be sworn in at a later date.
5. ROLL CALL OF THE 2009 BOROUGH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member O’Hagan - present
Council Member Pazan - present
Council Member Arnao - present
Council Member Orseck – present
Council Member Surrago - present
Council Member Biggs - absent
6. INTRODUCTION: OFFICERS AMBULANCE CORP
Council member Surrago (and Ambulance Corps member) introduced the Volunteer Ambulance Corps members and recognized those who were present.
Mayor van Keuren introduced members of the Auxiliary Police and Volunteer Fire Department who were present.
7. COMMENTS - MAYOR JOHN VAN KEUREN
Mayor van Keuren and Georgene Betterbed recognized our longtime residents who are featured in the 2009 calendar.
Council member Orseck read the following proclamation honoring the twenty years of dedication by Carol Thielke. The Arboretum will be renamed the Thielke Arboretum of Glen Rock.
CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATION TO HONOR
CAROL THIELKE
WHEREAS, the Glen Rock Arboretum on Doremus Avenue is, and has been for over fifty years, a place of tranquility and unusual beauty, and
WHEREAS, over that time the Arboretum has been given extraordinary attention and informed development by dedicated volunteers, and
WHEREAS, for the past twenty years, the Arboretum has flourished under the guidance and oversight of one very knowledgeable individual and has become the location for a collection of unusual native trees and shrubs and been tended with educated care, and
WHEREAS that individual deserves honor and appreciative recognition by a grateful community,
THEREFORE, in order to forever associate her name with the location that she has preserved so well and faithfully,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the name of the Glen Rock Arboretum be clarified to be the Thielke Arboretum of Glen Rock and be so designated, henceforth.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Borough Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council member(s) so request it, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. The one motion signifies and adoption of all resolutions, receive and file letters, correspondence, reports and approval of applications and minutes.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Robert Rules & By Laws
Council Resolution # 1-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the By-Laws revised in 1970, as amended by Ordinance # 965 and Ordinance #1164 be adopted for 2009, and that Robert's Rules of order will govern the meetings; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the regular meetings of the Mayor and Council be held at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, with the Executive Sessions at 7:30 p.m. preceding these public meetings. The Executive Session (work sessions) will be held on the Monday prior to the second and fourth Wednesday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Sessions of July 13th and the Public Meeting of July 15th, Executive Session August 10th and Public Meeting August 12th, and the Executive Session of December 23rd, 2009 and the Public Meeting of December 25th, 2009 will be canceled.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Session of May 25th (Memorial Day) will be Wednesday, May 20th, and the Executive Session of September 28th, (Yom Kippur) will be combined with on Wednesday, September 23rd, and the Executive Meeting of November 9th will be combination meeting Executive and Public Meeting. The last public meeting in December is Tuesday, December 29, 2009.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
2. Resolution Appointing Council Member to 2009 Council Organization Divisions
Resolution No 2-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council: As provided in the Code of the Borough of Glen Rock, with your advice and consent, I hereby appoint the following Council Members to the indicated division of the Council Organization for 2009.
Division of Public Safety
Council Member: O’Hagan, Orseck, Arnao
Division of Building Development & Public Property
Council Member: Arnao, O’Hagan, Pazan
Division of Public Works & Solid Waste
Council Member: Surrago, Biggs, O’Hagan
Division of Revenue & Finance
Council Member: Pazan, Arnao, Surrago
Division of Parks, Public Grounds & Recreation
Council Member: Orseck, Pazan, Biggs
Division of Licenses & Franchises
Council Member: Biggs, Surrago, Orseck
Division of Community Affairs
Council Member: Orseck, O’Hagan,
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs – absent
3. Resolution Appointing Members of Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch Management Committee
Resolution No. 3-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock and the Village of Ridgewood have entered into the Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch System with the adoption of an Interlocal Services Agreement dated November 23, 1993; and
WHEREAS, by the terms of that agreement, a Management Committee was established consisting of three members two member from one community and one member from the other community on a rotating annual basis; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to paragraph 2.2 thereof, each community is required to appoint its Municipal Manager/Administrator as its representative;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Lenora Benjamin, Borough Administrator and Jacqueline Scalia, Borough Clerk are hereby confirmed as the Borough's Management Committee Members, through December 31, 2009.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago -yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
4. Resolution Appointing LOSAP Administrator and Chief Financial Officer
Resolution No: 4-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
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WHEREAS the Borough of Glen Rock has agreed to the establishment of a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) Deferred Compensation Plan. This plan is to be made available to all bona fide eligible volunteers who are performing qualified services which is defined as fire fighting and prevention services, emergency medical services and ambulance services pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, except for provisions added by reason of the Length of Service Award Program as enacted into federal law in 1997. The establishment of this Length of Service Award Program will also comply with New Jersey Public Law 1997, Chapter 388 and the Length of Service Award Plan Document; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock deems it appropriate to act to ensure retention of existing members and to provide incentives for recruiting new volunteer firefighters/first aid organization members; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock has a Length of Service Award Plan Document that implements the Programs objectives; and
