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PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, March 12, 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, March 12, 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
Council member Knapp led the Council in the flag salute.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Borough Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council member(s) so request it, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. The one motion signifies adoption of all resolutions, received and filed letters, correspondence, reports and approval of applications and minutes.
Resolutions:
1. Resolution for Minutes – February 27, 2008
Resolution No. 70-08
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meeting of February 27, 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 – Professional Services - Capital Alternatives
Resolution No. 71-08
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL ALTERNATIVES CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock has had a successful business relationship with the grants consulting firm of Capital Alternatives Corporation (CAC) of New Milford, New Jersey since 1998, with CAC directly responsible for the receipt of over $2,612,450 of grants to make improvements and offset taxes for the Borough; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has achieved the status of a favored client and is no longer charged an annual retainer fee by CAC, but the present contract continues the agreed upon schedule of percentage payments for grants received; and
WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to enter into an agreement with CAC to retain their services for 2008, and this is an extraordinary unspecifiable service which is exempt from public bidding but must be published in the newspaper in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that the attached agreement with Capital Alternatives Corporation is hereby authorized to be signed and attested to by the Mayor and Borough Clerk.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member 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 for Agreement with Bergen County re: Bloodborne Pathogens
Resolution No. 72-08
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
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WHEREAS, there exist a need for the Borough of Glen Rock Health Department to provide state mandated health services of a technical and professional nature for the Blood Borne pathogens Compliance Program; and
WHEREAS, the Bergen County Department of Health Services can assure compliance in accordance with P.E.O.S.H.A. as follows:
Annual Training Record Keeping Exposure Control
Procurement of the Vaccine Administration
WHEREAS, the Bergen County Department of Health Services has agreed to provide public health services through a contract agreement with the Borough of Glen Rock - Department of Health for the calendar year 2008; and
WHEREAS, the fee is to be in an amount not to exceed $3,280 for training and purchase of the vaccine under State Contract based on $45.00 per vaccination and funds will be available for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, it has been certified that this meets the statues and regulations concerning the award of said contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock as follows:
1. That Lenora Benjamin, Borough Administrator, is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Bergen County Department of Health Services to perform public health services of a professional nature for the Blood Borne Pathogens Program for the period of January 2008, through December 31, 2008, at a cost not to exceed $3,280 for training and purchase of the vaccine under State Contract based on $45.00 per vaccination; and
2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2); and
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 for Agreement for Risk Management Consultant’s Agreement
Resolution No. 73-08
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
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RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 1st day of January, 2008 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 March 12, 2008 and;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, agree as follows:
1. For and in consideration of the amount stated hereinafter, the CONSULTANT shall:
a. Assist the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY in identifying its insurable Property & Casualty exposures and to recommend professional methods to reduce, assume or transfer the risk or loss.
b. Assist the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY in understanding the various coverages available from the Bergen Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund
c. Review with the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY any additional coverages that the CONSULTANT feels should be carried but are not available from the FUND and subject to the MUNICIPALITY’S or AUTHORITY’S authorization, place such coverages outside the FUND.
d. Assist the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY in the preparation of applications, statements of values, and similar documents requested by the FUND, it being understood that this Agreement does not include any appraisal work by the CONSULTANT.
e. Review Certificates of Insurance from contractors, vendors and professionals when requested by the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY.
f. Review the MUNICIPALITY’S OR AUTHORITY’S assessment as prepared by the FUND and assist the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY in the preparation of its annual insurance budget.
g. Review the loss and engineering reports and generally assist the safety committee in its loss containment objectives. Also, attend no less than one (1) municipal safety committee meeting per annum to promote the safety objectives and goals of the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY and the FUND.
h. Assist where needed in the settlement of claims, with the understanding that the scope of the CONSULTANT’S involvement does not include the work normally done by a public adjuster.
i. Perform any other risk management related services required by the FUND’s bylaws.
2. In exchange for the above services, the CONSULTANT shall be compensated in the following manner:
a. The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY a fee as compensation for services rendered, an amount equal to six percent (6%) of the MUNICIPALITY’S or AUTHORITY’S annual assessment as promulgated by the FUNDS. Said fee shall be paid to the CONSULTANT within thirty (30) days of payment of the MUNICIPALITY’S or AUTHORITY’S assessment.
b. For any insurance coverages authorized by the MUNICIPALITY or AUTHORITY to be placed outside the FUND, the CONSULTANT shall receive as compensation the normal brokerage commissions paid by the insurance company. The premiums for said policies shall not be added to the FUND’S assessment in computing the fee outlined in 2 (a).
