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PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, February 28, 2007 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 28, 2007, 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
Council Member Knapp – present
Council Member O’Hagan – absent
Council Member McCullough – present
Council Member Pazan – present
Council Member Arnao – present
Council Member Orseck - present
J. van Keuren, Mayor - present L. Benjamin, Borough Admin. - present
P. Fleming, Deputy Clerk - absent R. Garibaldi, Borough Attorney – present
2. FLAG SALUTE/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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. Do not use the lift.
Council member Arnao led the Council in the flag salute.
Council member Orseck read the following proclamation honoring “Read Across America”.
READ ACROSS AMERICA
WHEREAS, the Citizens of the Borough of Glen Rock stand firmly committed to promoting reading as the catalyst for our students’ future academic success, their preparation for American’s job of the future, and their ability to compete in a global economy; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock has provided significant leadership in the area of community involvement in the education of our youth, grounded in the principle that educational investment is key to the community’s well being and long term quality of life; and
WHEREAS “NEA’s Read Across America,” a national celebration of Dr. Suess’s birthday on March 2nd, promotes reading and adult involvement in the education of our community’s students;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock call on the citizens of Glen Rock to assure that every child is in a safe place reading together with a caring adult on the evening of March 2, 2007;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body enthusiastically endorses “NEA’s Read Across America” and recommits our community to engage in program and activities to make American’s children the best readers in the world.
At this time Acting Borough Clerk Lenora Benjamin read the following resolution and Mayor van Keuren swore in Ken Palmer to the Library Board.
Resolution No. #68-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council:
With your advice and consent I hereby made the following statutory appointments to the various Boards of the Borough of Glen Rock for the year 2007.
LIBRARY BOARD 7 member board 1 - 4 year term 40:54-9
Ken Palmer 2/28/07 to 12/31/2007
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – absent
Council Member Mc Cullough – yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
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 and adoption of all resolutions, receive and file letters, correspondence, reports and approval of applications and minutes.
Resolutions:
1. Resolution for Approval of Minutes – February 7, 2007
Resolution No. 61-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meetings of February 7, 2007
Be accepted as submitted.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – absent
Council Member Mc Cullough – yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
2. Resolution for Risk Management Consultant’s Agreement
Resolution No. 62-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
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RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 1st day of January, 2007 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 February 28, 2007 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.
3. Resolution Reducing Performance Guarantee for Site Improvements to 511 Broad Street
Resolution No. 63-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
RESOLUTION REDUCING PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO 511 BROAD STREET, GLEN ROCK
WHEREAS, the Borough was provided with a letter of credit as security for a Performance Guarantee from Bucci & Associates in the amount of $56,623.80 for site improvements at 511 Broad Street, Glen Rock, NJ 07452, and
WHEREAS, Bucci & Associates has requested a reduction in their letter of credit based upon the revised cost estimate for the remaining improvements prepared by Rigg Associates, PA, and
WHEREAS, an inspection was made by Vollmer Associates and the recommendation from Albert W. Roughgarden, Borough Engineer is to reduce the performance guarantee to $2,902.80;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that the original letter of credit securing the performance guarantee be reduced from $56,623.80 to $2,902.80 based upon the recommendation of the Borough Engineer.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - absent
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
4. Resolution for Interlocal Agreement with NBCUA TV Inspection
Resolution No. 65-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH NORTHWEST BERGEN COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY IN A SHARED SERVICE FOR TV INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER SERVICE
WHEREAS, by the enactment of the Interlocal Services Act (hereinafter "the Act"), N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et seq., the State of New Jersey has encouraged governmental units to enter into agreements for the joint provision of public services; and
WHEREAS, the Municipality and NBCUA wish to enter into an Agreement whereby NBCUA will provide TV Inspection Services of the sanitary sewer system, or other systems, to the Municipality for the year 2007; and
WHEREAS, the within Agreement has been duly authorized by appropriate resolutions of the Municipality and NBCUA.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS AGREED by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. This Agreement shall be in effect for the 2007 calendar year. NBCUA will provide TV Inspection Services as set forth in Purchase Order(s) or other written authorization to be issued by the Municipality.
