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PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
There will be a Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.
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 O’Hagan – present
Council Member Pazan – present
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck – present
Council Member Surrago – present
Council Member Biggs - present
2. FLAG SALUTE/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Biggs led the Council in the flag salute.
Mayor van Keuren swore in Pam Biggs as a Council member.
Mayor van Keuren read the following proclamation honoring Michael Bendett.
CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATION HONORING
MICHAEL THOMAS BENDETT
WHEREAS, in Boy Scouts, an important step in achieving the Eagle Scout award is presented to the scout in the form of a challenge: the Scout is asked to demonstrate that he, the Eagle candidate, can, through a project, relate to a community and contribute to its needs …both the Scout and the community become better for the experience; and
WHEREAS, the scope of Michael’s project was to provide both an appreciative community …in this case the borough of Glen Rock…with a useful, tangible and permanent improvement…..specifically, painting the fire hydrants…. and evidence of the value of his own Scouting experience; and,
WHEREAS, Michael showed that in this Eagle project he was able to focus and refine and contribute to others his qualities of enthusiasm, determination and acceptance of responsibility,
THEREFORE it is the judgment of this Mayor and Council that Michael Bendett’s accomplishment will continue to sustain his development as a Scout and as a leader, and to sustain his community with equal commitment, and
THEREFORE for all that he has done, I and the Borough Council of Glen Rock offer our congratulations and declare that September 18th, 2009 be designated as Michael Bendett Day in Glen Rock and that for the time period 12.01 am to 12.05 am on that day, the name of the Borough of Glen Rock be changed to Michaelbendettadelphia, NJ.
3. 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 adoption of all resolutions, received and filed letters, correspondence, reports and approval of applications and minutes.
Resolutions:
1. Resolution for Approval of Minutes 12/10/08 & 12/22/08
Resolution No. 36-09
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meeting of December 10 & 22, 2008
Be accepted as submitted.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
2. Resolution for Risk Managers Agreement
Resolution No. 37-09
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
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RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 1st day of January, 2009 between the Borough of Glen Rock (hereinafter referred to as MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY) and Burton Agency (hereinafter referred to as the CONSULTANT).
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has offered to the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY professional risk management consulting services as required in the bylaws of the Bergen Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Funds, and;
WHEREAS, the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY desires these professional services pursuant to the resolution adopted by the governing body of the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY at a meeting held January 14, 2009 and;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, agree as follows:
1. For and in consideration of the amount stated hereinafter, the CONSULTANT shall:
a. Assist the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY in identifying its insurable Property & Casualty exposures and to recommend professional methods to reduce, assume or transfer the risk or loss.
b. Assist the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY in understanding the various coverages available from the Bergen Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund
c. Review with the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY any additional coverages that the CONSULTANT feels should be carried but are not available from the FUND and subject to the MUNICIPALITY’S or AUTHORITY’S authorization, place such coverages outside the FUND.
d. Assist the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY in the preparation of applications, statements of values, and similar documents requested by the FUND, it being understood that this Agreement does not include any appraisal work by the CONSULTANT.
e. Review Certificates of Insurance from contractors, vendors and professionals when requested by the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY.
f. Review the MUNICIPALITY’S OR AUTHORITY’S assessment as prepared by the FUND and assist the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY in the preparation of its annual insurance budget.
g. Review the loss and engineering reports and generally assist the safety committee in its loss containment objectives. Also, attend no less than one (1) municipal safety committee meeting per annum to promote the safety objectives and goals of the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY and the FUND.
h. Assist where needed in the settlement of claims, with the understanding that the scope of the CONSULTANT’S involvement does not include the work normally done by a public adjuster.
i. Perform any other risk management related services required by the FUND’s bylaws.
2. In exchange for the above services, the CONSULTANT shall be compensated in the following manner:
a. The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY a fee as compensation for services rendered, an amount equal to six percent (6%) of the MUNICIPALITY’S or AUTHORITY’S annual assessment as promulgated by the FUNDS. Said fee shall be paid to the CONSULTANT within thirty (30) days of payment of the MUNICIPALITY’S or AUTHORITY’S assessment.
b. For any insurance coverages authorized by the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY to be placed outside the FUND, the CONSULTANT shall receive as compensation the normal brokerage commissions paid by the insurance company. The premiums for said policies shall not be added to the FUND’S assessment in computing the fee outlined in 2 (a).
3. The term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year. However, this Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time by mailing to the other written notice, certified mail return receipt, calling for termination at not less than thirty (30) days thereafter. In the event of termination of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT’S fee outlined in 2(a) above shall be prorated to date of termination.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao -absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
3. Resolution Appointing Capital Alternative (Grant Consultants)
Resolution No. 38-09
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
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 $2,612,450 of grants 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 2009, 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 Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
4. Resolution Interlocal Service Agreement with Ridgewood for Medical Check-up and Child Immunization Shots
Resolution No. 39-09
Offered by Council member Orseck
Seconded by Council member Surrago
RESOLUTION FOR AGREEMENT WITH VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
FOR CHILD HEALTH CLINICS WITH DR. URIAN KIM
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that an agreement with the Village of Ridgewood, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey be entered into to provide medical check-ups and child immunization shots for children of pre-school age, and
WHEREAS, Dr. Urian Kim, MD, a licensed physician of the State of New Jersey, will provide the services required by law, and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kim agrees to contract with the Village of Ridgewood and Borough of Glen Rock at the Child Health Clinics held the last Thursday of every month at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 233 S. Highwood Ave., Glen Rock, NJ and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of Dr. Kim to provide necessary care to individuals without regard to race, creed, color, natural origin, sex, handicap or ability to pay and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, for the calendar year 2009-2010, the Borough shall pay to Dr. Kim a fee for services of not to exceed a yearly total of $1,650.00. There shall be ten clinics per year and Dr. Kim shall bill the Borough of Glen Rock on a monthly basis for services rendered, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, New Jersey that the Borough of Glen Rock be and is hereby authorized to participate in this program.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
5. Resolution Amending Parking Map
Resolution No. 40-09
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO
THE PARKING MAP OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
WHEREAS, pursuant to Borough Code §150-6 “Parking Map”, the Governing Body is authorized to adopt changes to the “Parking Map of the Borough of Glen Rock, Bergen County, New Jersey” dated October, 2002, by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body has reviewed the proposed changes to the Parking Map and is desirous of changing/updating the map to be consistent with all changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock as follows:
1. The Parking Map of the Borough of Glen Rock, Bergen County, New Jersey, dated October, 2002 is hereby amended as follows:
a. Main Street (west side) from approximately 60 feet south of Rock Road to approximately 211 feet south of Rock Road - 2 hour parking (angle spots);
b. Main Street (west side) from approximately 220 feet south of Rock Road to approximately 570 feet south of Rock Road - Resident/Employee Permit Parking (angle spots);
c. Main Street (east side) from approximately 25 feet south of Rodney Street to approximately 25 feet north of Bradford Street - 2 hour parking;
d. Rodney Street (south side) from approximately 35 feet east of Main Street to approximately 165 feet east of Main Street - Employee Permit Parking only;
e. Glen Avenue North Parking Lot (rear of the mall) - from the northern entrance of the lot (off Glen Avenue near Austin Place) - approximately 25 feet south west of the entrance to approximately 55 feet south west of the entrance - 1 Glen Avenue Parking Only (4 Parking Spaces along the Rail Road Tracks).