WHEREAS, certain tax benefits could accrue to eligible volunteer firefighters organization members;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough of Glen Rock is adopting a Length of Service Award Program Deferred Plan that is substantially similar to a Plan submitted to the Internal Revenue Service for a Private Letter Ruling. The use of the Ruling is for guidance only and the Borough of Glen Rock acknowledges that for Internal Revenue Service purposes, the Ruling of another sponsoring agency is not to be considered precedent; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that, it hereby adopts a Length of Service Award Program Deferred Plan provided by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Group, it’s agent, Plan Identifier: 01-LOSAP-LINCOLN-101700; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Group, it’s agent, has agreed to be the provider for the Borough of Glen Rock’s Length of Service Award Deferred Program and it’s eligible volunteers as provided for in it’s Length of Service Award Plan Document, Plan Identifier: 01-LOSAP-LINCOLN-101700; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Group it’s agent, will provide, for the benefit of the participants, a Multi-Fund Variable Annuity contract as its funding vehicle; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.37 the Borough of Glen Rock solicited proposals for a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) and Service Agreement from 4 providers of LOSAP services. The Vendors responding to the request for proposals were Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Group it’s agent, Hagedorn Actuarial Service, Inc., Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York, and Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services, Inc. The successful vendor is Lincoln Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Group, its agent. The Borough of Glen Rock reviewed the proposals of the responding companies. Lincoln National Life Insurance Company was selected because of the level of service, the financial stability of the company, features of the plan’s investment options and references; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there has been no collusion, or evidence or appearance of collusion, between any local official and a representative of Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Group, it’s agent, in the selection of a provider pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.29.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer Lenora Benjamin is authorized to execute an Administrative Services Agreement with the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Group, its agent, Plan Identifier: 01-LOSAP-LINCOLN-101700, and such other agreements as are necessary to implement the LOSAP Deferred Program. It is implicitly understood that there is to be no cost other than the Service Award by the Borough of Glen Rock to the program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bruce Rigg is authorized to serve as the “Local Plan Administrator” of the plan, represent the Borough of Glen Rock, and execute individual Participation Agreements between Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Group, it’s agent and bona fide eligible volunteers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that the Borough Clerk forward a certified true copy of this resolution to the Chief Finance Officer and Local Plan Administrator; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Local Plan Administrator will submit all necessary documents to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the State Department of Community Affairs for approval.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - abstain
Council Member Biggs - absent
5. Resolution for Election Clerk
Resolution No. 5-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
With your advice and consent, as Mayor, I hereby make the following appointments as Election Clerk and Deputy Election Clerk for 2009 at the rate of pay prescribed in the 2009 Salary Ordinance:
Election Clerk Jacqueline Scalia
Deputy Election Clerk Paula Fleming
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
6. Resolution for Registrar of Vital Statistics
Resolution No. 6-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR:
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
With your advice and consent, I hereby make the following appointments for the Borough of Glen Rock:
Registrar of Vital Statistics Jacqueline Scalia
Deputy Registrar Paula Fleming
Alternate Deputy Registrar Liz Outerbridge
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
7. Mayor’s Appointments Various Departments
Resolution No: # 7-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR:
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council: With your advice and consent I hereby make the following appointments for one year to the next re-organization meeting in 2009.
Administrator Lenora Benjamin
Borough Clerk/Assessment Search Officer Jacqueline Scalia
Deputy Borough Clerk Paula Fleming
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Lenora Benjamin
Financial Assistant Kelly Lombardi
Tax Collector/Tax Search Officer Patricia Mc Cormick
Assistant Cashier JoAnn Rigg
Benefits Coordinator Valerie Maene
Receptionist/Secretary Liz Outerbridge
Director of Department of Public Works Robert Tirserio
Recycling Coordinator Craig Hemkes
Public Works Secretary/Adm. Aide Kathy Warren
Code Enforcement Adm. Assistant Lucia Camporeale
Construction Assistant Control Person Jeannette Wramage
Secretary for Technical Assistant Lydia Heinzelman
Secretary for Zoning/Planning Boards Nancy Spiller
Secretary for Assessor JoAnn Rigg
Court Administrator Patricia Gallagher
Deputy Court Administrator Barbara Northway
Police Secretary Lisa Vasquez
Police Physician Dr. David Nitti
Police Chaplain Rev. Roger Spencer
Recreation Director Mark Barone
Custodian Jerry Naclerio
Fire Inspectors Michael Ferraro
John P. Feher
Official Publications: Ridgewood News
Bergen Record
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao -yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
8. Resolution for Official Signatures
Resolution No. # 8-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
BE IT RESOLVED that the following have been designated as depositories of this corporation:
Commerce Capital Market
Hudson City Savings
Glen Rock Savings Bank
Bank of America
The New Jersey Cash Management Fund,
MBIA Municipal Investors Service Corporation
Rock Community Bank
and that funds of the corporation deposited in said banks be subject to withdrawal upon checks, notes, drafts, bills of exchange, acceptances, undertakings, or other orders for the payment of money when signed on behalf of the this corporation by any three appropriate officers, to wit:
Mayor John van Keuren
Council President Joan Orseck
CFO/Treasurer Lenora Benjamin
Borough Clerk Jacqueline Scalia
Tax Collector Patricia Mc Cormick
Deputy Clerk Paula Fleming
The Borough Clerk is thus authorized to file new signature cards at the official designated banks for the financial and banking affairs of the Borough of Glen Rock.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
9. Resolution for Tax Payments
Resolution No. # 9-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with Chapter 435 of the New Jersey Laws of 1965, amended February 14, 1980, no interest shall be charged with payments of any installment of taxes or assessments made within the first ten days of the month when such installments are payable. Payments made after such ten days will be charged interest at eight percent (8%) per annum from the first day of the month when such payments are due. Quarterly tax payments are due:
February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
10. Resolution Establishing Petty Cash Fund
Resolution No. 10-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council that a petty cash fund in the amount of $100 be re-established for the Borough Clerk and a petty cash fund in the amount of $100 be re-established for the Library Director and the Department of Public Works and Recycling.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
11. Resolution for Open Public Meetings Act
Resolution No. 11-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act took effect on January 19, 1979; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock desires to be in compliance with the requirements and spirit of said act:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The Borough Clerk is hereby directed to prepare an annual schedule of the regular meetings of the Borough for the calendar year 2009 Such schedule shall contain the location, time, and date of each meeting. The Annual Schedule, together with any revision thereof, shall be posted, delivered, and filed in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act and Section 5, thereof.