2. The Municipality will pay to NBCUA a per foot price of sixty-five cents ($0.65) with a minimum payment of two hundred and sixty dollars ($260) for each day of inspection.
3. Prior to initiating the inspection the Municipality will certify that the line to be inspected has been cleaned and is available for inspection. Should it become apparent during the inspection that the work cannot continue due to an accumulation of material in the system or other restriction, the inspection will be discontinued and the Municipality will be billed for the work completed or the minimum payment defined above, whichever is greater.
4. The Municipality shall provide the required traffic control to ensure the safe operation of the TV inspection equipment within the Municipality.
5. Payment shall be made to NBCUA upon completion of the work and certification by the Municipality that the work has been completed in a satisfactory manner.
6. Each party will maintain insurance coverage through the Joint Insurance Fund or other source in connection with worker's compensation, automobile liability, general liability, and other coverage.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - absent
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - absent
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
4. MOTIONS
Departmental Reports
Council member Pazan (Finance/Public Safety) – Weekly Finance Committee meetings have been going on to discuss the 2007 budget. In the absence of Council member O’Hagan Council member Pazan reminded all residents of the Borough’s shoveling ordinance and the necessity to clear sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall. Residents were also urged to clear any fire hydrants as well.
Council member Orseck (Recreation) – Registration for spring sports will begin in the near future. The Recreation Advisory Board is also looking at financing for an artificial turf field. The Shooting Stars sponsor a league for kindergartners on Sunday with an emphasis on sportsmanship and conduct.
Council member Knapp (Building) – 84 construction permits were taken out during January 2007; $31,375 was collected in fees, which is a $7,000 increase over January 2006. The Master Plan is on schedule to be re-evaluated this year.
Council member Arnao (Licenses & Franchises) – Council member Arnao commented he will be meeting with the school with the intent of televising the Council meetings. Council member Arnao has also met with various borough employees to discuss the accessibility of certain permits on-line as well.
Council member McCullough (Public Works) – Council member McCullough commended DPW Director Bob Tirserio on the many improvements that have been instituted under his leadership.
Motion to accept reports as filed:
Motion by Council Member McCullough
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - absent
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
5. ORDINANCES
Ordinance Procedure: #1544 (Bond Ordinance - $355,000)
Date of Final Reading: February 28, 2007
Date of Introduction: February 7, 2007
A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member McCullough and seconded by Council member Pazan. All were in favor.
Bill Brown – Lincoln Avenue – Mr. Brown questioned the “contribution” from the Board of Education. Mayor van Keuren commented that a matching grant was received from the State for the refurbishment of the Wilde Park tennis courts. The cost for this project was split with the Board of Education. Mr. Brown asked where the Board of Education is getting the money … don’t they get it from the Council. Borough Administrator Benjamin commented that the Board of Education has appropriated this money in their budget. Mr. Brown questioned how the Board of Education can appropriate funds that are not in their control. Mrs. Benjamin clarified that they have the funds in their control.
Irene Brown – Lincoln Avenue – Mrs. Brown asked if this is a new grant that was received. Mrs. Benjamin stated that last year the borough received a grant which was matched by the borough and the Board of Education.
Bob Burslem – 426 Rock Road – Mr. Burslem asked if the Borough is receiving money, why is more money being borrowed. Mrs. Benjamin explained that the Borough is borrowing a portion of the total amount. Mr. Burslem asked if the Board is giving the Borough $37,500; what the $355,000 is for. Mrs. Benjamin stated this ordinance is authorizing the Borough to buy bonds. Mr. Burslem commented the public should be made aware of all the projects encompassed under this ordinance. (For the record, this ordinance has been advertised, posted on the bulletin board and available in the Clerk’s office since its introduction). Mrs. Benjamin itemized the various projects and explained the bond process. Mr. Burslem expressed concern that projects are not being paid for out of current revenues and the borough is acquiring additional debt.