f. Glen Avenue North Parking Lot (rear of the mall) - from the northern entrance of the lot (off of Glen Avenue near Austin Place) - approximately 58 feet south west of the entrance to approximately 147 feet south west of the entrance - Employee Permit Parking only (10 Parking Spaces along the Rail Road Tracks);
g. Glen Avenue North Parking Lot (rear of the mall) - from the northern entrance of the lot (off of Glen Avenue near Austin Place), the parking row along Glen Avenue from the entrance to approximately 55 feet south east of the entrance - 1 Glen Avenue Parking Only (6 Parking Spaces);
h. Glen Avenue North Parking Lot (rear of the mall) - excepting therefore for the ten (10) 1 Glen Avenue Parking Spaces and the ten (10) Employee Permit Parking Spaces - the balance of the lot in 3 hour time limit Shopper Parking.
2. The Borough Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an updated Parking Map to incorporate the changes authorized herein;
3. The Parking Map, as amended by the Borough Engineer, shall be marked as Schedule “A” and attached to Chapter 150 of the Cod of the Borough of Glen Rock pursuant to §150-6.
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the form of Contract in the form as approved by the Borough Attorney; and be it further
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
6. Resolution Appointing Community Development Representative
Resolution No. 41-09
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE BEREGN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock has entered into a Three-Year Cooperative Agreement with the County of Bergen, as provided under the Interlocal Service Act NJSA 40A:8A-1 et seq., and Title 1` of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and
WHEREAS, said agreement requires that one Municipal Representative be appointed by the Governing Body of the community to be part of the Community Development Regional Committee for the term of one year January 1, 2009, through January 1, 2010
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body hereby appoints Joan Orseck as its representative to participate on the Community Development Regional Committee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Lenora Benjamin, Borough Administrator be appointed as the alternative representative.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
7. Resolution Appointing Borough Planner
Resolution No.: 42-09
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded Council Member Surrago
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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 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, Phillips, Preiss Shapiro Associates, Inc. has submitted a proposal dated October 28, 2008, and a rate sheet as of January 13, 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 Phillips, Preiss Shapiro Associates, Inc. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Phillips, Preiss Shapiro Associates, Inc. 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 Phillips, Preiss Shapiro Associates, Inc. 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 Phillips, Preiss Shapiro Associates, Inc. to be the most qualified firm to assist the Borough in its planning needs for 2009; 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 Phillips, Preiss Shapiro Associates, Inc. as declared herein to provide professional planning 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 – absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
4. ORDINANCES
Ordinance Procedure # 1582 (Clothing Bins)
Date of Introduction: January 14, 2009
Council Resolution #43-09
Introduced by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 133 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "LICENSING"; TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PLACEMENT AND USE OF CHARITABLE CLOTHING BINS THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH
Heretofore introduced and does now pass on first reading, and that the said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on January 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at the Municipal Building in the Borough of Glen Rock, and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance, and that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance in the Bergen Record according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said ordinance will be further considered for final passage.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1582
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 133 OF THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH
OF GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "LICENSING"; TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE PLACEMENT AND USE OF CHARITABLE
CLOTHING BINS THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council, the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
WHEREAS, this ordinance is established pursuant to P.L. 2007, c.209 ( c. 40:48-2.60 et seq.) concerning Charitable Clothing Bins.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, as follows:
Section I. Chapter 133, “Licensing” of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Glen Rock is hereby supplemented and amended by the creation of new Section 133-34 entitled “Charitable Clothing Bins” to read as follows:
“SECTION 133-34 CHARITABLE CLOTHING BINS.
§133-34.1 Definitions.
For the purposes of this Section only, the terms “solicitation” or “solicit” shall mean the request, directly or indirectly, for money, credit, property, financial assistance, or other thing of any kind or value. Solicitation shall include, but not be limited to, the use or employment of canisters, cards, receptacles or similar devices for the collection of money or other thing of value. A solicitation shall take place whether or not the person making the solicitation receives any contribution.
§133-34.2 Requirements for placement, use of clothing bins for solicitation purposes.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no person shall place, use, or employ a donation clothing bin within the Borough of Glen Rock, for solicitation purposes, without obtaining a permit from the Zoning Officer, which is approved by the Governing Body. Permits are renewable on an annual basis during the month of January.
§133-34.3 Permit Fee.
The annual permit fee is $25.00 per bin and will be used to offset the costs involved in enforcing this Section.
§133-34.4 Application Requirements.
The application for obtaining a permit shall include:
a. The location where the bin would be situated, as precisely as possible;
b. The manner in which the person anticipates any clothing or other donations collected via the bin would be used, sold, or dispersed, and the method by which the proceeds of collected donations would be allocated or spent;
c. The name and telephone number of the bona fide office of any person or entity which may share or profit from any clothing or other donations collected via the bin, at which such person can be reached during normal business hours; and
d. Written consent from the property owner to place the bin on his or her property.
§133-34.5 Renewal Application Requirements.
In addition to the above application requirements, renewal applications must include:
a. A statement on the manner in which the person has used, sold, or dispersed any clothing or other donation collected via the bin, the method by which the proceeds of collected donations have been allocated or spent, and any changes the person anticipate it may make in these process during the period covered by the renewal;
b. The name and telephone number of the bona fide office of any entity which shared or profited from any clothing or other donations collected via the bin, and of any entities which may do so during the period covered by the renewal; and
c. The location where the bin is situated, as precisely as possible, and, if the location of the bin is to be moved, the new location where the bin is to be situated, as precisely as possible and the written consent from the property owner of the new location to place the bin on his or her property.
§133-34.6 Placement of Bins.
The Zoning Officer shall not grant an application for a permit to place, use, or employ a donation clothing bin if he or she determines that the placement of the bin could constitute a safety hazard. Such hazards shall include, but not be limited to, the placement of a donation clothing bin within 100 yards of any place which stores large amounts of, or sells, fuel or other flammable liquids or gases; or the placement of a bin where it interferes with vehicular or pedestrian circulation. The person placing, using or employing a donation clothing bin shall maintain the bin and the area surrounding the bin such that there shall be no accumulation of clothing or other donations outside the bin.
§133-34.7 Display of Permit.