2. In addition to the Annual Schedule of meetings, the Borough Clerk is directed to give advance written notice of at least 48 hours, setting forth the proposed agenda of such meetings. Said Notice shall confirm the date, time, and location of such meetings and state whether formal action may or may not be taken as to the matters set forth in the Agenda.
3. The Borough Council may call special meetings which are not provided in the Annual Schedule of any revisions thereof, provided 48 hours advance written notice is duly given as provided in Section 5 thereof. Exception to the above shall be permitted as to items particularly specified in the Open Public Meetings Act.
4. Except as otherwise provided in the Open Public Meetings Act, all meetings of the Borough Council shall be open to the public and reasonably comprehensible minutes thereof shall be taken and made available to the public.
5. A copy of the annual schedule of meetings and any revision thereof and all advance notices setting forth the agenda for the same shall be filed with the Borough Clerk. In addition, one copy shall be mailed or hand-delivered to the official newspapers of the Borough, and one copy shall be posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building where notices of public meetings and similar announcements are customarily posted.
The copy of the annual Schedule of meetings and any revision thereof shall be maintained and posted throughout the year.
6. Any person(s) desiring to be placed on the mailing list for the above mentioned notices hall submit a written request to the Borough Clerk, together with an annual subscription fee of $25.00. Such fee shall be used to defray the cost of mailing said notices in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao -yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago -yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
12. Resolution for Cash Management Plan
Resolution No. 12-09
Offered by Council Member: Arnao
Seconded by Council Member: Surrago
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that for the year 2009 the plan attached hereto shall serve as the Cash Management Plan and Policy for the Borough of Glen Rock
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer and the Officials designated in the plan are directed to use this cash management plan as a guide in depositing and investing the Borough’s funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the plan may be amended from time to time as the need may arise.
Cash Management Plan attached.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao -yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
13. Resolution for 2009 Debt Service Appropriation
Resolution No. 13-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
Resolution: Debt Service Appropriation
WHEREAS, New Jersey Statutes 40A:4-19 provides that where debt service is to be paid in 2009 prior to the time of the final adoption of the budget, temporary appropriations should be made for the amount of debt service in the manner and time therein provided; and
WHEREAS, interest and principal will become due during the first three months of 2009;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that the following temporary appropriations be made:
Principal $ 860,000
Interest $ 342,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chief Finance Officer for her records.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago – yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
14. Resolution for Professional Services Borough Attorney (Garibaldi)
Resolution No.: 14-09
Offered by Council Member: Arnao
Seconded by Council Member: Surrago
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is in need of professional legal services for the year 2009 to advise and assist the Governing Body, Borough Administrator, Department Heads, and the administrative staff members, and to undertake and complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned to the attorney by the Borough; and
WHEREAS, Garibaldi & Garibaldi, LLC has submitted a proposal dated January 2, 2009, setting forth the anticipated hourly charges/costs to be assessed to the Borough of Glen Rock for the 2009 contract term; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Campaign Contribution and Expenditures Reporting Act, specifically N.J.S.A. 19:44A-205, the Borough has determined and certified in writing that the value of the services will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, Garibaldi & Garibaldi, LLC has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Garibaldi & Garibaldi, LLC has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Glen Rock, in the previous one year and that the contract will prohibit Garibaldi & Garibaldi, LLC from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body has determined that Garibaldi & Garibaldi, LLC to be the most qualified firm to assist the Borough in its legal needs for 2009; and
WHEREAS, legal services are a professional service exempt from public bidding requirements, but notice of this resolution must be published in a legal newspaper as required by the Local Public Contracts Law; and
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock that the Borough Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Garibaldi & Garibaldi, LLC as declared herein; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this Resolution; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk shall cause to be published, notification of the award of the Professional Services Contract as required by the Local Public Contracts Law.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
15. Resolution for Professional Services Borough Audtior (Ezyske)
Resolution No 15-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is in need of certain professional services for the year 2009
WHEREAS, McEnerney, Brady & Company, LLC, Certified Public Accountants, has submitted a proposal dated January 2, 2009 and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Campaign Contribution and Expenditures Reporting Act, specifically N.J.S.A. 19:44A-205, the Borough has determined and certified in writing that the value of the services will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, McEnerney, Brady & Company, LLC has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that McEnerney, Brady & Company, LLC has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Glen Rock, in the previous one year and that the contract will prohibit McEnerney, Brady & Company, LLC from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the 2009 budget will contain the necessary appropriations estimated to be reasonably required for each said professional service;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid appointments were made without competitive bidding under the provision of N. J. S. A. 40A:11-5 which excepts from competitive bidding "Professional Services" rendered by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock that the Borough Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with McEnerney, Brady & Company, LLC as declared herein; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this Resolution; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk shall cause to be published, notification of the award of the Professional Services Contract as required by the Local Public Contracts Law.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs -absent
16. Resolution for Professional Services Borough Engineer (Stantec)
Resolution No.: 16-09
Offered by Council Member: Arnao
Seconded by Council Member: Surrago
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is in need of professional engineering services for the year 2009 to advise and assist the Governing Body, Planning and Zoning Boards, and the administrative staff members, and to undertake and complete various capital projects and grant applications; and
