Borough of Glen Rock

 

SINE D IE MEETING - January 7, 2010 at 7:20 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 O’Hagan – present                        Council Member Pazan – present

            Council Member Arnao – present                 Council Member Orseck – present

            Council Member Surrago – present              Council Member Biggs - absent

 

2.  ANNOUNCEMENTS / FLAG SALUTE

 

Council member Arnao led the Council and audience in the flag salute.

 

3.  UNFINISHE D BUSINESS OF 2009

 

There was no unfinished business for 2009.

 

4.  COUNCIL COMMENTS

 

Council member Arnao expressed his gratitude for serving on the Council.

 

Council members thanked Byron for his service and contribution to the borough. 

 

Motion to adjourn by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Arnao

 

RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING - Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.    

               

There will be a Re-Organization Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock on Thursday, January 7, 2010 , at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building .

 

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 O’Hagan – present                        Council Member Pazan – present

            Council Member Arnao – absent                   Council Member Orseck – present

            Council Member Surrago – present              Council Member Biggs - absent

 

2.         FLAG SALUTE/ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Council member Surrago led the Council and audience in the flag salute.

 

3.         BOROUGH CLERK TO READ REPORT OF ELECTION OATH OF OFFICE:  

 

Borough Clerk Jackie Scalia read the results of the November 2009 General Election.

 

Mayor van Keuren swore in Joan Orseck to the office of Council.  Newly elected Council member Nogara was also sworn into the office of Council.

 

4.        ROLL CALL OF THE 2010 BOROUGH COUNCIL MEMBERS

           

Council Member O’Hagan – present                        Council Member Pazan – present

Council Member Orseck – absent                Council Member Surrago – present

Council Member Biggs – absent                   Council Member Nogara - present

 

5.          COMMENTS - MAYOR JOHN VAN KEUREN

 

Mayor van Keuren commented on the many challenges facing the Borough Council for 2010; particularly from a fiscal sense.

 

6.         CONSENT AGENDA

 

All items listed with an asterisk (*) 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 # 1-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

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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 2010, 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 first and third and  Thursdays 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 Tuesday prior to the first and third Thursday.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Sessions of June 29th and the Public Meeting of July 1st, Executive Session August 3rd and Public Meeting August 5th, and the Executive Session of November 16th, 2010 and the Public Meeting of November 18th, 2010 will be canceled. 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Session of June 1st (Primary Election Day) will be Thursday, May 27th, and the Executive Session of November 2nd (Election Day) will be a combination meeting Executive and Public Meeting on Thursday, November 4, 2010 . The last public meeting in December is Wednesday, December 29, 2010 .

 

ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan - yes                    Council Member Pazan - yes

Council Member Orseck – yes                                              Council Member Surrago - yes

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

2.      Resolution Appointing Council Member to 2010 Council Organization Divisions

 

Resolution No 2-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

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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 2010.

 

Division of Public Safety

Council Member: O’Hagan, Orseck, Surrago

 

Division of Building Development & Public Property

Council Member:  Biggs, O’Hagan, Pazan

 

Division of Public Works & Solid Waste

Council Member: Surrago, Nogara, O’Hagan

 

Division of Revenue & Finance

Council Member:  Pazan, Surrago, Nogara

 

Division of Parks, Public Grounds & Recreation

Council Member:  Orseck, Pazan, Biggs

 

Division of Licenses & Franchises

Council Member:  Nogara, Biggs, Orseck

 

Division of Community Affairs

Council Member:  Surrago, Pazan

 

ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan - yes                    Council Member Pazan – yes

Council Member Orseck – yes                                              Council Member Surrago – yes

Council Member Biggs - absent                     Council Member Nogara - yes

 

3.                  Resolution Appointing Members of Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch Management Committee

 

Resolution No. 3-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

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, 2010 .