The following information shall be clearly and conspicuously displayed on the exterior of the donation clothing bin:
a. The permit number and its date of expiration;
b. The name and address of the registered person who owns the bin, and of any other entity which may share or profit from any clothing or other donations collected via the bin;
c. The telephone number of the owner’s bona fide office, and, if applicable, the telephone number of the bona fide office of any other entity which may share or profit from any clothing or other donations collected via the bin.
d. In cases when any entity other than the person who owns the bin may share or profit from any clothing or other donations collected via the bin, a notice, written in a clear and easily understandable manner, indicating that clothing or other donations collected via the bin, their proceeds, or both, may be shared, or given entirely to, an entity other than the person who owns the bin, and identifying all such entities which may share or profit from such donations; and
e. A statement, consistent with the information provided to the Borough in the most recent permit or renewal application, indicating the manner in which the owner anticipates any clothing or other donations collected via the bin would be used, sold, or dispersed, and the method by which the proceeds of collected donations would be allocated or spent.
§133-34.8 Receipt, investigation of complaints relative to donation clothing bin.
a. The Zoning Officer shall receive and investigate, within thirty (30) days, any complaints from the public about the bin. Whenever it appears to the Zoning Officer that a person has engaged in, or is engaging in any act or practice in violation of Section 2 of P.L. 2007, c. 209 ( c. 40:48-2.61), as may be amended or supplemented, the person or entity who placed the bin shall be issued a warning, stating that if the violation is not rectified or a hearing with the Zoning Officer is not requested within forty five (45) days, the bin will be seized or removed at the expense of the person who placed the bin, and any clothing or other donations collected via the bin will be sold at public auction or otherwise disposed of. In addition to any other means used to notify the person who placed the bin, such warning shall be affixed to the exterior of the bin itself.
b. In the event that the person who placed the bin does not rectify the violation or request a hearing within forty five (45) days of the posting of the warning, the Zoning Officer may seize the bin, remove it, or have it removed, at the expense of the person who placed the bin, and sell at public auction or otherwise dispose of any clothing or other donations collected via the bin. Any proceeds from the sale of the donations collected via the bin shall be paid to the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough.
§133-34.9 Additional penalties, remedies.
In addition to any other penalties or remedies authorized by the laws of this State, any person who violates any provision of this Section or the provisions of P.L.2007, c.209 (c. 40:48-2.60, et seq.) as amended or supplemented which results in seizure of the donation clothing bin shall be:
a. Subject to a penalty of up to $20,000 for each violation. The Zoning Officer may bring this action in the Glen Rock Municipal Court or the Superior Court of New Jersey as a summary proceeding under the Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999, P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.), and any penalty monies collected shall be paid to the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough; and
b. Deemed ineligible to place, use, or employ a donation clothing bin for solicitation purposes pursuant to this Section and P.L.2007, c.209 (C.40:48-2.61), as amended or supplemented. A person disqualified from placing, using, or employing a donation clothing bin by violating the provisions of P.L.2007, c.209 (C.40:48-2.60 et seq.) may apply to the Zoning Officer to have that person’s eligibility restored. The Zoning Officer may restore the eligibility of a person who:
1. Acts within the public interest; and
2. Demonstrates that he/she made a good faith effort to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance and P.L. 2007, c.209 (C.40:48-2.60 et seq.), as amended or supplemented, and all other applicable laws and regulations, or had no fraudulent intentions.
Section II. VALIDITY-SEVERABILITY If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance shall be held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance but such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the section, paragraph, subdivision or clause directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered.
Section III All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed.
Section IV This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage as required by law.
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Ordinance Procedure # 1583 (Police Salaries)
Date of Introduction: January 14, 2009
Council Resolution # 44-09
Introduced by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
Heretofore introduced and does now pass on first reading, and that the said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on January 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at the Municipal Building in the Borough of Glen Rock, and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance, and that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance in the Bergen Record according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said ordinance will be further considered for final passage.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1583
AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock in the County of Bergen, New Jersey as follows:
SECTION 1. That there is hereby established salary and wages for the classification of certain employees herein below set forth:
POLICE - 2008
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Police Officer
$31,927
$105,003
Detective
$112,338
Sergeant
$113,457
Detective Supervisor–Sergeant
$113,954
Lieutenant
$119,054
Detective Supervisor-Lieutenant
$119,542
SECTION 2. All Salaries herein above listed are to be considered as annual salaries unless otherwise designated.
SECTION 3. The Annual Salaries, weekly wages, and hourly wages shall be paid in bi-weekly installments.
SECTION 4. The amount to be paid to each officer or employee within the salary and wage range shall be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Mayor and Council.
SECTION 5. In addition to the salary ranges indicated above, longevity pay will be given to full-time Police Officers at the rate of two (2%) per cent for each four years of service not to exceed twelve (12%) per cent or the amount set forth in the contract. Longevity credit will be computed and paid semi-annually each year (January 1 and July 1) and semi-annually thereafter. Employees who serve in more than one capacity and spend their full time in Borough Service shall be considered a full-time employee for the purpose of longevity.
SECTION 6. In addition to the salary ranges indicated above, longevity pay will be given to full-time Police Employees as specified in the contract.
SECTION 7. The provisions of any ordinance or ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 8. Where labor contract prevails, terms and conditions of the contract shall supersede this ordinance.
SECTION 9. This ordinance shall take effect retroactive to January 1, 2009 upon passage and publication as required by law.
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Ordinance Procedure # 1584 (DPW Salaries)
Date of Introduction: January 14, 2009
Council Resolution # 45-09
Introduced by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
Heretofore introduced and does now pass on first reading, and that the said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on January 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at the Municipal Building in the Borough of Glen Rock, and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance, and that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance in the Bergen Record according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said ordinance will be further considered for final passage.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1584
AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock in the County of Bergen,
New Jersey as follows:
SECTION 1. That there is hereby established salary and wages for the classification of certain employees
herein below set forth:
2009 PUBLIC WORKS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Foreman
20.00 per hr
33.00 per hr
Mechanic
20.00 per
hr
35.00 per hr
Assistant Mechanic
20.00 per hr
33.00 per hr
Laborer
20.00 per hr
31.00 per hr
2009 SANITATION
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Driver
20.00 per hr
32.00 per hr
Loader
19.00 per hr
30.00 per hr
2009 RECYCLING
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Laborer
20.00 per hr
31.00 per hr
SECTION 2. The Annual Salaries, weekly wages, and hourly wages shall be paid in bi-weekly installments, except that the Mayor and Council, Secretary of the Board of Health may be compensated quarterly.
SECTION 3. The amount to be paid to each officer or employee within the salary and wage range shall be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Mayor and Council.
SECTION 4. In addition to the salary ranges indicated above, longevity pay will be given to full-time Public Works personnel, Sanitation personnel, and Administrative personnel hired before 1-1-77 and Police Officers at the rate of two (2%) per cent for each four years of service not to exceed twelve (12%) per cent or the amount set forth in the contract. Longevity credit will be computed and paid semi-annually each year (January 1 and July 1) and semi-annually thereafter. Employees who serve in more than one capacity and spend their full time in Borough Service shall be considered a full-time employee for the purpose of longevity.
SECTION 5. The provisions of any ordinance or ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 6. Where labor contract prevails, terms and conditions of the contract shall supersede this ordinance.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect retroactive to January 1, 2009 upon passage and publication as required by law.