3. The term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year. However, this Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time by mailing to the other written notice, certified mail return receipt, calling for termination at not less than thirty (30) days thereafter. In the event of termination of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT’S fee outlined in 2(a) above shall be prorated to date of termination.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member 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 Equipment Swap in the Police Department – READ SEPARATELY
6. Resolution for Tax Redemption – Tafaro
Resolution No. 74-08
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES TO OUTSIDE LIENHOLDER
WHEREAS, at the following municipal tax sale, a lien was sold on Block 178 Lot 9 Qualifier CC26W, also known as 26 Pamrapo Court West in Glen Rock, NJ
SALE DATE 12/02/2003TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #2003-004 AT 18% in the amount of $10,244.07, total to redeem $18,793.52.
SUBSEQUENT 2003 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th quarter & 2004 1st quarter taxes paid on 04/07/2004 in the amount of $12,851.35 with interest $4,038.18 totaling $16,889.53.
SUBSEQUENT 2004 2nd & 3rd quarter tax paid on 10/28/04 in the amount of $5,439.83 with interest $1,466.33 totaling $6,906.16.
WHEREAS, the above certificate was sold to B & B REALTY ASSOCIATES, LLC,
WHEREAS, J. Cunningham has effected redemption for owner Tafaro, totaling $42,589.21,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the CFO be authorized to issue a check in the amount of $42,589.21, payable to B & B REALTY ASSOCIATES, Post Office Box 196, Hawthorne, NJ 07507 for the above redemption of certificate and subsequent taxes paid.
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 Canceling Tax Overpayments
Resolution No. 75-08
Offered by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
RESOLUTION TO CANCEL TAX OVERPAYMENTS
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17 allows for the cancellation of property tax refunds or delinquent amounts in the amount of less than $10.00; and,
WHEREAS, the governing body authorizes the Tax Collector to cancel the following overpayments: block 11 lot 6 at .02, block 11 lot 25 at .01, block 18 lot 1 at .01, block 42 lot 5 at .01, block 81 lot 10 at .01, block 83 lot 22 at .01, block 99 lot 10 at .02, block 151 lot 12 at .01, block 168 lot 14 at .01, block 178 lot 9 qual. CB09E at .01, block 178 lot 14 qual. C50WB at .01, block 186 lot 9 at .78, block 199 lot 11 at .01, block 216 lot 5 at .01, block 256 lot 1 at .01, all of these equaling $.94 cents,
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, hereby authorize the Tax Collector to cancel said tax amounts.
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 Orseck
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
5. Resolution Authorizing Equipment Swap in the Police Department
Resolution No. 76-08
Offered by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member O’Hagan
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EQUIPMENT SWAP IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Ken’s Auto Electric, LLC., a auto repair business in Midland Park, New Jersey, has proposed giving the Borough of Glen Rock a complete paint job on one of the police vehicles Car #804X and remove all of the police equipment from police vehicle # 805 and install it in police vehicle 804X; and
WHEREAS, the Borough will exchange with Ken’s Auto Electric a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicle #809, which has a retail value of $5,700.00, with 61,000 speedometer miles, and
WHEREAS, the Glen Rock Police Department thinks this swap is highly beneficial since it gets us the transfer of equipment and the painting of a vehicle that we need, and gives Ken’s Auto Electric, LLC a demonstration police car that they want;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Police Chief and the Borough Administrator, the Borough Council hereby authorizes this mutually beneficial swap subject to the police Department confirming by vehicle appraisal or other means that the vehicle is worth less that the $5,700.00 value of the painting and equipment exchange.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – no
Council Member Arnao – no
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
4. ORDINANCES
Ordinance Procedure # 1564 (Pool Fee Increase)
Date of Introduction: March 12, 2008
Council Resolution # 77-08
Introduced by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member O’Hagan
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 101 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK 1971 AS AMENDMENT ENTITLED “FEES” BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR VARIOUS AGENCIES, BUREAUS AND DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK TO MODIFY FEES FOR POOL BADGES
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 March 26, 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 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 Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – no
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
ORDINANCE #1564
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 101 OF THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK 1971
AS AMENDMENT ENTITLED “FEES” BEING AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING FEES FOR VARIOUS AGENCIES, BUREAUS AND
DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
TO MODIFY FEES FOR POOL BADGES”
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Borough Council, the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section I. Chapter 101 of the revised general ordinances of the Borough of Glen Rock 1971 as amended being Ordinance entitled “Fees” is hereby amended as follows:
A. Section 101-5 entitled “Pool and Tennis Badge”, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“101-5 - Pool Badge.
