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PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
There will be a Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 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 Knapp – present
Council Member O’Hagan – present
Council Member Pazan – present
Council Member Arnao – present
Council Member Orseck – present
Council Member Surrago - present
J. van Keuren, Mayor - present L. Benjamin, Borough Admin. - present
J. Scalia, Borough Clerk - present R. Garibaldi, Borough Attorney – present
2. FLAG SALUTE/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tom Egan, VFW, led the Council in the flag salute.
Certificates of Commendation were presented to the winners of the Friends of the Library Annual Read-A-Thon. A total of $7,500 was raised for the Children’s Library. Council members read a commendation for each winner. The following residents received Certificates of Commendation: Jackie Kinsella, Daniela Digiovanni, William Jollie, Joseph Cho and Rebecca Nathanson.
Council member Surrago introduced the following proclamation, which was read by all Council members, honoring Lorraine Stern, a current member of the Ambulance Corps.
Proclamation
To designate May 28, 2008 as Dr. Lorraine Stern Day in Glen Rock
WHEREAS, Lorraine Stern became an Emergency Medical Technician and joined the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps as a teenager during her high school years; and
WHEREAS, Lorraine Stern remained a dedicated member of the GRVAC volunteering thousands of hours to help her neighbor in need during her academic recesses from George Washington University and George Washington University School of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, Lorraine Stern was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha based on her academic performance, extracurricular activities, research endeavors, and commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Omega Alpha is the only national medical honor society in the world and was founded to recognize and perpetuate excellence in the medical profession; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2008, Dr. Lorraine Stern was named Valedictorian of the Class of 2008 during the commencement ceremonies at George Washington University School of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the dedication and accomplishments of long-standing volunteers who bring honor and pride to our community; now
THEREFORE, I, John van Keuren, Mayor of the Borough of Glen Rock, New Jersey do hereby proclaim May 28, 2008, as Dr. Lorraine Stern Day in Glen Rock.
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 Minutes – May 14, 2008
Resolution No. 138-08
Offered by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meeting of May 14, 2008
Be accepted as submitted.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
2. Resolution for Payment of Bills
Resolution No. 140-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following bills of the Borough of Glen Rock be paid in the amount of $ 12,645,797.06.
Board of Education
$ 3,729,619.00
Payroll
540,527.96
CLASS –Investments
5,700,000.00
County Taxes due 5-15-08
1,129.748.00
Northwest Bergen Central Disp
78,029.50
PSEG
78,700.70
BCUA
27,329.72
Allied Oil
19,141.32
Rachles
10,133.56
MISC.
165,338.56
Subtotal
$11,478,568.32
Capital
1,167,228.74
Total Payment of Bills
$12,645,797.06
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
3. Resolution Approving New Member of he Fire Department (A. Eleby)
Resolution No. 141-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
WHEREAS, the Fire Department wishes to have the Council pass a resolution approving this member; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has recommended that this applicant:
Alfred Eleby
is a qualified candidate and thereby recommend to the governing body for ratification of this appointment,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that in accordance with the bylaws of the Glen Rock Fire Department the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock does hereby accept the recommendation of the Fire Department and accepts the application for membership of:
Alfred Eleby
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
4. Resolution Refunding Commuter Sticker Fee (A. Connolly)
Resolution No. 142-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
RESOLUTION REFUNDING RESIDENT COMMUTER PARKING FEE
WHEREAS, resident Anthony Connolly of 91 Waldron Ave. purchased a commuter sticker in the month of May; and
WHEREAS, his wife was taking a job in New York City, and the after purchasing the commuter sticker his wife decided not to take the job, and the sticker was never used, and
WHEREAS, after purchasing a 2008 resident commuter parking sticker for $70.00 and the Borough Council established a procedure to return unused quarters of the fee on a prorated basis; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council approves a refund of $70.00 to Anthony Connolly for seven months of the year’s unused portion of the fee.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
5. Resolution Authorizing Capital Alternative to Apply for Municipal Aid for Belmont Ave Drainage
Resolution No. 143-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the municipality of GLEN ROCK that application is made to the Commissioner of Transportation for aid under the New Jersey Trust Fund Authority Act for:
(1) Belmont Drainage-Municipal Aid
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that such application(s) should be prepared by Capital Alternatives Corporation, the grants specialists engaged by the municipality for assistance in such matters.
