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PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, February 11, 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, February 11, 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 – present
Council Member Orseck – present
Council Member Surrago – present
Council Member Biggs - present
2. FLAG SALUTE/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Byrd School’s Daisy Troop #1076 led the Council and audience in the flag salute.
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
Resolution No. 71-09
Offered by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meeting of January 14, 2009
Be accepted as submitted.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
2. Resolution for Change Order #3 Municipal Bldg Renovation (Credit)
Resolution No. 72-09
Offered by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #3 - CREDIT
MUNICIPAL BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT
ADDITIONAL WORK ON TANK REMOVAL – CONCRETE FILLED
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock approved change orders #1 and #2 for a total of $21,420.35, for the removal of a diesel fuel tank at the renovation site of the municipal building on November 12, 2008 and January 7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the actual work performed during the removal of the diesel tank a cost credit was issued to the Borough of Glen Rock by the contractor, Walter H. Poppe, General Contractors; and
WHEREAS, Walter H. Poppe General Contractors has submitted Change Order #3 to reflect such cost credit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that change order #3 be approved as a reduction of $3,455.77 for the additional costs of removal of the diesel fuel tank to. Walter H. Poppe General Contractors, subject to certification of funds by the CFO.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
3. Resolution for Tax Overpayment Refund
Resolution No. 73-09
Offered by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUND
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Tax Collector that the taxpayer Mohyi Refaie successfully appealed his added assessment tax bill with the County of Bergen on Block 135 Lot 9 and;
WHEREAS, Hudson City Savings Bank made the added assessment payment causing an overpayment of $5,106.92;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Borough of Glen hereby reimburses Hudson City Savings Bank for the tax overpayment in the amount of $5, 106.92.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
ROLL CALL:
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
4. ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Procedure # 1594 (Prohibited turns in CBD)
Date of Introduction: February 11, 2009
Council Resolution #74-09
Introduced by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Biggs
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 February 25, 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 - abstain
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1594
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. Section 216-38 entitled “ Schedule XI: “Traffic Control” is hereby amended by deleting the following:
Location Turn Prohibited
Rock Road All westbound vehicles on Rock Road shall be
prohibited from making a left or a U-turn into any
angle parking stall along the southerly curbline of Rock
Road between West Plaza and Main Street
2. Section 216-38 entitled “Schedule XI - “Traffic Control” is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
Location Turn Prohibited
Rock Road Improper access to angle parking - Angled parking
along the southerly curbline of Rock Road between West Plaza and Main Street may only be accessed by
eastbound traffic along Rock Road.
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 # 1595 (Parking Provisions at MS/HS during Construction)
Date of Introduction: February 11, 2009
Council Resolution #75-09
Introduced by Council Member Biggs
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 CONTROLLING VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK: TO AMEND THE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATING THERETO DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE GLEN ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL.
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 February 25, 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 - abstain
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Council Member Biggs - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1595
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 CONTROLLING VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK:
TO AMEND THE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATING THERETO; TO AMEND THE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATING THERETO DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE GLEN ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL.
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Borough of Glen Rock will begin the reconstruction of its Middle School and High School which will result in the temporary loss of most of the on-site parking provided to its Administrative and Educational staff, Students and Visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, in conjunction with the Board of Education, desires to stem the overflow of vehicular traffic into and upon the streets surrounding the Middle School and High School and to prevent the overcrowding of said streets with parked vehicles operated by the aforesaid Administrative and Educational staff, Students and Visitors to the Glen Rock Middle School and High School, as well as to those residents residing within the affected streets; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body desires to put into effect a temporary parking plan to address the overflow of vehicular traffic into the and the resultant congestion in and upon the streets surrounding the Glen Rock Middle School and High School; and
WHEREAS, it is the express purpose of this ordinance to assist in the reducing of hazardous traffic conditions resulting from the temporary loss of on-site parking at the Glen Rock Middle School and High School which may cause the overflow of traffic onto and possible overcrowding of streets primarily serving residential land uses with parked vehicles emanating from the Middle School and High School, to protect the residents of such streets from the unreasonable burden in gaining access to theirs residents, to preserve and protect the safety of the children and other pedestrians and traffic safety on said streets and to generally promote, preserve and protect the peace, good order, safety and welfare surrounding the Glen Rock Middle School and High School School.