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 32, Subsection 32.3, the following annual fees are hereby established.
Badge Issued Badge Issued
Before May 16th After May 16th
I. Seasonal Pool Memberships:
a. Walking to 5 years old $ 25.00 $ 30.00
b. Age 6 – 11 (adult supervision required) $ 50.00 $ 60.00
c. Age 12 – 17 $ 60.00 $ 70.00
d. Age 18 – 61 $ 90.00 $100.00
e. Seniors Age 62+ $ 20.00 $ 25.00
f. Non-resident Caretaker $110.00 $125.00
g. Family Membership Cap $300.00 $325.00
(does not include non-resident caretaker)
Badge Issued Badge Issued
Before May 16th After May 16th
h Adult (18-61) Resident Daily Fee
With $20 Resident ID Card $ 10.00 $ 10.00
II. Guest Fees:
1. Daily Badges:
a. Walking to 17 years $ 5.00 $ 5.00
b. Ages 18 – 61 $10.00 $10.00
c. Seniors: Age 62+ $ 5.00 $ 5.00
2. 10 Trip Guest Booklets:
a. Walking to 17 years $35.00 $35.00
b. Adult Ages 18 – 61 $75.00 $75.00
c. Seniors: Age 62+ $35.00 $35.00
III. General Conditions for Issuance of Badge:
A. Two forms of proof of residency are required to obtain a badge: consisting of a driver’s license and either a tax or utility bill.
B. Glen Rock Employees are permitted to purchase pool memberships at resident rates.
C. Non-resident taxpayers will be eligible to purchase pool memberships at resident rates, with proper identification consisting of a current year tax bill and a driver’s license. Pool memberships will be limited to immediate family only (spouse/children).
D. Non-resident caretaker is defined as someone who cares for a resident badge holder, whether it be a child or a senior citizen.
E. Fire & Ambulance Volunteers, Spouses and resident children only FREE FREE
F. Guests must be accompanied by a resident with membership badge or ID card, even with the booklet guest passes. A booklet pass will be presented at the gate with the badge holder present and exchanged for a wristband. The badge holder must accompany the guest in the pool at all times, as they are the responsible party. A badge holder must be 11 years old to purchase a daily guest badge.
G. The cutoff date for age is July 15th of the pool year.
H. Lost badges may be replaced for a $5 fee.
Section II
Validity - Severability. If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Ordinance shall be adjudged 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 it 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 provision hereof are hereby repealed.
Section VI
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage as required by law.
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Ordinance Procedure # 1565 (Gross Floor Area – Bulk Requirements)
Date of Introduction: March 12, 2008
Council Resolution # 78-08
Introduced by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock that AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 230 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING”; BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SET OF ZONING REQUIREMENTS; TO ADD ADDITIONAL BULK DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
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 March 26, 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 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 – no
Council Member O’Hagan – no
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - no
Council Member Surrago – yes
Mayor van Keuren - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1565
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 230 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING”; BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
A UNIFORM SET OF ZONING REQUIREMENTS; TO ADDITIONAL BULK DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council, the Borough of Glen Rock, County of
Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section I - Chapter 230 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Glen Rock 1971 as amended being an Ordinance entitled "Zoning" is hereby revised as follows:1. Section 230-4 “Definitions” is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
“ATTIC. That part of a building that is immediately below and wholly or partly within the roof framing.
BASEMENT. An interior space or a portion of an interior space having a floor level below the average elevation of normal grade at the foundation wall of the structure in which it is contained.
EFFECTIVE GROSS FLOOR RATIO (EGFR). The ratio of the gross floor area (residential) to the lot area provided within a lot depth of 175 feet in the A-1 zone district and the lot area be provided within a lot depth of 140 feet in the A-2 zone district.
MAXIMUM GROSS FLOOR AREA (RESIDENTIAL). The gross floor area permitted within the minimum lot area on a lot.
GROSS FLOOR AREA (RESIDENTIAL) — The aggregate area of all floors of a residential building and associated structures as measured from interior perimeter wall to interior perimeter wall inclusive of the first floor, upper floor(s), sixty (60%) percent of a half story), decks, porches, sheds, private garages and other accessory structures,. Excluded from this calculation are basements, (cellars), patios, garages in the basement area, and the water surface of swimming pools
HABITABLE ATTIC SPACE — Attic space that has a permanent stairway as a means of access and egress and in which the ceiling area at a height of seven feet above the attic floor is 1/3 or more of the floor below. Habitable attic space is served by a heating system and includes, but is not limited to, space used for living, sleeping, eating or cooking, as well as bathrooms and toilet rooms. Unheated storage and utility spaces are not considered habitable attic space.