RESOLVED, that Capital Alternatives Corporation is authorized to prepare, assemble, and submit the necessary documentation on behalf of the municipality of GLEN ROCK for the stated project(s).
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
6. Resolution Authorizing Capital Alternative to Apply for BC Open Space Grant for Children’s Playground Improvement Doremus Ave Park
Resolution No. 144-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the borough of GLEN ROCK that application is made to the Bergen County Open Space Rehabilitation Program for:
(1) Children’s Playground Improvement, Doremus Avenue Park
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that such application(s) should be prepared by Capital Alternatives Corporation, the grants specialists engaged by the municipality for assistance in such matters.
RESOLVED, that Capital Alternatives Corporation is authorized to prepare, assemble, and submit the necessary documentation on behalf of the borough of GLEN ROCK for the stated project(s).
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
7. Resolution Appointing Municipal Representative to Open Space Committee (L. Benjamin)
Resolution No. 145-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock has entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the County of Bergen as provided under the Interlocal Services Act NJSA 40A:8A-1 et seq. to participate in the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, said Agreement requires that one municipal representative be appointed by the Governing Body of the community to be part of the Open Space Trust Municipal Park Improvement and Land Acquisition Program Regional Committee for the term of one year coinciding with the fiscal year July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the Borough of Glen Rock hereby appoints Lenora Benjamin, Borough Administrator as its representative to participate on the Open Space Trust Municipal Program Regional Committee.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
8. Resolution to Submit and Execute a Grant Application with NJDOT for Belmont Road Project
Resolution No. 146-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NJ DEPARTMEMT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR BELMONT ROAD PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is requesting funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation Municipal Aid Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Borough of Glen Rock formally approves the grant application for the above stated project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as MA-2008-Glen Rock Borough-00152 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Borough of Glen Rock.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Borough of Glen Rock and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
4. MOTIONS
Departmental Reports
Council member Arnao (Licenses and Franchises) – The Technology Committee continues to work on getting the television station up and running. The website is being worked on in an effort to migrate to a new service. Blackberry’s will be purchased for various borough officials.
Council member Orseck (Parks and Recreation) – Construction on the Wilde Park tennis courts will begin soon. The courts are anticipated to be closed from June 2nd through August 15th. The Borough pool continues to be one of our “gems”. Volunteer Hank Allen was publicly thanked for his tireless number of hours. Another Borough “gem” is the Arboretum and one that should be visited regularly. Kudos to Carol Thielke.
Council member Pazan (Finance) – June 11th there will be a Finance Meeting where expenditure and revenue items will be discussed for the current budget. Gasoline costs will be a concern. Interviews have been conducted for a “Clerk of the Works” for the municipal building construction.
Council member Knapp (Building) – Thirty more permits were issued for April 2008 over April 2007 with even more permit updates. A total of 432 inspections were conducted during the month. Ed Szulis was chosen as Glen Rock’s 35th District Volunteer of the Year.
Council member Surrago (Public Works) – Meetings have been conducted with the Environmental Commission, Public Works and Council members in an effort to improve recycling efforts in the Glen Rock schools and churches. There will be a meeting with the Board of Education on June 9th to discuss possible guidelines.
Council member O’Hagan (Public Safety) – Thanks to all our Veteran’s, Police, Fire and Ambulance for their participation in the Memorial Day Parade. The light at Maple and Glen continues to move forward. Our Fire Department and Ambulance Corps. were able to handle a recent house fire without any “glitches”. Their hard work and hours of drills paid off.