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Ordinance Procedure # 1585 (Non-Union Personnel)
Date of Introduction: January 14, 2009
Council Resolution # 46-09
Introduced by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
Heretofore introduced and does now pass on first reading, and that the said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on January 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at the Municipal Building in the Borough of Glen Rock, and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance, and that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance in the Bergen Record according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said ordinance will be further considered for final passage.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1585
AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock in the County of Bergen, New Jersey as follows:
SECTION 1. That there is hereby established salary and wages for the classification of certain employees herein below set forth:
OFFICIALS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Mayor
$ 4,100.00
Councilman
3,000.00
ADMINISTRATIVE & EXECUTIVE
Borough Administrator
$35,000.00
55,000.00
Borough Clerk
40,000.00
75,000.00
Clerk Secretary
29,000.00
50,000.00
Part Time – Clerical
7.15 per hour
34.00 per hour
Part Time – Computer Consultant
20.00 per hour
50.00 per hour
FINANCE
Chief Financial Officer
40,000.00
88,000.00
Asst. Chief Financial Officer
40,000.00
58,000.00
Benefits Administrator
3,000.00
18,000.00
ELECTIONS
Clerk
450.00
600.00/election
Assistant Clerk
250.00
500.00/election
ASSESSMENT & COLLECTION
Assessor
25,000.00
39,000.00
Assessor’s Secretary
8,000.00
30,000.00
Collector
40,000.00
67,000.00
Assistant Cashier
25,000.00
44,000.00
Part Time Clerical
7.15 per hour
30.00 per hour
LEGAL
Borough Attorney
13,000.00
MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge
10,000.00
21,000.00
Court Administrator
30,000.00
65,000.00
Deputy Court Administrator
20,000.00
36,000.00
Part Time Clerical
7.15 per hour
30.00 per hour
PUBLIC BUILDING
Custodian
30,000.00
67,000.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief
85,000.00
135,000.00
Captain
80,000.00
133,000.00
Adminis. Aid/Records Mngmt 30,000.00
46,000.00
Business Sec/Records Clerk
23,000.00
46,000.00
Support Personnel (Pt time)
9.00 per hour
26.00 per hour
School Crossing Guards
9.00 per hour
26.00 per hour
Police Matron – Part Time
9.00 per hour
26.00 per hour
Parking Enforcement Officer
9.00 per hour
26.00 per hour
Emergency Management Coord. 5,000.00
8,800.00
Assist. Emergency Mngmt Coord. 1,000.00
4,600.00
CODE ENFOCEMENT OFFICE
Const. Off/Code Enf Off
30,000.00
110,000.00
Plumbing Inspector
20,000.00
33,000.00
Electrical Inspector
20,000.00
30,000.00
Technical Asst/Office Mgr.
20,000.00
50,000.00
Technical Assistant
20,000.00
46,000.00
Building Inspector
10,000.00
71,000.00
Fire Sub Code Official
10,000.00
28,000.00
Part Time Clerical
12.00 per hour
34.00 per hour
FIRE PREVENTION CODE ENFORCEMENT
Fire Prevention Officer
5,000.00
23,000.00
Fire Safety Inspector
7.15 per hour
24.00 per hour
Fire Prevention Secretary
7.15 per hour
18.00 per hour
ZONING & PLANNING
Land Use Administrator
6,000.00
34,000.00
Zoning Official
15,000.00
34,000.00
Zoning/Planning Board Secty 15,000.00
36,000.00
PUBLIC WORKS
Director
50,000.00
99,000.00
Office Secretary/Clerical
30,000.00
50,000.00
Clerical
7.15 per hour
34.00 per hour
Seasonal Help
7.15 per hour
22.00 per hour
Litter Patrol
7.15 per hour
12.00 per hour
Sidewalk Inspector
1,500.00
4,400.00
Storm Water Mngmt Coord.
1,000.00
4,400.00
Sewer Operations consultant
1,000.00
6,600.00
RECYCLING
Recycling Coordinator
40,000.00
81,000.00
Landfill Attendant
7.15 per hour
34.00 per hour
Recycling Attendants
7.15 per hour
32.00 per hour
BOARD OF HEALTH
Secretary
1,000.00
4,200.00
TRANSPORTATION
Driver
15.00 per hour
22.00 per hour
Transportation Coordinator
7.15 per hour
30.00 per hour
RECREATION
Director
8,000.00
50,000.00
Playground Supervisor
2,000.00
9,464.00
Playground Instructor
7.15 per hour
18.00 per hour
Kindergarten Swim Director
900.00
3,400.00
Kindergarten Swim Assistant
7.15 per hour
22.00 per hour
Open Gym Program
7.15 per hour
18.00 per hour
Shack Program Director
2,000.00
5,000.00
POOL
Director
5,500.00
17,000.00
Assistant Director
3,200.00
10,000.00
Head Guard
2,600.00
12,000.00
Swim Team Coach
700.00
4,000.00
Assistant Swim Team coach
100.00
2,000.00
Lifeguard
7.15 per hour
15.00 per hour
Gate
7.15 per hour
15.00 per hour
Maintenance
8.00 per hour
21.00 per hour
LIBRARY
Director
65,000.00
93,000.00
Assistant Director
50,000.00
69,000.00
Supervising Children’s Libr.
40,000.00
56,000.00
Adminis. Secy./Bookkeeper
34,000.00
50,000.00
Supervising Library Assist.
27,000.00
42,000.00
Senior Library Assistant
25,000.00
39,000.00
Library Assistant
21,500.00
34,000.00
Children’s Room Library Asst
21,500.00
34,000.00
Custodian
26,000.00
45,000.00
Extra Help-Part Time
6.15 per hour
40.00 per hour
Board Recording Secretary
60.00 per meeting
73.00 per meeting
SECTION 2. All salaries herein above listed are to be considered as annual salaries unless otherwise designated.
SECTION 3. The Annual Salaries, weekly wages, and hourly wages shall be paid in bi-weekly installments, except that the Mayor and Council, Secretary of the Board of Health may be compensated quarterly.
SECTION 4. The amount to be paid to each officer or employee within the salary and wage range shall be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Mayor and Council.
SECTION 5. In addition to the salary ranges indicated above, longevity pay will be given to full-time Public Works personnel, Sanitation personnel, and Administrative personnel hired before 1-1-77 and Police Officers at the rate of two (2%) per cent for each four years of service not to exceed twelve (12%) per cent or the amount set forth in the contract. Longevity credit will be computed and paid semi-annually each year (January 1 and July 1) and semi-annually thereafter. Employees who serve in more that one capacity and spend their full time in Borough Service shall be considered a full-time employee for the purpose of longevity.
SECTION 6. The Mayor and Council may allow a onetime payment of $500 - $1,000 for employees who have attended classes and have earned a certification appropriate to their position or department.
SECTION 7. The provisions of any ordinance or ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 8. Where labor contract prevails, terms and conditions of the contract shall supersede this ordinance.