2. Section 230-51 entitled “Required Conditions” for lots within A-1 Residence Districts, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“230-51. Required conditions.
A. Height. No building shall exceed a maximum height of 32' from the lowest point of grade to the highest point of the roof.
B. Front yard. There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than 50 feet.
C. Side yard. There shall be two side yards, and the width of the narrower side yard shall not be less than 12% of the width of the lot at the front street setback line or 6 feet, whichever is greater. In addition, the sum of the side yard widths measured along any line parallel to the street line shall not be less than 25% of the lot width of that line.
D. Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than 50 feet.
E. Minimum lot area. The minimum lot area of 17,500 square feet shall be measured within 175 feet of the front property line.
F. Minimum floor area. There shall be a minimum floor area of 1,750 square feet. Two-story dwellings shall have a minimum floor area on the first floor of 1,200 square feet.
G. Maximum building coverage - The sum of the habitable area of all floors of buildings or structures shall not exceed 36% of the area of the site.
H. Parking. Parking and parking facilities shall be required as provided in Article VI.
I. Effective Gross Floor Ratio (EGFR). .36 – [(lot width x lot depth or 175, whichever is less) - 9500] x .0000125.
J. Maximum Gross Floor Area. The gross floor area permitted within the first 175 feet of a lot as determined by multiplying the Effective Gross Floor Ratio (EGFR) by the lot area within the first 175 feet from the front property line.
3. Section 230-54, entitled “Required Conditions” for lots within a A-2 Residence District, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“230-54. Required conditions.
A. Height. No building shall exceed a maximum height of 32' from the lowest point of grade to the highest point of the roof.
B. Front yard. There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than 50 feet, except that where the average setback of existing buildings within the block front is less than 50 feet and forms an established setback, all new buildings constructed within the block shall conform to such established line, provided that no new building shall project closer than 35 feet to the front property line. Where an entire block front is vacant and where the lots are platted now or in the future with a depth of less than 140 feet, there shall be a front yard not less than 35% of the average depth of each lot in such block, but in no event less than 35 feet from the front property line.
C. Side yard. There shall be two side yards, and no side yard shall have a width of less than six feet. In addition, the sum of the side yard widths measured along any line parallel to the street line shall not be less than 25% of the lot width on that line.
D. Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than 30 feet. A ground level patio shall not be taken into account in determining the depth of a rear yard.
E. Minimum lot area. The minimum lot area of 11,200 square feet shall be measured within 140 feet of the front street property line. For corner lots, the minimum lot area shall be 14,000 square feet, also measured within 140 feet of the front property line.
F. Minimum floor area. There shall be a minimum floor area of 1,500 square feet. A two-story dwelling shall have a minimum floor area on the first floor of 96 square feet.
G. Maximum building coverage. The sum of the habitable area of all floors of buildings or structures shall not exceed 36% of the area of the site.
H. Effective Gross Floor Ratio: 36 – [(lot width x lot depth or 140, whichever is less) - 9500] x .0000125.
J. Maximum Gross Floor Area. The gross floor area permitted within the first 140 feet of a lot as determined by multiplying the Effective Gross Floor Ratio (EGFR) by the lot area within the first 140 feet from the front property line.
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: #1561 (DPW Salaries)
Date of Final Reading: March 12, 2008
Date of Introduction: February 13, 2008
Council Resolution # 80-08
Introduced: Council Member Surrago
Seconded Council Member Pazan
AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Be 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 Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago – yes
ORDINANCE NO. 1561
AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF
GLEN ROCK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock in the County of Bergen, New Jersey as follows:
SECTION 1. That there is hereby established salary and wages for the classification of certain employees herein below set forth:
2007 PUBLIC WORKS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Foreman
20.00 per hr
29.97 per hr
Mechanic
20.00 per hr
31.66 per hr
Asst Mech
20.00 per hr
30.45 per hr
Leadman
20.00 per hr
28.59 per hr
Laborer
20.00 per hr
28.31 per hr
2008 PUBLIC WORKS
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Foreman
20.00 per hr
31.17 per hr
Mechanic
20.00 per hr
32.92 per hr
Asst Mech
20.00 per hr
31.67 per hr
Leadman
20.00 per hr
29.73 per hr
Laborer
20.00 per hr
29.44 per hr
2007 SANITATION
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Driver
20.00 per hr
29.24 per hr
Loader
19.00 per hr
26.92 per hr
2008 SANITATION
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Driver
20.00 per hr
30.41 per hr
Loader
19.00 per hr
27.99 per hr
2007 RECYCLING
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Laborer
20.00 per hr
28.31 per hr
2008 RECYCLING
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Laborer
20.00 per hr
29.44 per hr
SECTION 2. The Annual Salaries, weekly wages, and hourly wages shall be paid in bi-weekly installments, except that the Mayor and Council, Secretary of the Board of Health may be compensated quarterly.