Motion to accept reports as filed:
Motion by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member O’Hagan
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
5. ORDINANCES
Ordinance Procedure: 1573 ($599,000 Bond Ordinance)
Date of Introduction: May 28, 2008
Council Resolution #147-08
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 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $599,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH
Heretofore introduced and does now pass on first reading, and that said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on June 11, 2008 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 person 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 Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago – yes
BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $599,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section l. The Borough of Glen Rock, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey (the "Borough") is hereby authorized to make various public improvements and to acquire new additional or replacement equipment and machinery, new communication and signal systems equipment, new information technology equipment and new automotive vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, in, by and for said Borough, as more particularly described in Section 4 hereof. The cost of the improvements includes all work, materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable therefor.
Section 2. There is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of making the improvements described in Sections l and 4 hereof (hereinafter referred to as "purposes"), the respective amounts of money hereinafter stated as the appropriation for said respective purposes. Said appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized and the down payment appropriated by this ordinance. Said improvements shall be made as general improvements and no part of the cost thereof shall be assessed against property specially benefited.
Section 3. It is hereby determined and stated that the making of such improvements is not a current expense of said Borough.
Section 4. The several purposes hereby authorized for the financing of which said obligations are to be issued are set forth in the following "Schedule of Improvements, Purposes and Amounts" which schedule also shows (l) the amount of the appropriation and the estimated cost of each such purpose, and (2) the amount of each sum which is to be provided by the down payment hereinafter appropriated to finance such purposes, and (3) the estimated maximum amount of bonds and notes to be issued for each such purpose, and (4) the period of usefulness of each such purpose, according to its reasonable life, computed from the date of said bonds:
SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS
A. Undertaking of the following public improvements: (i) undertaking the Sewer Root Control Program at various locations, (ii) undertaking the Tree Replacement Program at various locations, (iii) undertaking drainage improvements at various locations, (iv) replacement of stairs at the Cornwall Road Sanitary Sewer Pump Station, (v) undertaking various improvements to the Recycling Center and (vi) funding the Borough’s portion of the cost of the replacement of the salt shed door in Fair Lawn pursuant to a shared services agreement.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $135,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 6,500
Bonds and Notes Authorized $128,500
Period of Usefulness 15 years
B. Upgrading and repair of various sewer pump stations.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 25,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,200
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 23,800
Period of Usefulness 40 years
C. Acquisition of a new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equipment, and new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use of the Department of Public Works consisting of (i) a truck for transporting the tub grinder and (ii) salt dump bodies for trucks.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $170,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 8,100
Bonds and Notes Authorized $161,900
Period of Usefulness 5 years
D. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of turnout gear for the use of the Fire Department.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 17,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 900
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 16,100
Period of Usefulness 5 years
E. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment for the use of the Fire Department consisting of (i) a communications desk and (ii) pagers.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 64,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,100
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 60,900
Period of Usefulness 10 years
F. Acquisition of new information technology equipment consisting of computers for the use of the Free Public Library. It is hereby determined and stated that (a) the Trustees of the Free Public Library of the Borough have requested, pursuant to Section 40:54-16 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, as amended, that the Borough raise the sum of $10,000 in order to finance the aforesaid acquisition and (b) the Trustees of the Free Public Library are hereby authorized and empowered to expend said sum of $10,000 to pay for the aforesaid acquisition.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 10,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 500
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 9,500
Period of Usefulness 5 years
G. Acquisition of a new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equipment, new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new communication and signal systems equipment for the use of the Police Department consisting of (i) a utility truck, (ii) firearms, (iii) respirators and (iv) a radar recorder.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 62,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,000
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 59,000
Period of Usefulness 5 years
H. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of a copier for the use of the Administration Office.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 15,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 800
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 14,200
Period of Usefulness 10 years
I. Installation of speed humps at various locations.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 15,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 800
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 14,200
Period of Usefulness 10 years
J. Undertaking Phase I of the Borough Records Preservation Project.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 50,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 13,300
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 36,700
Period of Usefulness 5 years
K. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of pay parking stations.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 36,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,800
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 34,200
Period of Usefulness 15 years
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Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $599,000
Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 40,000
Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $559,000
Section 5. The cost of such purposes, as hereinbefore stated, includes the aggregate amount of $5,000 which is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of such purposes, including architect's fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs, legal expenses and other expenses, including interest on such obligations to the extent permitted by Section 20 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the "Local Bond Law").