 

ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan - yes                    Council Member Pazan - yes

Council Member Orseck – yes                      Council Member Surrago – yes

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

             4.         Resolution Appointing LOSAP Administrator and Chief Financial Officer

 

Resolution No: 4-10

Offered by Council Member  Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

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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 Orseck - yes                                  Council Member Surrago - abstain

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - abstain

 

             5.         Resolution for Election Clerk

 

Resolution No.  5-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

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 2010 at the rate of pay prescribed in the 2010 Salary Ordinance:

 

Election Clerk                                                            Jacqueline Scalia

Deputy Election Clerk                                               Paula Fleming

 

 

ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan - yes                    Council Member Pazan - yes

Council Member Orseck - yes                                  Council Member Surrago – yes

             Council Member Biggs - absent                   Council Member Nogara – yes

 

6.                  Resolution for Registrar of Vital Statistics

Resolution No.  6-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

 

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 Orseck - yes                                  Council Member Surrago – yes

             Council Member Biggs - absent                   Council Member Nogara – yes

 

7.                  Mayor’s Appointments Various Departments

 

Resolution No: # 7-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

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 2010.

 

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 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 Official/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 Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago – yes

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

8.                  Resolution for Official Signatures

 

Resolution No. # 8-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

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 Mary Jane Surrago

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 Orseck – yes                     Council Member Surrago – yes

Council Member Biggs - absent                   Council Member Nogara - yes

 

9.                  Resolution for Tax Payments

 

Resolution No. #  9-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

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 Orseck – yes                                              Council Member Surrago -   yes       

Council Member Biggs – absent                   Council Member Nogara - yes

 

10.              Resolution Establishing Petty Cash Fund

 

Resolution No.  10-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

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 Orseck – yes                                              Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

11.              Resolution for Open Public Meetings Act

 

Resolution No. 11-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

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 2010 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 Orseck – yes                                              Council Member Surrago – yes

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

12.              Resolution for Cash Management Plan

 

Resolution No. 12-10

Offered by Council Member: Surrago

Seconded by Council Member: Nogara

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that for the year 2010 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 Orseck – yes                      Council Member Surrago – yes

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

13.              Resolution for 2010 Debt Service Appropriation

 

Resolution No.  13-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

 

 

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 2010;

 

NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that the following temporary appropriations be made:

           

                                    Principal                                  $ 910,000

Interest                                   $ 308,000

 

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 Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago – yes

Council Member Biggs – absent                   Council Member Nogara - yes

 

             14.       Resolution for Professional Services Borough Attorney (Garibaldi)

 

Resolution No.: 14-10

Offered by Council Member: Surrago

Seconded by Council Member : Nogara

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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 2010 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 7, 2010, setting forth the anticipated hourly charges/costs to be assessed to the Borough of Glen Rock for the 2010 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 2010; 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 Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs – absent                   Council Member Nogara - yes

 

15.       Resolution for Professional Services Borough Engineer (Stantec)

 

Resolution No.: 15-10

Offered by Council Member:  Surrago

Seconded by Council Member:  Nogara

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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 2010 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 6, 2010, setting forth the anticipated hourly charges/costs to be assessed to the Borough of Glen Rock for the 2010 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 2010; 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 2010; 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 Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago -    yes      

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

           

16.       Resolution for Professional Services Borough Planner (Cofone)

 

Resolution No.: 16-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded Council Member Nogara

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT

 

            WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is in need of professional planning services for the year 2010 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, Cofone Consulting Group, LLC. has submitted a proposal dated January 4, 2010, and a rate sheet as of January 4, 2010, setting forth the anticipated hourly charges/costs to be assessed to the Borough of Glen Rock for the 2010 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 Cofone Consulting Group, LLC has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Cofone Consulting Group, 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 Cofone Consulting Group, LLC from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Planning Board has made the recommendation and the Governing Body has concurred that  Cofone Consulting Group, LLC  to be the most qualified firm to assist the Borough in its planning needs for 2010; and

 

            WHEREAS, planning 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 Cofone Consulting Group LLC as declared herein to provide professional planning services to the Borough for 2010; 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 Orseck – yes                     Council Member Surrago – yes

             Council Member Biggs – absent                   Council Member Nogara - yes          

           

17.       Resolution for Professional Services Planning Bd Attorney (Liebman)

 

Resolution No.: 18-10

Offered by Council Member: Surrago

Seconded by Council Member: Nogara

______________________________________________________________________________

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT

 

            WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is in need of professional legal services for the year 2010 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 5, 2010, setting forth the anticipated hourly charges/costs to be assessed to the Borough of Glen Rock for the 2010 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 2010; 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 Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

18.       Resolution for Professional Services Zoning Bd Attorney (Bole)

 

Resolution No.: 17-10

Offered by Council Member: Surrago

Seconded by Council Member: Nogara

______________________________________________________________________________

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT

 

            WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is in need of professional legal services for the year 2010 to advise and assist the Governing Body, Borough Administrator, D epartment 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, D avid Bole has submitted a proposal dated January 7, 2010, setting forth the anticipated hourly charges/costs to be assessed to the Borough of Glen Rock for the 2010 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 D avid Bole is to be the most qualified firm to assist the Borough in its legal needs for 2010; 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 Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara – yes

 

19.       Resolution for 2010 Temporary Budget

 

Resolution No.  19-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR 2010

 

WHEREAS, Title 40:A-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 be 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, Capital Improvement Fund 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, Capital Improvement Fund and for the relief of the poor 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 2010 temporary budget for the Borough of Glen Rock.

 

                                                                         OTHER

       ACCOUNT NAME                           SALARIES                  EXPENSES             TOTAL

 

MAYOR & COUNCIL                                    5,350                                  0                    5,350

MUNICIPAL CLERK                                               32,000                         58,000                  90,000

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION                  35,000                                  0                  35,000

FINANCE ADMINISTRATION                   36,500                           5,775                  42,275

AUDIT SERVICES                                                 0                           5,775                    5,775

HUMAN RESOURCES                                   4,000                                  0                    4,000

ELECTIONS                                                       750                           2,400                    3,150

ASSESSMENT OF TAXES                            12,000                           1,350                  13,350

TAX COLLECTION                                      24,500                           3,150                  27,650

LEGAL SERVICE                                                   0                         38,700                  38,700

MUNIC. COURT – PROSECUTOR                      0                           3,500                    3,500

MUNIC. COURT                                           30,000                           1,200                  31,200

ENGINEERING                                                      0                           7,500                    7,500

PUBLIC BLDGS. & GROUNDS                   17,500                          4,100                  21,600

PLANNING BOARD                                       7,200                         14,000                  21,200

ZONING BOARD                                          12,600                           2,500                  15,100

GEN ’L LIABILITY INSURANCE                         0                         64,000                  64,000

FIRE DEPARTMENT                                                        0                         14,500                  14,500

FIRE HYDRANT SERVICE                                   0                           5,250                    5,250

FIRE PREVENTION                                     8,100                             1,600                    9,700

POLICE DEPARTMENT                            694,000                         41,000                735,000

NW BERGEN CENTRAL DISP                              0                       130,000                130,000

AMBULANCE CORPS                                          0                         24,000                  24,000

CODE ENFOR. – CONSTR                          77,000                           4,500                  81,500

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT                    2,550                           2,600                    5,150

TRANSIT BUS OPERATIONS                     20,000                           4,500                  24,500

DPW MUNICIPAL SERVICES                   327,000                         83,000                410,000

RECYCLING                                                 76,000                         35,500                111,500

STREET LIGHTING                                             0                          35,500                  35,500

SOLID WASTE DEPT.                                210,000                         13,000                223,000

SOLID WASTE DISP.                                                         0                         99,000                  99,000

RECREATION                                              15,500                           3,000                  18,500

PVSA – SEWER SVC.                                                          0                                  130,000                130,000

SENIOR ED/REC PROG .                                       0                           5,500                    5,500

BOARD OF HEALTH                                                 1,000                         21,250                  22,250

PUBLIC DEFENDER                                                          0                                      1,000                    1,000

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE                                          0                           1,100                    1,100

POOL                                                                       0                         21,000                  21,000

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                         59,500                  59,500

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                       473,000                473,000

WORKERS COMPENSATION                             0                         59,000                  59,000

JUDGMENTS                                                                     0                           2,000                    2,000

 

Total                                                           1,801,550                    1,755,150             3,556,700

ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan – yes                   Council Member Pazan – no

Council Member Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago – yes

Council Member Biggs – absent                   Council Member Nogara - yes

 

20.       Resolution for Professional Services Agreement Bergen County D epartment of Health (Bloodborne Pathogens)

 

Resolution No. 20-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

______________________________________________________________________________

 

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 Blood Borne pathogens Compliance Program; and

 

WHEREAS, the Bergen County Department of Health Services can assure compliance in accordance with P.E.O.S.H.A. as follows:

 

Annual Training                      Record Keeping    Exposure Control

Procurement of the Vaccine   Administration

 

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 2010; and

 