SECTION 9. This ordinance shall take effect retroactive to January 1, 2009 upon passage and publication as required by law.
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Ordinance Procedure # 1586 (Zoning Adjustments)
Date of Introduction: January 14, 2009
Council Resolution # 47-09
Introduced by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member O‘Hagan
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO AMEND CHAPTER 230 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, 1971, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING"; BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING UNIFORM RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ZONING WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK; TO PROVIDE FOR MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO ZONING DISTRICTS
Heretofore introduced and does now pass on first reading, and that the said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on January 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at the Municipal Building in the Borough of Glen Rock, and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance, and that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance in the Bergen Record according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said ordinance will be further considered for final passage.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1586
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO AMEND CHAPTER 230 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, 1971, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING"; BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING UNIFORM RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ZONING WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK; TO PROVIDE FOR MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO ZONING DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Borough of Glen Rock, has recommended by Resolution, that the Governing Body adopt an amendment to the zoning ordinance whereby the portions of Lots 23 and 24, Block 177 currently zoned A-2 Residential be incorporated into the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District for the reasons set forth in the Resolution, minutes of the meeting and the recommendation of the Borough Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Borough of Glen Rock, has recommend by Resolution, that the Governing Body adopt an amendment to the zoning ordinance whereby approximately 1,718 S.F. existing lot area of Lot 9.01, Block 38.01, used exclusively for parking and currently zoned A-2 Residential, be incorporated into the C-3 Wholesale Commercial District for the reasons set forth in the Resolution, minutes of the meeting and the recommendation of the Borough Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body, having review the recommendations of the Planning Board and the record annexed thereto, concur with the proposed amendments to the Zoning Districts and Map to effectuate the changes proposed therein.
NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT ORDAINED By the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 230 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Glen Rock, 1971, as amended, being an Ordinance entitled "Zoning", is hereby amended as follows:
1. Article III. entitled “Zone District; Section Zone Map”, Section 230-6, Zone Map is hereby amended as follows:
A. The zone map of the Borough of Glen Rock, Bergen County New Jersey, which is marked Schedule A and attached to the Chapter is hereby amended as to the following properties:
1. Lot 9.01, Block 38.01, which is currently zoned partly in the A-2 residential zone and C-3 Wholesale Commercial District is hereby rezoned to be entirely in the C-3 Wholesale Commercial District.
2. Lots 23 and 24, Block 177, which are currently zoned partly in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and the A-2 Residential District is hereby rezoned to be entirely in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.
If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance shall be held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance but such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the section, paragraph,
subdivision or clause directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered.
Section III All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed.
Section IV This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage as required by law.
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Ordinance Procedure # 1587 (Fees charged for Resident Commuter Shuttle Bus)
Date of Introduction: January 14, 2009
Council Resolution # 48-09
Introduced by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Biggs
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 101 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "FEES” BEING AN ORDINANCE COVERING FEES CHARGED BY VARIOUS AGENCIES, BUREAUS AND DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH; TO PROVIDE FOR FEES FOR THE RESIDENT COMMUTER SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE TO BUS/TRAIN STATIONS ONLY
Heretofore introduced and does now pass on first reading, and that the said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on January 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at the Municipal Building in the Borough of Glen Rock, and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance, and that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance in the Bergen Record according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said ordinance will be further considered for final passage.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1587
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 101 OF THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971
AS AMENDED ENTITLED "FEES” BEING AN ORDINANCE
COVERING FEES CHARGED BY VARIOUS AGENCIES, BUREAUS
AND DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH; TO PROVIDE FOR
FEES FOR THE RESIDENT COMMUTER SHUTTLE BUS
SERVICE TO BUS/TRAIN STATIONS ONLY
Section I - Chapter 101 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Glen Rock 1971 as amended being an Ordinance entitled "Fees" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
A. Chapter 101 of the Revised General Ordinance of the Borough of Glen Rock, 1971 as amended, entitled “Fees” is hereby amended as follows:
1. Section 101.20 entitled “Commuter Shuttle Transportation” is deleted in it’s entirety and replaced with the following:
“101.20 Commuter Shuttle Transportation.
The Borough provides a vehicle for the use of its residents for shuttle bus service to/from the various bus stops and train stations within the Borough. The Borough Clerk, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to issue fare cards or books for the use of the shuttle bus service. If any patron does not have the Borough-issued fare card, the bus driver shall have the authority to deny access to the bus. The fee for the use of this service is set forth herein.
A. The annual fee (to be prorated if less than a 12 month period) for a Borough resident’s unlimited use of the commuter shuttle bus service is as follows:
i. $75 per annum.
ii. $50 per annum for each additional household member.
B. The per use fee for each resident using the commuter shuttle bus service is as follows:
i. $10 for a 10 ride trip ticket book.
Section II. VALIDITY-SEVERABILITY If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance shall be held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance but such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the section, paragraph, subdivision or clause directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered.
Section III All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed.
Section IV This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage as required by law.
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Ordinance Procedure # 1588 (Modify Parking Restrictions)
Date of Introduction: January 14, 2009
Council Resolution # 49-09
Introduced by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 216 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING AND OPERATION OF VEHICLES WITHIN THE BOROUGH; TO LIMIT PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE BOROUGH
Heretofore introduced and does now pass on first reading, and that the said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on January 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at the Municipal Building in the Borough of Glen Rock, and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance, and that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance in the Bergen Record according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said ordinance will be further considered for final passage.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1588
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 216 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING AND OPERATION OF VEHICLES WITHIN THE BOROUGH; TO LIMIT PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE BOROUGH
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council, the Borough of Glen Rock, County of
Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section I - Chapter 216 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Glen Rock 1971 as amended being an Ordinance entitled "Vehicles and Traffic" is hereby amended as to the following section:
1. Subsection 30 entitled “Schedule III: Time Limit Parking” is hereby amended by deleting there from the following:
Name of Street Side Time Limit Location
Rock Road North Monday Between the easterly boundary
through of Main Line Railroad and the
Saturday; Railroad westerly boundary of the
2 hours Bergen County Branch Railroad, except for the following areas where it shall be prohibited:
A. A distance of 60 feet west of the westerly curbline of Glen Avenue.
B. A distance of 43 feet east of the easterly curbline of Glen Avenue.
C. A distance of 30 feet west of the westerly curbline of the Valley Road.
D. A distance of 22 feet west of the westerly curbline of the Bergen County Branch.
E. A distance of 20 feet east of the easterly curbline of Valley Road.
F. On the northerly curb of Rock Road between the westerly boundary of Main Line Railroad and a point 250 feet from the easterly curbline of Doremus Avenue.