WHEREAS, Stantec Consulting Services has submitted a proposal dated January 2, 2009, setting forth the anticipated hourly charges/costs to be assessed to the Borough of Glen Rock for the 2009 contract term; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Campaign Contribution and Expenditures Reporting Act, specifically N.J.S.A. 19:44A-205, the Borough has determined and certified in writing that the value of the services will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, Stantec Consulting Services has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Stantec Consulting Services has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Glen Rock, in the previous one year and that the contract will prohibit Stantec Consulting Services from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body has determined that Stantec Consulting Services to be the most qualified firm to assist the Borough in its engineering needs for 2009; and
WHEREAS, engineering services are a professional service exempt from public bidding requirements, but notice of this resolution must be published in a legal newspaper as required by the Local Public Contracts Law; and
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that the Borough Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Stantec Consulting Services as declared herein to provide engineering services to the Borough for 2009; and be it further,
RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this Resolution; and be it further,
RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk shall cause to be published, notification of the award of the Professional Services Contract as required by the Local Public Contracts Law.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao -yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
17. Resolution for Professional Services Borough Prosecutor (Sullivan)
Resolution No. 17-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock requires certain professional services for the calendar year of 2009 and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the expenditure for such professional services will exceed the sum of $17,500 in said calendar year; and
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the 2009 budget will contain the necessary appropriations estimated to be reasonably required for each said professional service;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, By the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that the following appointments be and they are hereby made for the calendar year 2009.
Borough Prosecutor Margaret Sullivan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid appointments were made without competitive bidding under the provision of N. J. S. A. 40A:11-5 which excepts from competitive bidding "Professional Services" rendered by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be published within ten (10) days after passage as required by law.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
18. Resolution for Professional Services Planning Bd Attorney (Bole)
Resolution No.: 18-09
Offered by Council Member: Arnao
Seconded by Council Member: Surrago
______________________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is in need of professional legal services for the year 2009 to advise and assist the Governing Body, Borough Administrator, Department Heads, and the administrative staff members, and to undertake and complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned to the attorney by the Borough; and
WHEREAS, David Bole has submitted a proposal dated January 2, 2008, setting forth the anticipated hourly charges/costs to be assessed to the Borough of Glen Rock for the 2009 contract term; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Campaign Contribution and Expenditures Reporting Act, specifically N.J.S.A. 19:44A-205, the Borough has determined and certified in writing that the value of the services will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, David Bole, has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that David Bole has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Glen Rock, in the previous one year and that the contract will prohibit David Bole from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body has determined that David Bole is to be the most qualified firm to assist the Borough in its legal needs for 2009; and
WHEREAS, legal services are a professional service exempt from public bidding requirements, but notice of this resolution must be published in a legal newspaper as required by the Local Public Contracts Law; and
NOW THEREFOR BE IT,
RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock that the Borough Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with David Bole as declared herein; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this Resolution; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk shall cause to be published, notification of the award of the Professional Services Contract as required by the Local Public Contracts Law.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
19. Resolution for Professional Services Zoning Bd Attorney (Liebman)
Resolution No.: 19-09
Offered by Council Member: Arnao
Seconded by Council Member: Surrago
______________________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is in need of professional legal services for the year 2009 to advise and assist the Governing Body, Borough Administrator, Department Heads, and the administrative staff members, and to undertake and complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned to the attorney by the Borough; and
WHEREAS, Wells, Jaworski, Libeman & Paton, LLP has submitted a proposal dated January 2, 2009, setting forth the anticipated hourly charges/costs to be assessed to the Borough of Glen Rock for the 2009 contract term; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Campaign Contribution and Expenditures Reporting Act, specifically N.J.S.A. 19:44A-205, the Borough has determined and certified in writing that the value of the services will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, Wells, Jaworski, Lieman & Paton , has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Wells, Jaworski, Lieman & Paton has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Glen Rock, in the previous one year and that the contract will prohibit Wells, Jaworski ,Lieman & Paton from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body has determined that Wells, Jaworski, Lieman & Paton is to be the most qualified firm to assist the Borough in its legal needs for 2009; and
WHEREAS, legal services are a professional service exempt from public bidding requirements, but notice of this resolution must be published in a legal newspaper as required by the Local Public Contracts Law; and
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that the Borough Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Wells, Jaworski, Lieman & Paton as declared herein; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this Resolution; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk shall cause to be published, notification of the award of the Professional Services Contract as required by the Local Public Contracts Law.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs – absent
20. Resolution for Professional Services Sanitarian Inspector (Dillon)
Resolution No 20-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock requires certain professional services for the calendar year of 2009 and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the expenditure for such professional services will exceed the sum of $17,500 in said calendar year; and
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the 2009 budget will contain the necessary appropriations estimated to be reasonably required for each said professional service;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, By the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that the following appointments be and they are hereby made for the calendar year 2009.