WHEREAS, the fee is to be in an amount not to exceed $3,475 for training and purchase of the vaccine under State Contract based on $48.00 per vaccination and funds will be available for this purpose; 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 Lenora Benjamin , Borough Administrator, is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Bergen County Department of Health Services to perform public health services of a professional nature for the Blood Borne Pathogens Program for the period of January 2010, through December 31, 2010, at a cost not to exceed $3,475 for training and purchase of the vaccine under State Contract based on $48.00 per vaccination; 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 2010 Current Fund Budget in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30 14.5

 

________________________

Lenora Benjamin , CFO

 

ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan - yes                    Council Member Pazan - yes

Council Member Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

21.       Resolution for Professional Services Animal Control Officer (BC)

 

Resolution No: 21-10

Offered by Council Member: Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock requires certain professional services for the calendar year of 2010 and

 

WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the expenditure for such professional services will exceed the sum of $18,011.76 in said calendar year; and

 

WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the 2010 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 2010.

 

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 Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs – absent                   Council Member Nogara - yes

 

22.       Resolution for Professional Services Alternate Prosecutor (Orseck)                                   

 

Resolution No: 22-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

WHEREAS the Borough of Glen Rock requires certain professional services for the calendar year of 2010 and

 

WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the expenditure for such professional services will per on a per diem basis in said calendar year; and

 

WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the 2010 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 2010.

 

Alternate Prosecutor                                      Eric Ian Orseck

 

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 - no

Council Member Orseck – abstain               Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs - absent                     Council Member Nogara - yes

 

 

23.       Resolution for Professional Services Prosecutor (Sullivan)

 

Resolution No.  23-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock requires certain professional services for the calendar year of 2010 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 2010 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 2010

 

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 Orseck –    yes                               Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

24.       Resolution with Bergen County re:  HIPPA Compliance

 

Resolution No.  24-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

______________________________________________________________________________

 

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 D epartment of Health Services has agreed to provide public health services through a contract agreement with the Borough of Glen Rock - D epartment of Health for the calendar year 2010; 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 Orseck – yes                                              Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

25.       Resolution Extending Contract of Clerk of the Works (J. McDonald)

 

Resolution No.  25-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

______________________________________________________________________________

 

RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONTRACT OF 

JANEEN McDONALD

CLERK OF THE WORKS FOR THE

MUNICIPAL BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT

 

            WHEREAS, Janeen McDonald was named Clerk of the Works for the Municipal Building renovation project on June 11, 2008 ; and

 

            WHEREAS, the original contract stipulated a 15 month agreement, from July 2008 through September 2009, for compensation in the amount of $67,500, or $4,500 per month; and

 

            WHEREAS,    an extension of that project was approved on November 5, 2009 to include the fourth quarter of 2009; and

 

            WHEREAS, there is a need for additional time by the Clerk of the Works to complete the project.

           

            NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that the contract for the clerk of the works for the Municipal Building Renovation Project be extended to include January 2010, at a monthly rate of $4,500.

 


ROLL CALL:

            Council Member O’Hagan – yes                   Council Member Pazan - no

            Council Member Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago – yes

            Council Member Biggs – absent                   Council Member Nogara - yes

 

 

26.       Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Capital Alternative Corporation

 

Resolution No.  26-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL ALTERNATIVES CORPORATION

 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock has had a successful business relationship with the grants consulting firm of Capital Alternatives Corporation ( CAC ) of New Milford, New Jersey since 1998, with CAC directly responsible for the receipt of over $257,000 of grants for 2009  to make improvements and offset taxes for the Borough; and

 

WHEREAS, the Borough has achieved the status of a favored client and is no longer charged an annual retainer fee by CAC , but the present contract continues the agreed upon schedule of percentage payments for grants received; and

 

WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to enter into an agreement with CAC to retain their services for 2010, and this is an extraordinary unspecifiable service which is exempt from public bidding but must be published in the newspaper in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law; now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that the attached agreement with Capital Alternatives Corporation is hereby authorized to be signed and attested to by the Mayor and Borough Clerk.