Section 6. It is hereby determined and stated that moneys exceeding $40,000, appropriated for down payments on capital improvements or for the capital improvement fund in budgets heretofore adopted for said Borough, are now available to finance said purposes. The sum of $40,000 is hereby appropriated from such moneys to the payment of the cost of said purposes.
Section 7. To finance said purposes, bonds of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $559,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter adopted.
Section 8. To finance said purposes, bond anticipation notes of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $559,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. In the event that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of notes hereby authorized to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal amount of the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and notes issued pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this section, the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the amount of such excess, be applied to the payment of such notes then outstanding.
Section 9. Each bond anticipation note issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be dated on or about the date of its issuance and shall be payable not more than one year from its date, shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to and within limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of said bond anticipation notes shall be signed by the Mayor and by a financial officer and shall be under the seal of said Borough and attested by the Borough Clerk or Deputy Borough Clerk. Said officers are hereby authorized to execute said notes in such form as they may adopt in conformity with law. The power to determine any matters with respect to said notes not determined by this ordinance and also the power to sell said notes, is hereby delegated to the Chief Financial Officer who is hereby authorized to sell said notes either at one time or from time to time in the manner provided by law.
Section 10. It is hereby determined and declared that the average period of usefulness of said purposes, according to their reasonable lives, taking into consideration the respective amounts of bonds or notes authorized for said purposes, is a period of 10.19 years computed from the date of said bonds.
Section 11. It is hereby determined and stated that the Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Borough Clerk of said Borough, and that such statement so filed shows that the gross debt of said Borough, as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law, is increased by this ordinance by $559,000 and that the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law.
Section 12. Any private contributions, any funds received from the County of Bergen, the State of New Jersey or any of their agencies or any funds received from the United States of America or any of its agencies in aid of such purposes, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such purposes, or, if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purposes shall be reduced accordingly.
Section 13. The Borough intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the improvements described in Sections 1 and 4 of this bond ordinance. If the Borough incurs such costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the Borough hereby states its reasonable expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or notes in the maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance.
Section 14. The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Borough for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, without limitation as to rate or amount.
Section 15. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file with the Borough Clerk and is available for public inspection.
Section 16. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication thereof after final passage.
6. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person must state their name and address. 5 minute limit)
Sally Killeen – Doremus Avenue – Ms. Killeen commented that residents are leaving bags of recycling (some in plastic bags) at the Recycling Center and not emptying them.
Georgene Betterbed – 178 Glen Avenue – Ms. Betterbed asked what the responsibility is of a police officer at a construction site; is it to watch construction or safely direct traffic. Ms. Betterbed noted that during the construction it seems that the police are more concerned with watching the construction (or reading in a car). Ms. Betterbed strongly urged Council member O’Hagan to suggest that police help direct traffic, for numerous safety reasons. Ms. Betterbed also suggested that a diagram be advertised as to the new traffic pattern at this intersection.
Doris Ciaramella – 15 Austin Place – Mrs. Ciaramella noted that Cardy Gemma has passed away. Mrs. Ciaramella asked what the “Clerk of the Works” would entail.
Leslie Kameny – Beech Road – Mrs. Kameny reported that trees reduce runoff by breaking rainfall and allowing water to run down the trunk and into the earth preventing stormwater from carrying pollution to the ocean. Mrs. Kameny also commented that one street tree intercepts 1525 gallons of water.
Garfield Litton – 2 Central Avenue – Mr. Litton expressed concern over possible pollutants located at our pool/recycling center. Mr. Litton questioned if testing was ever conducted in the area that begins at the Arboretum and continues to the lighted ball field. Mr. Litton noted that there has been previous contamination in this area. Mr. Litton has been told that the Borough will be doing something to assure that there are no pollutants in this area and would like to know specifically what we will be doing.
Jim Seaton – Ferndale Avenue – Mr. Seaton commented that 75 years ago the location of the pool was a ball field and has never been used as a landfill. There was never any chemical manufacturing to any amount in this town.
7 . ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member Orseck
Seconded by Council member Surrago
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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