Sanitarian Inspector Michele Dillon
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid appointments were made without competitive bidding under the provision of N. J. S. A. 40A:11-5 which excepts from competitive bidding "Professional Services" rendered by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be published within ten (10) days after passage as required by law.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
21. Resolution for Professional Services Animal Control Officer (BC)
Resolution No: 21-09
Offered by Council Member: Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock requires certain professional services for the calendar year of 2009 and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the expenditure for such professional services will exceed the sum of $17,500 in said calendar year; and
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the 2009 budget will contain the necessary appropriations estimated to be reasonably required for each said professional service;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, By the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that the following appointments be and they are hereby made for the calendar year 2009.
Animal Control Officer Bergen County Animal Shelter
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid appointments were made without competitive bidding under the provision of N. J. S. A. 40A:11-5 which excepts from competitive bidding "Professional Services" rendered by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be published within ten (10) days after passage as required by law.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan -yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs – absent
22. Resolution for Professional Services Alternate Prosecutor (Orseck)
Resolution No. 29-09
Offered by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Orseck ______________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL PRESIDENT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that Joan Orseck be nominated as President of the Borough Council for 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that he said shall have full power to act in place of the Mayor in the latter’s absence.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan – yes Council Member Pazan - yes Council Member Arnao – yes Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes Council Member Biggs -absent
23. Resolution Authorizing Inter-local Services Agreement for Welfare Programs
Resolution No. 23-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
_____________________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTER-LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR WELFARE PROGRAMS
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, that the Borough is hereby authorized to enter into an Inter-local Services Agreement for the year 2009 with the Village of Ridgewood, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus and the Borough of Midland Park to provide Local Assistance Programs in accord with the terms and conditions of an Inter-local Services Agreement to be entered into with each of the communities, and subject to the adoption by the governing bodies of the Village of Ridgewood and the Boroughs of Ho-Ho-Kus and Midland Park or resolutions authorizing the agreement.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs – absent
24. Resolution for 2009 Temporary Budget
Resolution No. 24-09
Offered by Council Member: Arnao
Seconded by Council Member: Surrago
TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR 2009
WHEREAS, Title 40A-19 of the New Jersey Statutes provides that the governing body of any municipality may, and if contracts or commitments or payment are to be made prior to the adoption of the budget for any fiscal year, shall not later than the 30th day of such year, by resolution, make appropriations to provide for the period between the beginning of the budget year, and the adoption of the budget herein provided.
The total appropriation so made, exclusive of the amount so appropriated for the interest and debt redemption charges, and for the relief of the poor, shall not exceed 26.25 percent of the total appropriations made for all purposes other than interest and debt redemption charges, and for the relief of the poor, and for the Capital Improvement Fund in the budget for the preceding year. The total of the appropriation so made, exclusive of the amount so appropriated for the interest and debt redemption charges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the appropriations and amounts set below constitute the 2009 temporary budget for the Borough of Glen Rock.
OTHER
ACCOUNT NAME
SALARIES
EXPENSES
TOTAL
MAYOR & COUNCIL
5,000
0
5,000
MUNICIPAL CLERK
30,000
58,000
88,000
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
35,000
0
35,000
FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
32,000
4,000
36,000
ELECTIONS
1,000
1,600
2,600
ASSESSMENT OF TAXES
12,000
2,000
14,000
TAX COLLECTION
24,000
3,800
27,800
LEGAL SERVICE
0
25,000
25,000
MUNIC. COURT - PROSECUTOR
0
3,500
3,500
MUNIC. COURT
29,000
1,500
30,500
ENGINEERING
0
7,500
7,500
PUBLIC BUILDINGS & GROUNDS 17,500
7,500
25,000
PLANNING BOARD
7,000
14,000
21,000
ZONING BOARD
12,000
2,500
14,500
GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
0
58,000
58,000
FIRE DEPARTMENT
0
14,000
14,000
FIRE HYDRANT SERVICE
0
4,800
4,800
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
8,500
2,200
10,700
POLICE DEPARTMENT
650,000
44,000
694,000
NW BERGEN CENTRAL DISP
0
130,000
130,000
AMBULANCE CORPS
0
24,000
24,000
CODE ENFORCEMENT - CONSTR 74,000
4,000
78,000
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
2,500
3,000
5,500
TRANSIT BUS OPERATIONS
19,500
4,500
24,000
DPW MUNICIPAL SERVICES
313,000
93,500 406,500
RECYCLING
76,000
33,500
109,500
STREET LIGHTING
0
42,000
42,000
SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT 210,000
15,000
225,000
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
0
90,000
90,000
RECREATION
13,125
2,700
15,825
PVSA - SEWER SERVICE
0
140,000
140,000
SENIOR ED / REC PROGRAM
0
7,500
7,500
BOARD OF HEALTH
1,000
19,500
20,500
PUBLIC DEFENDER
0
500
500
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
0
1,100
1,100
POOL 0 15,000 15,000
LIBRARY
153,000
81,000
234,000
SOCIAL SECURITY
0
96,000
96,000
HEPATITIS "B"
0
1,000
1,000
NATURAL GAS
0
17,100
17,100
ELECTRIC
0
50,000
50,000
TELEPHONE
0
23,000
23,000
FUEL
0
44,700
44,700
WATER
0
6,500
6,500