 

ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan - yes                    Council Member Pazan - yes

Council Member Orseck – yes                     Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

27.             Resolution for Mayor’s Appointments to Various Boards

 

Resolution No.  27-10

Offered by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

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 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

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                                   1/1/2010 to 12/31/2011

 

Minna Greenberg                               1/1/2010 to 12/31/2011

30 Rodney St .

 

Robert Tirserio                                  1/1/2009 to 12/31/2010

 

Carol Knapp                                        1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

 

HANDICAPPED PERSONS ADVISORY BOARD  1 Year Term  1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

Open Membership

 

Rona Mc Nabola                                                         1 year              1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

30 Spottswood Rd.

 

Harold Sylvester                                                         1 year              1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

36 Mortlock Pl.

 

Jean Baker Wunder                                                   1 year              1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

178 Harding Road

 

Bob Klein                                                                   1 year              1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

158 Diamond Bridge Ave.

Hawthorne , NJ

 

Susan Vanino                                                              1 year              1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

96 Waldron Avenue

 

Carol Knapp

258 Hamilton Avenue                                                             1 year              1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

 

JoAnn Perry                                                               1 year              1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

77 Thurston Terrace

 

GLEN ROCK HISTORIAN  3 year term    

 

Nancy Peck                                         1/1/2010 to 12/31/2013

10 Boulevard                                                 

 

HISTORICAL SOCIETY                  1 year term     1/1/2010 TO 12/31/2010

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     1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

Carol Thielke, Chairman                                                               1 Glen Avenue

Open Membership

 

GLEN ROCK REPRESENTATIVE TO BERGEN COUNTY TRANSIT COMMITTEE

1 year term    

Ronald W. Mineo                                                                   1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

36 Wadsworth Rd.  

Glen Rock Representative   

 

ALLIANCE FOR PREVENTION OF ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE

1 year term     1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

Fred Stahman

Robert Klein                                                                158 Diamond Bridge Ave.

Tom Ludlum                                                                19 Harding Rd..                 

Barbara Macdonald                                                    73 Valley Rd.                         

Karen Mitchell                                                             162 Berkeley Pl.                     

Jean Baker Wunder                                                     178 Harding Rd.                    

John van Keuren                                                          463 Rock Rd.

Dr. David Verducci                                                      620 Harristown Rd.

Jackie Kort                                                              286 Hamilton Avenue

Simon Toffel                                                                             

 

RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD           1 year term     1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

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        1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

 

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                             1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010

JoAnn Perry                            Emergency Management Coordinator

Lenora Benjamin                     Borough Administrator

Mary Jane Surrago                   Council President 1 year

Fred Stahman                          Chief of Police

Paul Herrlett                            President Board of Health                            

Matt Sellitti                             Chief of the Fire Department

Christine Kochaniec               Chief 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                 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

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  1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

Robert Schwartz, Representative                                             117 Woodvale Rd.

 

GLEN ROCK SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE       

10 member board       1 year term     1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010

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.   

Jim Seaton                                                                       73 Ferndale Ave.

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

Fred Stahman, Chief of Police

Bruce Rigg, Chairman                                                 

Pam Wolak

Paul Herrlett

 

ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan - yes                    Council Member Pazan - yes

Council Member Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago - yes                     

Council Member Biggs – absent                   Council Member Nogara - yes

 

Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member Surrago

            Seconded by Council Member Nogara

           

ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan - yes                    Council Member Pazan - yes

Council Member Orseck – yes                                  Council Member Surrago - yes                     

Council Member Biggs – absent                   Council Member Nogara - yes

 

RESOLUTIONS

1A.      Resolution Appointing Council President (Res. #28)

 

Resolution No.  28-10

Offered by Council Member Pazan

Seconded by Council Member Orseck

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RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL PRESIDENT

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that Mary Jane Surrago be nominated as President of the Borough Council for 2010.

                                                           

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that she 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 Orseck – yes                      Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs - abstain                   Council Member Nogara - yes

 

Mayor van Keuren swore in Mary Jane Surrago to the office of Council President. 

 

2A.      Statutory Appointments to Zoning Board (Res. #29)

 

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 2010

 

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT      7 Member Board          4 year term

Members of the Board

Bruce Beal                              1/1/2010 to 12/31/2013                       Chairman

Janet Chen                             1/1/2010 to 12/31/2013

Diane Herrlett                         1/1/2010 to 12/31/2013                        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                          1/1/2010 to 12/31/2011            Alternate 1:     2 year term  

Michael Peters                                   1/1/2010 to 12/31/2011            Alternate 2:     2 year term

 

3A.      Resolution for Statutory Appointments to Various Boards (Res. #30)

 

Resolution No. # 30-10

Offered by Council Member Orseck

Seconded by Council Member Nogara

 

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 2010.