G. Crosswalk from east boundary of the Main Line Railroad 185 feet, for a distance of 35 feet.
2. Subsection 30 entitled “Schedule III: Time Limit Parking” is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
Name of Street Side Time Limit Location
Rock Road North Monday Between the easterly boundary
through of Main Line Railroad and the
Saturday; Railroad westerly boundary of the
1 hour Bergen County Branch Railroad, except for the following areas where it shall be prohibited:
A. A distance of 60 feet west of the westerly curbline of Glen Avenue.
B. A distance of 43 feet east of the easterly curbline of Glen Avenue.
C. A distance of 30 feet west of the westerly curbline of the Valley Road.
D. A distance of 22 feet west of the westerly curbline of the Bergen County Branch.
E. A distance of 20 feet east of the easterly curbline of Valley Road.
F. On the northerly curb of Rock Road between the westerly boundary of Main Line Railroad and a point 250 feet from the easterly curbline of Doremus Avenue.
G. Crosswalk from east
Boundary of the Main Line Railroad 185 feet for a distance of 35 feet.
Section II. VALIDITY-SEVERABILITY If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance shall be held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance but such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the section, paragraph, subdivision or clause directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered.
Section III All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed.
Section IV This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage as required by law.
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Ordinance Procedure # 1589 (Developer’s Fee)
Date of Introduction: January 14, 2009
Council Resolution # 50-09
Introduced by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 101 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "FEES" BEING AN ORDINANCE COVERING FEES CHARGED BY VARIOUS AGENCIES, BUREAUS AND DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK: TO ESTABLISH A DEVELOPMENT FEE PERTAINING TO THE COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Heretofore introduced and does now pass on first reading, and that the said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on January 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at the Municipal Building in the Borough of Glen Rock, and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance, and that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance in the Bergen Record according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said ordinance will be further considered for final passage.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1589
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 101 OF THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH
OF GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "FEES" BEING
AN ORDINANCE COVERING FEES CHARGED BY VARIOUS AGENCIES, BUREAUS AND DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK:
TO ESTABLISH A DEVELOPMENT FEE PERTAINING
TO THE COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council, the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section I - Chapter 101 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Glen Rock 1971 as amended being an Ordinance entitled "Fees" is hereby amended as follows:
A. There is added thereto a new Section 101-20 entitled “Development Fees” to read as follows:
101-20. Development Fee.
A. Purpose.
a) In Holmdel Builder’s Association V. Holmdel Township, 121 N.J. 550 (1990), the New Jersey Supreme Court determined that mandatory development fees are authorized by the Fair Housing Act of 1985 (the Act), N.J.S.A. 52:27d-301 et seq., and the State Constitution, subject to the Council on Affordable Housing’s (COAH’s) adoption of rules.
b) Pursuant to P.L.2008, c.46 section 8 ( C. 52:27D-329.2) and the Statewide Non-Residential Development Fee Act ( C. 40:55D-8.1 through 8.7), COAH is authorized to adopt and promulgate regulations necessary for the establishment, implementation, review, monitoring and enforcement of municipal affordable housing trust funds and corresponding spending plans. Municipalities that are under the jurisdiction of the Council or court of competent jurisdiction and have a COAH-approved spending plan may retain fees collected from non-residential development.
c) This ordinance establishes standards for the collection, maintenance, and expenditure of development fees pursuant to COAH’s regulations and in accordance P.L.2008, c.46, Sections 8 and 32-38. Fees collected pursuant to this ordinance shall be used for the sole purpose of providing low- and moderate-income housing. This ordinance shall be interpreted within the framework of COAH’s rules on development fees, codified at N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.
B. Basic Requirements.
a) This ordinance shall not be effective until approved by COAH pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:96-5.1.
b) The Borough of Glen Rock shall not spend development fees until COAH has approved a plan for spending such fees in conformance with N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.10 and N.J.A.C. 5:96-5.3.
C. Definitions.
The following terms, as used in this ordinance, shall have the following meanings:
i. “Affordable housing development” means a development included in the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, and includes, but is not limited to, an inclusionary development, a municipal construction project or a 100 percent affordable development.
ii. “COAH” or the “Council” means the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing established under the Act which has primary jurisdiction for the administration of housing obligations in accordance with sound regional planning consideration in the State.
iii. Development Fee” means money paid by a developer for the improvement of property as permitted in N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.3.
iv. “Developer” means the legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or of any land proposed to be included in a proposed development, including the holder of an option or contract to purchase, or other person having an enforceable proprietary interest in such land.
v. “Equalized assessed value” means the assessed value of a property divided by the current average ratio of assessed to true value for the municipality in which the property is situated, as determined in accordance with sections 1, 5, and 6 of P.L.1973, c.123 (C.54:1-35a through C.54:1-35c).
vi. “Green building strategies” means those strategies that minimize the impact of development on the environment, and enhance the health, safety and well-being of residents by producing durable, low-maintenance, resource-efficient housing while making optimum use of existing infrastructure and community services.
D. Residential Development Fees.
a) Imposed fees.
i. Within all of the residential zoning district(s), residential developers, except for developers of the types of development specifically exempted below, shall pay a fee of one (1%) percent of the equalized assessed value for residential development provided no increased density is permitted.
ii. When an increase in residential density pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d(5) (known as a “d” variance) has been permitted, developers may be required to pay a development fee of six (6%) percent of the equalized assessed value for each additional unit that may be realized. However, if the zoning on a site has changed during the two-year period preceding the filing of such a variance application, the base density for the purposes of calculating the bonus development fee shall be the highest density permitted by right during the two-year period preceding the filing of the variance application.
Example: If an approval allows four units to be constructed on a site that was zoned two units, the fees could equal one (1%) percent of the equalized assessed value on the first two units; and six (6%) percent of the equalized assessed value for the two additional units, provided zoning on the site has not changed during the two-year period preceding the filing of such a variance application.
b) Eligible exactions, ineligible exactions and exemptions for residential development.
i. Affordable housing developments, developments where the developer is providing for the construction of affordable units elsewhere in the municipality and developments where the developer has made a payment in lieu of on-site construction of affordable units shall be exempt from development fees.
ii. Developments that have received preliminary or final site plan approval prior to the adoption of a municipal development fee ordinance shall be exempt from development fees, unless the developer seeks a substantial change in the approval. Where a site plan approval does not apply, a zoning and/or building permit shall be synonymous with preliminary or final site plan approval for this purpose. The fee percentage shall be vested on the date that the building permit is issued.
iii. Development fees shall be imposed and collected when an existing structure undergoes a change to a more intense use, is demolished and replaced, or is expanded, if the expansion is not otherwise exempt from the development fee requirement. The development fee shall be calculated on the increase in the equalized assessed value of the improved structure.
iv. Owner-occupied residential structures demolished and replaced as a result of a fire, flood or natural disaster shall be exempt from paying a development fee.