CONTINGENT
0
1,000
1,000
UNEMPLOYMENT
0
2,600
2,600
EMP GROUP HEALTH
0
424,000 424,000
WORKERS COMPENSATION
0
53,000
53,000
JUDGMENTS
0
2,000
2,000
0
Total
1,725,125
1,681,600 3,406,725
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O'Hagan – yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago – yes
Council Member Biggs – absent
25. Resolution with Bergen County re: HIPPA Compliance
Resolution No. 25-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
______________________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION WITH BERGEN COUNTY REGARDING H.I.P.P.A COMPLIANCE
WHEREAS, there exist a need for the Borough of Glen Rock Health Department to provide state mandated health services of a technical and professional nature for the Procurement of Vaccine; and
WHEREAS, the Bergen County Department of Health Services can assure compliance in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.I.P.P.A.); and
WHEREAS, the Bergen County Department of Health Services has agreed to provide public health services through a contract agreement with the Borough of Glen Rock - Department of Health for the calendar year 2009; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that Paul Herrlett, President of the Board of Health, is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Bergen County Department of Health Services.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs – absent
26. Resolution with Valley Hospital for 2009 Community Program Services
Resolution No. 26-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
______________________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION WITH VALLEY HOSPITAL FOR 2009 COMMUNITY PROGRAM SERVICES
WHEREAS, there exist a need for the Borough of Glen Rock Health Department to provide public health services as prescribed by the New Jersey Public Health Council;
WHEREAS, the Valley Hospital can assure compliance with the 2009 Community Program Service Bid as follows;
Child Health Clinics Adult Health Clinics
Flu Clinics Adult Health Board of Health Visits
WHEREAS, the Valley Hospital has agreed to provide public health services through a contract agreement with the Borough of Glen Rock - Department of Health for the calendar year 2009; and
WHEREAS, the fee is to be in an amount not to exceed $15,009.80 for services under the contract; and
WHEREAS, it has been certified that this meets the statues and regulations concerning the award of said contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock as follows:
1. That Paul Herrlett, President of the Board of Health , is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Valley Hospital to perform public health services of a professional nature for the 2009 Community Program Services for the period of January 2008, through December 31, 2009, at a cost not to exceed $15,009.80 for the above services; and
2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer will certify, that funds will be available upon adoption of the 2009 Current Fund Budget in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30 14.5
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs – absent
27. Resolution for Municipal Building Change Order #2
Resolution No. 27-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
______________________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #2
MUNICIPAL BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
ADDITIONAL WORK ON TANK REMOVAL – CONCRETE FILLED
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock approved change order #1 for the removal of a diesel fuel tank at the renovation site of the municipal building on November 12, 2008; and
WHEREAS, during inspection of the tank it was determined that said tank had been previously filled with concrete, resulting in an anticipated additional expense of removal of $7,100; and
WHEREAS, Walter H. Poppe General Contractors has submitted Change Order #2 to perform the additional work/removal of the tank due to the tank being filled with concrete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that change order #2 be approved for the additional costs of removal of the diesel fuel tank for the amount of $7,100.00 to. Walter H. Poppe General Contractors, subject to certification of funds by the CFO.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
28. Resolution for Professional Services Agreement Bergen County Department of Health (Bloodborne Pathogens) - Pulled
Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
RESOLUTIONS
1A. Resolution Appointing Council President (Res. #29)
Resolution No. 29-09
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Pazan ______________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL PRESIDENT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that Joan Orseck be nominated as President of the Borough Council for 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that he said shall have full power to act in place of the Mayor in the latter’s absence.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan – yes Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao – yes Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes Council Member Biggs -absent
2A. Resolution for Statutory Appointments to Zoning Board (Res. #30)
Resolution No. #30-09
Offered by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
I hereby made the following statutory appointments to the various Boards of the Borough of Glen Rock for the year 2009
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
7 Member Board 4 year term
Members of the Board
Bruce Beal
1/1/2006 to 12/31/2009 Chairman
Janet Chen
1/1/2006 to 12/31/2009
Diane Herrlett
1/1/2006 to 12/31/2009 V. Chairman
William Mitchell
1/1/2007 to 12/31/2010
Marion Driscoll
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2011
Louis Reuter
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2012
Barbara Schineller
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2012
Denley Chew
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2009 Alternate 1: 2 year term
Michael Peters
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2009 Alternate 2: 2 year term
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
3A. Resolution for Statutory Appointments to Various Boards (Res. #31)
Resolution No. # 31-09
Offered by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
With your advice and consent I hereby made the following statutory appointments to the various Boards of the Borough of Glen Rock for the year 2009.