SECTION 3. The amount to be paid to each officer or employee within the salary and wage range shall be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Mayor and Council.
SECTION 4. In addition to the salary ranges indicated above, longevity pay will be given to full-time Public Works personnel, Sanitation personnel, and Administrative personnel hired before 1-1-77 and Police Officers at the rate of two (2%) per cent for each four years of service not to exceed twelve (12%) per cent or the amount set forth in the contract. Longevity credit will be computed and paid semi-annually each year (January 1 and July 1) and semi-annually thereafter. Employees who serve in more than one capacity and spend their full time in Borough Service shall be considered a full-time employee for the purpose of longevity.
SECTION 5. The provisions of any ordinance or ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 6. Where labor contract prevails, terms and conditions of the contract shall supersede this ordinance.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect retroactive to January 1, 2007 upon passage and publication as required by law.
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Ordinance Procedure: #1560 (U-Turn Fees in CBD)
Date of Final Reading: March 12, 2008
Date of Introduction: February 13, 2008
Council Resolution # 79-08
Introduced: Council Member Pazan
Seconded Council Member Orseck
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 216 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”; BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING AND OPERATION OF VEHICLES WITHIN THE BOROUGH; TO AMEND THE ENFORCEMENT 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 Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1560
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 216 OF THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971
AS AMENDED ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”; BEING AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING AND OPERATION OF
VEHICLES WITHIN THE BOROUGH; TO AMEND THE
ENFORCEMENT THEREOF
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council, the Borough of Glen Rock, County of
Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section I - Chapter 216 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Glen Rock 1971, as amended, being an Ordinance entitled "Vehicles and Traffic" is hereby amended as to the following
section: Subsection 216-3 entitled “Enforcement, Violations & Penalties” is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“A. Enforcement. The Glen Rock Police Department, together with the Bergen County Police Department, where applicable, are authorized to undertake steps necessary to ensure the enforcement of this chapter, and are to act as the agents of the Borough in carrying out the intent and purpose of this chapter.
B. Violations and Penalties.
a. Maximum Penalty. For a violation of any provision of this chapter, unless another penalty is expressly provided by statute, any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation so violating shall, upon conviction, be subject to one or more of the following: a fine not exceeding $250.00; imprisonment for a term not exceeding ninety (90) days, a period of community service not exceeding ninety (90) days; All of the aforesaid, however, being in the discretion of the Municipal Judge or other officer having jurisdiction.
b. Separate Violations. Except as otherwise provided, every day in which a violation of any provision of this chapter exists shall constitute a separate violation.
c. Repeated Violations. The Municipal Judge may impose an additional fine upon a repeat offender as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:49-5 upon any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation convicted of violating any provision of this chapter within one (1) year of the date of the previous violation of the same provision for which there was a conviction and fine.
d. Scheduled Penalties. Nothing herein to the contrary withstanding, in the event that a penalty for the violation of a particular provision of this chapter has been fixed upon the Local Supplemental Violations Bureau Schedule adopted by the Court pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 7:12-4(C) of the New Jersey Rules of Court as amended and supplemented, then any alternative penalty provided in this section shall not apply.
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 adoption and publication as required by law and upon ths passing of a consenting resolution by the County of Bergen and the approval of the Commission of the Department of Transportation.
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Ordinance Procedure: #1562 (Police Salaries)
Date of Final Reading: March 12, 2008
Date of Introduction: February 13, 2008
Council Resolution # 81-08
Introduced: Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded Council Member Arnao
AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Be 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 Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
ORDINANCE NO. 1562
AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF
GLEN ROCK, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock in the County of Bergen, New Jersey as follows:
SECTION 1. That there is hereby established salary and wages for the classification of certain employees herein below set forth:
POLICE - 2008
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
Police Officer
$30,718
$100,984
Detective
$108,029
Sergeant
$109,104
Detective Supervisor–Sergeant
$109,583
Lieutenant
$114,486
Detective Supervisor-Lieutenant
$114,956
SECTION 2. All Salaries herein above listed are to be considered as annual salaries unless otherwise designated.