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 follows:
A. Section 216-35 entitled “Schedule I: Parking Prohibited at All Times” is hereby amended by deleting the following street designations:
Name of Street Side Location
Kirkwood Place North From Radburn Road to Hamilton Avenue
B. Section 216-35 entitled “Schedule I: Parking Prohibited at All Times” is hereby amended by adding the following street designations:
Name of Street Side Location
Kirkwood Place South From Radburn Road to Hamilton Avenue
C. Section 216-38 entitled “Schedule XI: Traffic Control” is hereby amended by adding the following street designation:
Location Turn Prohibited
Radburn Road Left turn onto Kirkwood Place between the hours
of 7:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. - Monday through Friday.
D. Section 216-35 entitled “Schedule XII: Handicapped Parking” is hereby amended by adding to Subsection “B”, On-Street Parking, the following:
Name of Street Side Location
Belmont Road East Beginning at a point 25' north of the
northern curb line of Harristown and
extending to a point 45' easterly therefrom.
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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5. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person must state their name and address. 5 minute limit)
Sally Killeen – 333 Doremus Avenue – Mrs. Killeen asked if there have been any arrangements made to deal with the odor at the Recycling Center. Mayor van Keuren stated he believes the staff at the Recycling Center is attempting to remove the yard debris and in so doing the debris is disturbed, creating a strong odor. Unfortunately, the recent weather has delayed the removal of debris. Lenora Benjamin added that the time allotted to Glen Rock for use of the tub grinder has not been adequate, creating the leaves to sit longer than usual.
Jim Seaton – Ferndale Avenue – Mr. Seaton stated that the road conditions are becoming deplorable. Mr. Seaton believes roads should be patched when potholes and cracks occur.
At this time, Mayor van Keuren brought up the subject of sustainability. The concept of sustainability was first presented to the municipality at the League of Municipalities last November. It involves the municipality taking actions now in an effort to preserve and extend the natural resources of the town. From this concept a resolution was developed to formally define the value of sustainability and appoint people to a Sustainable Glen Rock Committee.
The issues that are currently at hand are: 1) who should be on the committee; and 2) how much of an obligation the Council undertakes when it appoints a sustainable Glen Rock task force. Mayor van Keuren believes the Council should not be part of the developmental process but rather act as a body that supports the proposals, in a cost-conscience way.
The Council is currently under extreme budget constraints to make the municipal budget as lean as possible, consequently cost-management is extremely important and an obligation of this Council.
Mayor van Keuren stated that although the objectives noted in development of this resolution are valid and should be heard, the Council should not be part of the Task Force. Any recommendations should be brought to the Council for consideration.
Mayor van Keuren stated he is not opposed to a sustainable Glen Rock. Mayor van Keuren encouraged Cindy Mehallow and Leslie Kameny to talk about what they believe the objective of the Task Force should be and what the Council’s role would be.
Cindy Mehallow – 373 Dunham Place – Mrs. Mehallow agrees that a structure without the Council as part of the Task Force works better than initially discussed. Mrs. Mehallow believes that a resolution from the Council signifies an intent and awareness that sustainability is important. The Council would then appoint a committee to determine what action should be done to accomplish Glen Rock becoming a sustainability community.
Cindy continued stating that she has contacted East Windsor who has developed an extensive action plan which is full of various recommendations and suggestions to attain sustainability. A possible first step would be to conduct an energy audit, through the help of a generous State grant. The State would subsidize 75% of the cost of the audit with the remaining 25% refunded if the actions are implemented.
The sustainability concept and resolution were discussed in further detail with plans to address at the February 25th meeting.
Bill Brown – 675 Lincoln Avenue – Mr. Brown thanked the Council for their awareness to cost efficiency and encouraged the Council (or Council appointed committee) to pursue any available grants.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council member Surrago
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Jacqueline Scalia, Borough Clerk |
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