 

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     1/1/2010 to 12/31/2013

V. Chairman   Jon Osborn                  1/1/2009 to 12/31/2010

Harold Knapp                                    1/1/2009 to 12/31/2012   

Mark Mc McCullough                        1/1/2010 to 12/31/2012                    Alt. 1

Kenneth Kang                                   1/1/2010 to 12/31/2011          Alt. 2

Art Pazan , Council Rep.1 year term  1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

Robert Tirserio          Class II           1 year term     1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

 

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                           1/1/2010 to 12/31/2013

Kathryn Feeney                       1/1/2010 to 12/31/2013

Theresa Andretta                   1/1/2008 to 12/31/2010

Jennie Mayer                          1/1/2009 to 12/31/2011

 

LIBRARY BOARD              7 member board           5 year term      40:54-9

Members of the Board

Bob VanLangen                     1/1/2006 to 12/31/2010            

Judy Silver                             1/1/2010 to 12/31/2014

Ken Palmer                           1/1/2008 to 12/31/2012

Vicki Fleiss                            1/1/2007 to 12/31/2011

Cynthia Stites                        1/1/2010 to 12/31/2014                                    

Bella Fellig                            1/1/2009 to 12/31/2010

Ann Boyle                              1/1/2009 to 12/31/2013

Marsha Kaiser, Supt. Rep.   1 year               1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

Opening

 

ASSESSMENT COMMISSION          3 member board         3 year term    

Members of the Committee

Rona McNabola                                 4/26/2009 to 12/31/2011

2 Opening

 

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION            7 member board         3 year term

Members of the Committee

Cindy Mehallow, Chairman                            1/1/2008 to 12/31/2010

Naomi Gamorra,                                             1/1/2009 to 12/31/2011

Rob Dill                                                           1/1/2008 to 12/31/2010

Planning Bd Rep.                                            1/1/2009 to 12/31/2011           

Scott King                                                       1/1/2010 to 12/31/2013

John Dzurenko                                                 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2013           

 Paul Sharur                                                      1/1/2010 to 12/31/2013

 Anne Granelli                                                 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010   Alt. 1

  Opening                                                                                              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                                                            1/1/2010 to 12/31/2014

Jon Cole                                                         1/1/2010 to 12/13/2014

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) 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2013

 

Brian Frugis

Building Sub Code Official                 4 year term     (Tenured Position)

Building Inspector                              1 year term     1/1/2010    to 12/31/2010

 

Nick Lordo

Electrical Sub Code Official               4 year term  

Electrical Inspector                            1 year term     1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

 

Thomas Zaconie

Plumbing Sub Code Official                4 year term     (Tenured Position)

Plumbing Inspector                            1 year term     1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

 

Mark Berninger

Property Maintenance Officer           1 year term     1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

Zoning Officer                                     1 year term     1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

 

Nancy Spiller

Land Use Administrator                     1 year term     1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010

 

ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan - yes                    Council Member Pazan - yes

Council Member Orseck – yes                     Council Member Surrago - yes         

Council Member Biggs - absent                    Council Member Nogara - yes

 

7.         MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person must state their name and address.  2 minute limit)

 

There was no one wishing to speak at this time.

 

8.         ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member O’Hagan

Seconded by Council member Orseck

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

 

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Jacqueline Scalia, Borough Clerk

 

9.          SOCIAL HOUR

Borough of Glen Rock

 

SINE D IE MEETING - January 7, 2010 at 7:20 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 O’Hagan – present                        Council Member Pazan – present

            Council Member Arnao – present                 Council Member Orseck – present

            Council Member Surrago – present              Council Member Biggs - absent

 

2.  ANNOUNCEMENTS / FLAG SALUTE

 

Council member Arnao led the Council and audience in the flag salute.

 

3.  UNFINISHE D BUSINESS OF 2009

 

There was no unfinished business for 2009.

 

4.  COUNCIL COMMENTS

 

Council member Arnao expressed his gratitude for serving on the Council.

 

Council members thanked Byron for his service and contribution to the borough. 

 

Motion to adjourn by Council Member Surrago

Seconded by Council Member Arnao

 

RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING - Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.    

               

There will be a Re-Organization Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock on Thursday, January 7, 2010 , at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building .

 

This