PLANNING BOARD
7 Member Board 4 year term
Members of the Board
Class 1 John van Keuren
Term of Office
Class IV. Kay Tuite
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2012
Chairman Kenneth Hrasdzira 1/1/2006 to 12/31/2009
V. Chairman David Pauley 1/1/2006 to 12/31/2009
Harold Knapp
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2012
Jon Osborn
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2010 Alt. 1
Mark Mc McCullough
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2009 Alt. 2
Art Pazan Council Rep.
1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Robert Tirserio Class II
1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
BOARD OF HEALTH
7 member board 3 year terms
Members of the Board
Paul Herrlett, Chairman
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2011
Suzanne Mc McCullough
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2011
Dr. Carl J. Renner
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2010
Colleen Shea
1/1/2007 to 12/31/2009
Kathryn Feeney
1/1/2007 to 12/31/2009
Theresa Andretta
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2010
Jennie Mayer
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2011
LIBRARY BOARD
7 member board 1 - 4 year term 40:54-9
Members of the Board
Bob VanLangen
1/1/2006 to 12/31/2009
Judy Silver
8/24/2005 to12/31/2009
Ken Palmer
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2011
Vicki Fleiss
1/1/2007 to 12/31/2011
Cynthia Stites
4/10/2006 to 12/31/2009
Bella Fellig
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2010
Marsha Kaiser, Supt. Rep. - 1 year 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Opening
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BOARD 5 member board 4 year term
Members of the Board
Kathleen Galatro
1/1/2006 to 12/31/2009
Dr. Dennis Bohlin
1/1/2007 to 12/31/2010
Beth Helfst
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2011
Diane Hirschberg
1/1/2007 to 12/31/2010
Appointment by Welfare Board Gail Battaglia - 5 year Term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2014
Carol Knapp
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
ASSESSMENT COMMISSION 3 member board 3 year term
Members of the Committee
Walter Ruddy
1/1/2007 to 12/31/2009
Rona McNabola
4/26/2009 to 12/31/2011
Opening
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION 7 member board 3 year term
Members of the Committee
Naomi Gamorra, Chairman
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2011
Rob Dill
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2010
Robert Fenz
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2010
Candace Hall
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2010
Cindy Mehallow
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2010
Jon Osborn, Planning Bd Rep.
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2011
Scott King
1/1/2007 to 12/31/2009
Karen Grady
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009 Alt. 1
Simone Healey
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009 Alt 2
ETHICAL STANDARDS BOARD 6 member board 5 year term
Members of the Committee
Edwin Foster
1/1/2006 to 12/31/2010
Rabbi Neil Tow
1/1/2007 to 12/31/2011
Nancy Croland
1/1/2005 to 12/31/2009
Judy Hawes
1/1/2005 to 12/31/2009
Bill Clark
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2013
Louis Levene
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2012
LEGAL AFFAIRS
3 year term
Judge Russel Teschon
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2011
CONSTRUCTION CODE OFFICE
Brian Frugis
Construction Official (4 year term) 1/1/2006 to 12/31/2009
Brian Frugis
Building Sub Code Official 4 year term (Tenured Position)
Building Inspector 1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Nick Lordo
Electrical Sub Code Official 4 year term
Electrical Inspector 1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/20089
Thomas Zaconie
Plumbing Sub Code Official 4 year term (Tenured Position)
Plumbing Inspector 1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Mark Berninger
Property Maintenance Officer 1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Zoning Officer 1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Nancy Spiller
Land Use Administrator 1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
4A. Resolution for Mayor’s Appointments to Various Boards (Res. #32)
Resolution No. 32-09
Offered by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Ladies and Gentleman of the Council: With your advice and consent I hereby make the following appointments to the various Boards of the Borough of Glen Rock:
G.R.E.E.N
1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Appointment:
(2) Openings
William Gilligan, President
521 S. Maple Ave.
Carol Knapp
258 Hamilton Avenue
SHADE TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2 year term 5 member board
Members of the Committee
William Koenecke
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2010
448 Maple Ave.
Candy Hall
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2010
29 Amherst Court
Leslie Kameny
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Minna Greenberg
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
30 Rodney St.
Robert Tirserio
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2010
Carol Knapp
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
HANDICAPPED PERSONS ADVISORY BOARD 1 Year Term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Open Membership
Rona Mc Nabola 1 year
1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
30 Spottswood Rd.
Harold Sylvester
1 year 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
36 Mortlock Pl.
Jean Baker Wunder
1 year 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
178 Harding Road
Bob Klein
1 year 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
158 Diamond Bridge Ave.
Hawthorne, NJ
Susan Vanino
1 year 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
96 Waldron Avenue
Carol Knapp
1 year 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
258 Hamilton Avenue
JoAnn Perry
1 year 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
77 Thurston Terrace
GLEN ROCK HISTORIAN
3 year term
Nancy Peck
1/1/2008 to 12/31/2010
10 Boulevard
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1 year term 1/1/2009 TO 12/31/2009
Open Membership
Gunnar Berg President
73 Van Allen Rd.
Regina Aber Vice President
58 Hillman Ave.
Jody Guariglia Secretary
724 Ackerman Ave.
George Dorbad Treasurer
70 S. Highwood Ave.
FRIENDS OF THE ARBORETUM 1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Carol Thielke, Chairman 1 Glen Avenue
Open Membership
GLEN ROCK REPRESENTATIVE TO BERGEN COUNTY TRANSIT COMMITTEE
1 year term
Ronald W. Mineo, 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
36 Wadsworth Rd.
Glen Rock Representative
ALLIANCE FOR PREVENTION OF ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE
1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Steven Cherry
Robert Klein 158 Diamond Bridge Ave.
