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PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, February 7, 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 7, 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 – present
Council Member McCullough – present
Council Member Pazan – present
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck - present
J. van Keuren, Mayor - present L. Benjamin, Borough Admin. - present
P. Fleming, Deputy Clerk - present 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.
Borough Attorney Bob Garibaldi led the Council in the flag salute.
Mayor van Keuren acknowledged Kosher Nosh, Ridgewood Auto Wash, Perry’s Florist and Books, Bytes and Beyond for recently being recognized as “the best in Bergen County” by 201 Magazine. Congratulations to all!
Mayor van Keuren read the following proclamation which was drafted in response to a resident request.
PROCLAMATION
Whereas the month of February is traditionally known for the celebration of love, and
Whereas Marcy Schwarzwalder and Brian Della Torre, after meeting in Glen Rock Junior High in the seventh grade, began dating in Glen Rock High School in 1996, and despite separate cities for college studies have continued dating for over the past ten years, and
Whereas it is during the month of February that Glen Rock High School sweethearts Marcy and Brian will elevate their 10 year courtship by marrying on February 18, 2007.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Saturday, February 18, 2007 be declared “Glen Rock High School Sweethearts Day” in honor of Marcy and Brian, and wish these Glen Rock Sweethearts a lifetime of love and happiness.
Mayor van Keuren also reminded residents that skating is not permitted at the Arboretum Pond.
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 – January 24, 2007
Resolution No. 52-07
Offered by Council Member McCullough
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meetings of January 24, 2007
Be accepted as submitted.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member Mc Cullough – yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
2. Resolution Adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Resolution No: 50-07
Offered by Council Member: McCullough
Seconded by Council Member: Orseck
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) AS THE BASIS FOR ALL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT IN GLEN ROCK, NJ
WHEREAS, the President, in Homeland Security Directive (HSPD-5), directed the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS), which would provide a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, County and Local Governments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size or complexity;
WHEREAS, the collective imput and guidance from all Federal, State, County and Local homeland security partners has been and will continue to be, vital to the development, effective implementation and utilization of a comprehensive NIMS;
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that all Federal, State, County and Local emergency agencies and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and efficiently provide the highest levels of incident management;
WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management, it is critical that Federal, State, County and Local organizations utilize standardized terminology, standardized organizational structures, interoperable communications, consolidated action plans, unified command structures, uniform standards for planning, training and exercising, comprehensive resource management and designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters;
WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel, communications, facilities and resources will improve the State’s ability to utilize federal funding to enhance local and state agency readiness, maintain first responder safety and streamline incident management processes.
WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components of NIMS are already an integral part of various incident management activities throughout the State, including current emergency management training programs; and
WHEREAS, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission) recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command System;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council hereby adopt the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the Borough of Glen Rock’s standard for incident management.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
3. Resolution for Inter-local Agreement with Ridgewood re: Child Health Clinics
Resolution No. 53-07
Offered by Council Member McCullough
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock (“Borough”), pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:52-1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 26, health and vital statistics are required to establish and maintain public health services; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Ridgewood (“Village”) has entered into an agreement with Dr. Dominga Padilla, MD, a New Jersey licensed physician, to provide medical check-ups and child immunization shots for qualified children of pre-school age (“medical services”); and
WHEREAS, the Borough and Village are desirous of entering into an Interlocal Services Agreement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1, et seq. whereby the Village, through its designated licensed medical professional, Dr. Dominga Padilla, MD, shall provide the requisite medical services to qualified Borough children of pre-school age.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, as follows:
1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et seq., the Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an Interlocal Services Agreement with the Village of Ridgewood
2. The form of the Contract hereby authorized is on file with the Borough Clerk and open to public inspection immediately upon introduction of this Resolution. The Contract shall take effect upon adoption of an appropriate Resolution by the Borough of Glen Rock.