Bill Brown – Lincoln Avenue – Mr. Brown suggested the Borough present any future ordinances in “layman’s” terms.
A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member McCullough and seconded by Council member Pazan. All were in favor.
Council Resolution # 64-07
Introduced: Council Member McCullough
Seconded Council Member Pazan
A BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $355,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE GLEN ROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION, 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.
Be passed upon second and final reading, and that the Borough Clerk be, and is hereby authorized and directed, to advertise the same according to law by publishing the same by title in the Bergen Record.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – absent
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
Ordinance #1544
BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $355,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE GLEN ROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION, 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 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 therefore.
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 and the contribution from the Glen Rock Board of Education (the “Glen Rock BOE”) 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 contribution from the Glen Rock BOE hereinafter appropriated, and (3) the amount of each sum which is to be provided by the down payment hereinafter appropriated to finance such purposes, and (4) the estimated maximum amount of bonds and notes to be issued for each such purpose, and (5) 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 2007 Street Resurfacing and Curb and Sidewalk Reconstruction Program at various locations in the Borough (including the resurfacing of Borough parking lots). It is hereby determined and stated that said streets and parking lots being improved are of "Class B" or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the "Local Bond Law").
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $254,000
Down Payment Appropriated $171,900
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 82,100
Period of Usefulness 10 years
B. Upgrading and repair of various sewer pump stations.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 21,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,000
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 20,000
Period of Usefulness 40 years
C. Rehabilitation of tennis courts at Wilde Memorial Park.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 80,000
Glen Rock BOE Contribution Appropriated $ 37,500
Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,100
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 40,400
Period of Usefulness 15 years
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Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $355,000
Glen Rock BOE Contribution Appropriated $ 37,500
Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $175,000
Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $142,500
Section 5. The cost of such purposes, as hereinbefore stated, includes the aggregate amount of $10,000 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.
Section 6. The sum of $37,500 received or to be received as a contribution from the Glen Rock BOE is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of the tennis court rehabilitation authorized in Section 4.C above.
Section 7. It is hereby determined and stated that moneys exceeding $175,000, 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 $175,000 is hereby appropriated from such moneys to the payment of the cost of said purposes.
Section 8. To finance said purposes, bonds of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $142,500 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 9. To finance said purposes, bond anticipation notes of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $142,500 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 10. 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 11. 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 15.62 years computed from the date of said bonds.
Section 12. 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 $142,500 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 13. Any private contributions, any funds received from the Glen Rock BOE, 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 (other than the Glen Rock BOE contribution hereinbefore appropriated which shall be applied to the cost of such purposes, but shall not be applied to the payment of outstanding bond anticipation notes and the reduction of the amount of bonds authorized), 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 14. 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 15. 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 16. 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 17. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication thereof after final passage.
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Ordinance Procedure:# 1545 (Prohibiting Left Turns into Central School)
Date of Final Reading: February 28, 2007
Date of Introduction: February 7, 2007
A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member McCullough and seconded by Council member Pazan. All were in favor.
A motion to close ordinance for public comment was made by Council member McCullough and seconded by Council member Pazan. All were in favor.
Council Resolution # 66-07
Introduced: Council Member McCullough
Seconded Council Member Pazan
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
Be passed upon second and final reading, and that the Borough Clerk be, and is hereby authorized and directed, to advertise the same according to law by publishing the same by title in the Bergen Record.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – absent
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1545
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
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 216-34 entitled “Schedule XI: Traffic Control, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following location:
LOCATION TURN PROHIBITED
Maple Avenue Left turn into Central School’s Circular Driveway and Parking Lot between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, while school is in session.
Circular Driveway and Parking Left turn onto Maple Avenue between Lot Exit of Central School the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., (600 Maple Avenue) Monday through Friday
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: #1546 (Acquisition of Easement at 765 S. Maple Avenue)
Date of Final Reading: February 28, 2007
Date of Introduction: February 7, 2007
A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Arnao and seconded by Council member McCullough. All were in favor.