Tom Ludlum 19 Harding Rd..
Barbara Macdonald 73 Valley Rd.
Karen Mitchell 162 Berkeley Pl.
Jean Baker Wunder 78 Harding Rd.
John van Keuren 463 Rock Rd.
George Connelly 620 Harristown Rd.
Jackie Kort 286 Hamilton Avenue
Simon Toffel
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD 1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Open Membership
Mark Sabow Chairman 35 Amherst Court, GR
Carlo Cella Board of Education Rep.
Bob Tirserio Dir. of Dept. of Public Works
Mark Barone Recreation Director
Opening Board of Education
One representative from each organization:
Women’s Softball, Football, Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, Shooting Stars Soccer, Soccer,
Wrestling, Lacrosse, Glen Rock Men’s Softball
COMMUNITY RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD 1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
John van Keuren Glen Rock Mayor
Barbara Goldberg 18 Warren Pl.
Rev. Thomas Johnson 1 Bergen St.
Opening Glen Rock Police Department
Oliver Newton 20 Henry St.
Simon Toffel
Opening Glen Rock High School (Student)
Opening Glen Rock Public Schools (Teacher)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
John van Keuren Mayor Term of Office 463 Rock Rd.
Members of the Committee: 1 year term 1/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
JoAnn Perry Emergency Management Coordinator
Lenora Benjamin Borough Administrator
Joan Orseck Council President 1 year
Steven Cherry Chief of Police
Paul Herrlett President Board of Health
Matt Sellitti Chief of the Fire Department
Thomas Ludlum Captain GR Volunteer Ambulance Corp
Pam Wolak President Chamber of Commerce c/o Sasha,
Robert Tirserio Operator, Facility Subject to SARA III Right to Know
Michael Rinderknecht School Business Administrator
Neil Tow Rabbi, Glen Rock Jewish Center
Brian Frugis Bldg. Dept., Municipal Building, Glen Rock
GLEN ROCK ARTS COUNCIL 1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Open Membership
Rev. Roger Spencer 523 Rock Rd.
Marsha Rieff, Director 29 Tonawanda Rd.
Pat Leible, Assistant Director 172 Fairmount Ave.
Trustees
Georgene Betterbed 178 Glen Ave.
Diane Schlegel 10 Pamrapo Ct. E.
GLEN ROCK WATER FOCUS COMMITTEE 1 year term 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009
Robert Schwartz, Representative 117 Woodvale Rd.
GLEN ROCK SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
10 member board 1 year term 1/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
Member of the committee
Doris Ciaramella 15 Austin Pl.
Charles Flynn 124 Central Ave
Stephen Beiter 45 Waldron Ave
Caroline Blake 1 Glen Ave.
Richard Colton 697 Prospect Rd.
Irene Brown 675 Lincoln Ave.
Harold Sylvester 36 Mortlock Pl.
Joseph Rorro 212 Delmar Avenue
Mary Henninger 108 Thornbury Rd.
Bella Fellig 17 Wadsworth Road
Opening for Council Rep.
PARKING COMMITTEE 1 year term
John van Keuren, Mayor
Lenora Benjamin, Borough Administrator
Steven Cherry, Chief of Police
Bruce Rigg, Chairman
Pam Wolak
Walter Ruddy
Paul Herrlett
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
5A. Resolution Appointing Emergency Management Coordinator (Res. #33)
Resolution No. 33-09
Offered by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member O’Hagan
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Ladies and Gentleman of the Council: With your advice and consent I hereby make the following appointment to the various Boards of the Borough of Glen Rock:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Members of the Committee: 01/01/2009 - 12/31/2011
Joanne Perry Emergency Management Coordinator
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
6A. Resolution Appointing Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator (Res. #34)
Resolution No. # 34-09
Offered by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock has a vacancy for the position of Deputy Emergency Coordinator, and Joanne Perry, Emergency Management Coordinator has recommended the name of Noreen Egan to fill that position; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Management Coordinator Joanne Perry, recommended to the Mayor that Noreen Egan is qualified to fill the position of Deputy, and Mayor van Keuren has concurred with the recommendation; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock hereby appoint Noreen Egan as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for a term that will expire December 31, 2011.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - absent
10. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person must state their name and address. 2 minute limit)
Mayor van Keuren introduced Doug Salvatoriello who photographed all the pictures for the 2009 Borough calendar.
Mayor van Keuren asked all residents to leave their porch lights on this Sunday in an act of uniformity against the recent act of vandalism which occurred in town.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member Pazan
Seconded by Council member O’Hagan
Meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
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Jacqueline Scalia, Borough Clerk
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