3. The Contract shall be for such period as may be required in order to complete the project as contemplated therein.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
4. Resolution for New Fire Department Volunteers
Resolution No. 54-07
Offered by Council Member McCullough
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
WHEREAS, the Fire Department wishes to have the Council pass a resolution approving these members; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has recommended that these applicants:
Michael Aguilar
Scott Amos
Michael Lemire
Frank Ortoll
Matthew Patoir (17)
Sarah Sexton
are qualified candidates and thereby recommend to the governing body for ratification of these appointments,
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 recommendations of the Fire Department and accepts the application for membership of:
Michael Aguilar
Scott Amos
Michael Lemire
Frank Ortoll
Matthew Patoir (17)
Sarah Sexton
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp - yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
5. Resolution Authorizing Refund of Redemption Monies to Outside Lienholder
Resolution No. 55-07
Offered by Council Member McCullough
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES TO OUTSIDE LIENHOLDER
WHEREAS, at the following municipal tax sale, a lien was sold on Block 101 Lot 2, also known as 15 Bradford Street in Glen Rock, NJ
SALE DATE 12/7/2006 TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #2006-2 AT 0% IN THE AMOUNT $13,269.93
SUBSEQUENT 2006 TAXES AND INTEREST PAID 1/18/07 IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,976.70
RECORDING FEE AND PENALTY IS $848.20 MAKING THE TOTAL TO REDEEM THE ABOVE TAX SALE CERTIFICATE $27,094.83
WHEREAS, the above certificate was sold to U.S. BANK-CUST/SASS MUNI V dtr
WHEREAS, Ameriquest Mortgage for owner John D. and Carol A. N. Mastick has effected redemption of the above premium and certificate totaling $27,094.83
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CFO be authorized to issue a check in the amount of $27,094.83, payable to U.S. BANK-CUST/SASS MUNI V dtr, Tax Lien Services Group, 2 Liberty Place, 50 South 16th Street, Suite 1950, Philadelphia, PA 19102 for the redemption of the above certificate.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp - yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member McCullough – yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
6. Resolution Authorizing the Borough of Glen Rock to Execute the Amendment to Site Access Agreement
Resolution No.: 56-07
Offered by Council Member: McCullough
Seconded by Council Member: Orseck
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT TO SITE ACCESS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock (“Borough”) and Exxon/Mobil Corporation entered into an Access Agreement on March 8, 2006 (the “Access Agreement”), a copy of which is on file with the Borough Clerk for the purposes of conducting environmental investigations on property owned by the Borough located at Block 104, Lot 1;
WHEREAS, Exxon/Mobil Corporation now seeks to update the Access Agreement to reflect additional environmental investigations that Exxon/Mobil seeks to perform on the property pursuant to the direction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”); and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated January 29, 2007, the Borough Engineers, Vollmer Associates, LLP, have indicated their non-objection to the installation of the additional monitoring wells as contemplated in the amendment to the Site Access Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, as follows:
1. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into the amendment to Site Access Agreement with Exxon/Mobil Corporation;
2. The form of the Contract hereby authorized is on file with the Borough Clerk and open to public inspection immediately upon introduction of this Resolution.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Mayor van Keuren and Council member O’Hagan publicly thanked the new Fire Department Volunteers.
Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member McCullough
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp - yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member McCullough – yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
4. ORDINANCES
Ordinance Procedure # 1544 ($355,000 Bond Ordinance)
Date of Introduction: February 7, 2007
Council Resolution # 57-07
Introduced by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member McCullough
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that 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.
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 28, 2007 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 Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
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 Turn into Central School)
Date of Introduction: February 7, 2007
Council Resolution# 58-07
Introduced by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
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
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 28, 2007 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 Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
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 Introduction: February 7, 2007
Council Resolution# 59-07
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 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
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 28, 2007 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 Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
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
benefiting 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.
5. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person must state their name and address. 5 minute limit)
Alan Bronner – 522 Doremus Avenue – Mr. Bronner commented he would like to see a survey done of the selling prices of homes and what their subsequent taxes were. Mr. Bronner believes this would be a fair and equitable determination if everyone has been reassessed properly. Council member O’Hagan asked who Mr. Bronner would like to do this survey. Mr. Bronner commented his research has shown discrepancies amounting to thousands of dollars. It was determined that Mayor van Keuren and Mr. Bronner will sit down and look at sample properties. Mr. Bronner asked when the Master Plan was last updated - (2002). Mr. Bronner believes that the Zoning Board has increased the number of multiple family dwellings per acre without Council approval. Council member McCullough clarified that Master Plan is not law, merely a guideline for development. Council member McCullough added that he believes the new builder for the Doremus property has chosen to continue with the plans that were previously approved. Mr. Bronner commented that those initial plans were approved over a year ago and standards have changed, which means the initial plan needs to be brought up to date. Mr. Bronner asked for reassurance that new regulations are adhered to concerning the Doremus development. Council member McCullough clarified that the new developer is well within his rights to pick up a previously approved plan and continue with it. Council member McCullough added that if any of the bulk requirements of this application are changed the developer would be required to reapply to the Zoning Board. Mayor van Keuren suggested Mr. Bronner visit the Building Department and review the plans with the Zoning Officer.
Ralph Henninger – Thornbury Avenue – Mr. Henninger commented that fiber optics seems to be the technology of choice today. Mr. Henninger stated that one fiber is capable of a tremendous capacity.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member Knapp
Seconded by Council member Orseck
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Paula A. Fleming, Deputy Borough Clerk
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