E. Non-residential Development Fees.
a. Imposed fees.
i. Within all zoning districts, non-residential developers, shall pay a fee equal to two and one-half (2.5%) percent of the equalized assessed value of the land and improvements, for all new non-residential construction on an unimproved lot or lots.
ii. Non-residential developers, except for developers of the types of development specifically exempted, shall also pay a fee equal to two and one-half (2.5%) percent of the increase in equalized assessed value resulting from any additions to existing structures to be used for non-residential purposes.
iii. Development fees shall be imposed and collected when an existing structure is demolished and replaced. The development fee of two and a half percent (2.5%) shall be calculated on the difference between the equalized assessed value of the pre-existing land and improvement and the equalized assessed value of the newly improved structure, i.e. land and improvement, at the time final certificate of occupancy is issued. If the calculation required under this section results in a negative number, the non-residential development fee shall be zero.
b. Eligible Exactions, Ineligible Exactions and Exemptions for Non-Residential Development.
i. The non-residential portion of a mixed-use inclusionary or market rate development shall be subject to the two and a half (2.5%) percent development fee, unless otherwise exempted below.
ii. The 2.5 percent fee shall not apply to an increase in equalized assessed value resulting from alterations, change in use within existing footprint, reconstruction, renovations and repairs.
iii. Non-residential developments shall be exempt from the payment of non-residential development fees in accordance with the exemptions required pursuant to P.L.2008, c.46, as specified in the Form N-RDF “State of New Jersey Non-Residential Development Certification/Exemption” Form. Any exemption claimed by a developer shall be substantiated by that developer.
iv. A developer of a non-residential development exempted from the non-residential development fee pursuant to P.L.2008, c.46 shall be subject to it at such time the basis for the exemption no longer applies, and shall make the payment of the non-residential development fee, in that event, within three years after that event or after the issuance of the final certificate of occupancy of the non-residential development, whichever is later.
v. If a property which was exempted from the collection of a non-residential development fee thereafter ceases to be exempt from property taxation, the owner of the property shall remit the fees required pursuant to this section within 45 days of the termination of the property tax exemption. Unpaid non-residential development fees under these circumstances may be enforceable by the Borough of Glen Rock as a lien against the real property of the owner.
F. Collection Procedures.
i. Upon the granting of a preliminary, final or other applicable approval, for a development, the applicable approving authority shall direct its staff to notify the construction official responsible for the issuance of a building permit.
ii. For non-residential developments only, the developer shall also be provided with a copy of Form N-RDF “State of New Jersey Non-Residential Development Certification/Exemption” to be completed as per the instructions provided. The Developer of a non-residential development shall complete Form N-RDF as per the instructions provided. The construction official shall verify the information submitted by the non-residential developer as per the instructions provided in the Form N-RDF. The Tax assessor shall verify exemptions and prepare estimated and final assessments as per the instructions provided in Form N-RDF.
iii. The construction official responsible for the issuance of a building permit shall notify the local tax assessor of the issuance of the first building permit for a development which is subject to a development fee.
iv. Within ninety (90) days of receipt of that notice, the municipal tax assessor, based on the plans filed, shall provide an estimate of the equalized assessed value of the development.
v. The construction official responsible for the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy notifies the local assessor of any and all requests for the scheduling of a final inspection on property which is subject to a development fee.
vi. Within ten (10) business days of a request for the scheduling of a final inspection, the municipal assessor shall confirm or modify the previously estimated equalized assessed value of the improvements of the development; calculate the development fee; and thereafter notify the developer of the amount of the fee.
vii. Should the Borough of Glen Rock fail to determine or notify the developer of the amount of the development fee within 10 business days of the request for final inspection, the developer may estimate the amount due and pay that estimated amount consistent with the dispute process set forth in subsection b. of section 37 of P.L.2008, c.46 (C.40:55D-8.6).
viii. The developer shall pay 100 percent of the calculated development fee amount prior to the municipal issuance of a final certificate of occupancy for the subject property.
G) Appeal of Development Fees.
i. A developer may challenge residential development fees imposed by filing a challenge with the County Board of Taxation. Pending a review and determination by the Board, collected fees shall be placed in an interest bearing escrow account by the Borough of Glen Rock. Appeals from a determination of the Board may be made to the tax court in accordance with the provisions of the State Tax Uniform Procedure Law, R.S.54:48-1 et seq., within ninety (90) days after the date of such determination. Interest earned on amounts escrowed shall be credited to the prevailing party.
ii. A developer may challenge non-residential development fees imposed by filing a challenge with the Director of the Division of Taxation. Pending a review and determination by the Director, which shall be made within 45 days of receipt of the challenge, collected fees shall be placed in an interest bearing escrow account by the Borough of Glen Rock. Appeals from a determination of the Director may be made to the tax court in accordance with the provisions of the State Tax Uniform Procedure Law, R.S.54:48-1 et seq., within 90 days after the date of such determination. Interest earned on amounts escrowed shall be credited to the prevailing party.
H. Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
a) There is hereby created a separate, interest-bearing housing trust fund to be maintained by the Chief Financial Officer or Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the purpose of depositing development fees collected from residential and non-residential developers and proceeds from the sale of units with extinguished controls.
b) The following additional funds shall be deposited in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and shall at all times be identifiable by source and amount:
1. Payments in lieu of on-site construction of affordable units;
2. Developer contributed funds to make ten percent (10%) of the adaptable entrances in a townhouse or other multistory attached development accessible;
3. Rental income from municipally operated units;
4. Repayments from affordable housing program loans;
5. Recapture funds;
6. Proceeds from the sale of affordable units; and
7. Any other funds collected in connection with the Borough of Glen Rock’s affordable housing program.
c) Within seven (7) days from the opening of the trust fund account, the Borough of Glen Rock shall provide COAH with written authorization, in the form of a three-party escrow agreement between the municipality, the bank, and COAH to permit COAH to direct the disbursement of the funds as provided for in N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.13(b).
d) All interest accrued in the housing trust fund shall only be used on eligible affordable housing activities approved by COAH.
I. Use of Funds.
a) The expenditure of all funds shall conform to a spending plan approved by COAH. Funds deposited in the housing trust fund may be used for any activity approved by COAH to address the Borough of Glen Rock’s fair share obligation and may be set up as a grant or revolving loan program. Such activities include, but are not limited to: preservation or purchase of housing for the purpose of maintaining or implementing affordability controls, rehabilitation, new construction of affordable housing units and related costs, accessory apartment, market to affordable, or regional housing partnership programs, conversion of existing non-residential buildings to create new affordable units, green building strategies designed to be cost saving and in accordance with accepted national or state standards, purchase of land for affordable housing, improvement of land to be used for affordable housing, extensions or improvements of roads and infrastructure to affordable housing sites, financial assistance designed to increase affordability, administration necessary for implementation of the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, or any other activity as permitted pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.7 through 8.9 and specified in the approved spending plan.
b) Funds shall not be expended to reimburse the Borough of Glen Rock for past housing activities.
c) At least thirty (30) percent of all development fees collected and interest earned shall be used to provide affordability assistance to low- and moderate-income households in affordable units included in the municipal Fair Share Plan. One-third of the affordability assistance portion of development fees collected shall be used to provide affordability assistance to those households earning thirty (30) percent or less of median income by region.