Barbara Sanders – 765 S. Maple Avenue – Mrs. Sanders read a lengthy statement to the Council, which is available in-full in the Clerk’s office, depicting her dissatisfaction with the arrangement given her concerning her property.
John Sanders – 765 S. Maple Avenue – Mr. Sanders also expressed extreme displeasure at the way the Borough handled this matter.
Sue Schmidberger – 147 Glen Avenue – Mrs. Schmidberger commented that even though there will be no physical changes to her property there will be a pole on the corner of her property. Mrs. Schmidberger asked if the borough plans on giving the other two homeowners the final plans for all four corners.
A motion to close ordinance for public comment was made by Council member McCullough and seconded by Council member Pazan. All were in favor.
Council Resolution # 67-07
Introduced: Council Member McCullough
Seconded Council Member Pazan
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT OR RIGHT OF WAY ON A PORTION OF LAND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 765 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE IN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK FOR THE PUBLIC TRAFFIC OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $10,555.00 TO PAY FOR THE COST THEREOF
Be passed upon second and final reading, and that the Borough Clerk be, and is hereby authorized and directed, to advertise the same according to law by publishing the same by title in the Bergen Record.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
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BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1546
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF AN EASEMENT OR RIGHT OF WAY ON A PORTION
OF LAND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 765 SOUTH MAPLE
AVENUE IN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK FOR THE
PUBLIC TRAFFIC OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND
APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $10,550.00 TO PAY
FOR THE COST THEREOF
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council, the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section I. The Borough of Glen Rock shall acquire by purchase in a manner provided within N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1, et seq. entitled local lands and buildings law, an easement or right of way for the traffic, motor vehicles or for a portion of property shown on the tax assessment map of the Borough of Glen Rock, as Lot 167, Block 12 or commonly known as 765 South Maple Avenue, Glen Rock, New Jersey and specifically described as follows:
MIKE DeSENA TO PROVIDE
together with a traffic signal easement for the purposes of constructing and maintaining traffic signal equipment, poles and appurtenances. Said property containing 369 square feet more or less.
Subject however, to all public utility easements, recorded or unrecorded, effecting the herein described premises.
Section II: The sum of $10,555.00 is hereby appropriated for the payment of costs of acquiring such land intended for public use.
Section III: The total sum of $10,550.00 hereby appropriated for the acquisition of said property shall be met from the capital improvement fund.
Section IV: The proposed purchase of property in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1 et seq. is the lawful capital improvement of the Borough having a useful life of at least forty (40) years. Said capital improvements shall constitute as a general capital improvement, no part of the cost of which has been nor shall be assessed against the property specifically benefitting or abutting the property.
Section V: The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this Ordinance to the extent by any inconsistencies therewith and that the resolution promulgated by the local finance board as well as approved by the director of local government services is on file with the Borough Clerk.
Section VI: The Ordinance shall take effect within the time and in the matter provided by law.
6. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person
must state their name and address. 5 minute limit)
Bill Brown – Lincoln Avenue – Mr. Brown commented that a bill has been introduced in Trenton relating to eminent domain, which may be of interest to residents. This bill amends the local redevelopment and housing law to require that before any property can be subject to condemnation proceedings, due to a redevelopment plan, it must be approved by a majority of voters at a general election. Mayor van Keuren asked Mr. Brown to explain the relevance of this proposed bill. Mr. Brown replied he understands there may be a redevelopment phase along Route 208, which may involve this issue.
Thomas Ludlum – Harding Road – Mr. Ludlum commented that if the State were to eliminate the ownership of railroads and privatize the property it then could be used in situations where property is needed. Eminent domain can be used for very viable and important issues.
Bill Brown – 675 Lincoln Avenue – Mr. Brown clarified that another bill has been introduced that addresses the sale and leasing of assets owned by the State.
Ralph Henninger – Thornbury Avenue – Mrs. Henninger asked what the NBCUA (North Bergen County Utility Authority) would be inspecting. Borough Administrator Benjamin replied this resolution is for a shared service for a TV sewer camera to inspect and locate any blockages.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member Orseck
Seconded by Council member Knapp
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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