i. Affordability assistance programs may include down payment assistance, security deposit assistance, low interest loans, rental assistance, assistance with homeowners association or condominium fees and special assessments, and assistance with emergency repairs.
ii. Affordability assistance to households earning thirty (30) percent or less of median income may include buying down the cost of low or moderate income units in the municipal Fair Share Plan to make them affordable to households earning thirty (30) percent or less of median income.
iii. Payments in lieu of constructing affordable units on site and funds from the sale of units with extinguished controls shall be exempt from the affordability assistance requirement.
d) The Borough of Glen Rock may contract with a private or public entity to administer any part of its Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, including the requirement for affordability assistance, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:96-18.
e) No more than 20 percent of all revenues collected from development fees, may be expended on administration, including, but not limited to, salaries and benefits for municipal employees or consultant fees necessary to develop or implement a new construction program, a Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, and/or an affirmative marketing program. In the case of a rehabilitation program, no more than 20 percent of the revenues collected from development fees shall be expended for such administrative expenses. Administrative funds may be used for income qualification of households, monitoring the turnover of sale and rental units, and compliance with COAH’s monitoring requirements. Legal or other fees related to litigation opposing affordable housing sites or objecting to the Council’s regulations and/or action are not eligible uses of the affordable housing trust fund.
J. Monitoring.
a) The Borough of Glen Rock shall complete and return to COAH all monitoring forms included in monitoring requirements related to the collection of development fees from residential and non-residential developers, payments in lieu of constructing affordable units on site, funds from the sale of units with extinguished controls, barrier free escrow funds, rental income, repayments from affordable housing program loans, and any other funds collected in connection with the Borough of Glen Rock’s housing program, as well as to the expenditure of revenues and implementation of the plan certified by COAH. All monitoring reports shall be completed on forms designed by COAH.
K. Ongoing Collection of Fees.
a) The ability for the Borough of Glen Rock to impose, collect and expend development fees shall expire with its substantive certification unless the Borough of Glen Rock has filed an adopted Housing Element and Fair Share Plan with COAH, has petitioned for substantive certification, and has received COAH’s approval of its development fee ordinance. If the Borough of Glen Rock fails to renew its ability to impose and collect development fees prior to the expiration of substantive certification, it may be subject to forfeiture of any or all funds remaining within its municipal trust fund. Any funds so forfeited shall be deposited into the "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund" established pursuant to section 20 of P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-320). The Borough of Glen Rock shall not impose a residential development fee on a development that receives preliminary or final site plan approval after the expiration of its substantive certification or judgment of compliance, nor shall the Borough of Glen Rock retroactively impose a development fee on such a development. The Borough of Glen Rock shall not expend development fees after the expiration of its substantive certification or judgment of compliance.”
Section II. VALIDITY-SEVERABILITY If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance shall be held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of this
Ordinance but such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the section, paragraph, subdivision or clause directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered.
Section III All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed.
Section IV This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage as required by law and upon receipt of COAH approval.
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Ordinance Procedure: 1578
Motion to withdraw by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 101 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "FEES" BEING AN ORDINANCE COVERING FEES CHARGED BY VARIOUS AGENCIES, BUREAUS AND DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK: TO ESTABLISH A DEVELOPMENT FEE PERTAININGTO THE COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
Mayor van Keuren reminded residents and business owners to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice. Vehicle drivers were also reminded to clear snow from the top of their vehicle.
Council member O’Hagan reminded residents to be cautious when driving near and around the school zones. Residents have complained of vehicles double parking and rolling through stop signs.
5. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person must state their name and address. 5 minute limit)
Irene Brown – 675 Lincoln Avenue – Mrs. Brown noted several towns and States where snow shoveling and leaf raking are available from volunteers for senior citizens. Mrs. Brown has approached the Board of Education seeking student volunteers to no avail. Mrs. Brown encouraged the town to seek volunteers for seniors who need this service.
Lenora Benjamin noted that the Senior Citizens Committee (which Mrs. Brown is a member) received the name of a contractor who is willing to provide snow removal for a discounted rate to Glen Rock Seniors ($35). Mrs. Brown replied most contractors don’t provide snow shoveling for sidewalks.
Diane Herrlett – 5 Franklin Place – Mrs. Herrlett commented there are some contractors that provide snow removal on sidewalks and walkways. Don’t assume all contractors don’t provide sidewalk snow removal.
Doris Ciaramella – 15 Austin Place – Mrs. Ciaramella commented that she has been made aware of two seniors who have been asked to pay a surcharge when using Ridgewood Taxi. One paid a $6 surcharge and the other refused.
Mary Henninger – 108 Thornbury Avenue – Mrs. Henninger thanked the Council for a great 2009 calendar and enjoyed seeing the residents at the recent Reorganization Meeting. Mrs. Henninger questioned if the town knew Cablevision would be blocking out Channel 77, where a box is now required to receive (for an additional fee). Mrs. Henninger also asked if rock salt is used on the roads and questioned if it is environmentally friendly.
Mayor van Keuren stated we obtain our salt from Fair Lawn, who in turn gets it from the County. Current regulations are adhered to. Mayor van Keuren also added that he has been told that the amounts used are not hazardous. Lenora Benjamin added that Ridgewood Water has also stated that the salt used does not harm the environment.
Paul Herrlett – 5 Franklin Place – Mr. Herrlett commented that the rock salt used is diluted with water, which makes it less harmful. Mr. Herrlett urged the Council to pressure the authorities to address the terrible condition of Grove Street (and Maple Avenue). As a member of the Ambulance Corps., Grove Street is a main thoroughfare to Valley Hospital which only exacerbates the pain a patient is in. Mr. Herrlett commented that the current waiting list at Glen Courts is between six and eight years. Mr. Herrlett encouraged the Council to investigate additional senior housing, preferably in the center of town. Several locations suggested were Demarest Park or the parking lot next to Glen Courts (to be built on stilts).
Mayor van Keuren stated at the last work session the announcement was made to form a committee to study where, how and when the Borough should undertake the creation of a second senior housing facility.
Cindy Mehallow – 373 Dunham Place – Mrs. Mehallow was asked to draft a sustainability resolution, which the Council has been given for consideration. This resolution will allow the Council to make a commitment, on behalf of the Borough, to strive toward becoming a sustainable community. Actions and policies would be considered based on their benefit to the economy, environment and social well-being. Mrs. Mehallow stated GREEN is anxious to hear the Council’s thoughts on this resolution.
Bill Brown – 675 Lincoln Avenue – Mr. Brown asked for clarification on the second change order required for the municipal building.
Lenora Benjamin replied change order two was supplemental to change order number one. When the oil tank was being removed it was discovered it was full of concrete, which caused an additional amount of money for removal, approximately $7,100.
Terry Moore – 35 Pamrapo Court West – Mrs. Moore asked for the name of the new Borough Planner.
Mayor van Keuren replied the firm is Phillips, Preiss Shapiro Associates, Inc. The planner assigned to Glen Rock will be Christine.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member Surrago
Seconded by Council member Biggs
Meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
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