SECTION 3. The Annual Salaries, weekly wages, and hourly wages shall be paid in bi-weekly installments.
SECTION 4. The amount to be paid to each officer or employee within the salary and wage range shall be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Mayor and Council.
SECTION 5. In addition to the salary ranges indicated above, longevity pay will be given to full-time Police Employees as specified in the contract.
SECTION 6. The provisions of any ordinance or ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 7. Where labor contract prevails, terms and conditions of the contract shall supersede this ordinance.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall take effect retroactive to January 1, 2004 upon passage and publication as required by law.
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Ordinance Procedure: #1563 (Off-Duty Police Employment)
Date of Final Reading: March 12, 2008
Date of Introduction: February 27, 2008
Council Resolution # 82-08
Introduced: Council Member Pazan
Seconded Council Member Knapp
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 40 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "POLICE DEPARTMENT” BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A POLICE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK; TO PROVIDE FOR CONTRACTED OFF-DUTY EMPLOYMENT
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 Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1563
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 40 OF THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF
GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED
"POLICE DEPARTMENT” BEING AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING A POLICE DEPARTMENT WITHIN
THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK; TO PROVIDE
FOR CONTRACTED OFF-DUTY EMPLOYMENT
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council, the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section I - Chapter 40 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Glen Rock 1971 as amended being an Ordinance entitled "Police Department" is hereby amended as to the following:
1. Section 40 entitled “Police Department”, of the Code of the Borough of Glen Rock is hereby supplemental by the addition of the following:
Ҥ40-16 Contracted off-duty Employment.
A. Purpose and conditions. For the convenience of those persons and entities which utilize the services of off-duty law enforcement officers of the Glen Rock Police Department and to authorize the outside employment of Borough police while off duty, the Borough hereby establishes a policy regarding the use of said officers.
(1) Members of the Police Department shall be permitted to accept police-related employment for private employers or school districts only during off-duty hours and at such time as will not interfere with the efficient performance of regularly scheduled or emergency duty for the Borough.
(2) Any person or entity wishing to employ off-duty police shall first obtain the approval of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, which approval shall be granted if, in the opinion of the Chief or his/her designee, such employment would not be inconsistent with the efficient functioning and good reputation of the Police Department, and would not unreasonably endanger or threaten the safety of the officer(s) who are to perform the work.
(3) Any person or entity requesting the services of off-duty police officers shall execute an agreement to indemnify and hold harmless the Borough of Glen Rock for any and all claims and damages which may arise from the off duty police officer's employment by said person or entity.
(4) The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall have the authority to order any police officer engaged in off-duty assignments within the Borough of Glen Rock to respond to an emergency situation within the Borough. The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall also have the right to order any off-duty assignment to be terminated whenever said assignment creates an unacceptable risk to the health, safety and welfare of the off-duty officer and/or the citizens of the Borough. In the event that a police officer is assigned to an emergency situation, the Police Chief, or his/her designee, shall make notice of that emergency situation, as well as the time said officer was removed from said off-duty assignment. In any situation where an off-duty police officer is called to an emergency situation, said person or entity shall not be responsible for the payment of the officer's hourly rate, administrative fee or any other fees to the Borough until such time as said police officer and/or equipment returns to the assignment with the off-duty person or entity.
(5) Each private person or entity who shall employ extra-duty officers pursuant to this chapter shall be responsible for maintaining his, her or its own insurance coverage. Said insurance coverage shall include, but not be limited to, general liability and automobile. Proof of said insurance coverage shall be provided to the Borough of Glen Rock prior to the assignment of any officer(s) to said private person or entity.
B. Escrow Accounts.
(1) Except as provided hereinbelow, any person or entity requesting the services of an off-duty law enforcement officer in the Police Department shall estimate the number of hours such law enforcement services are required, which estimate shall be approved in writing by the Chief of Police (or his/her designee), and shall establish an escrow account with the Chief Financial Officer by depositing an amount sufficient to cover the rates of compensation and administrative fees set forth hereinbelow for the total estimated hours of service. If services are required on an immediate basis and it is not feasible to establish an escrow account, the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall have the authority to waive the requirement of an escrow account.
(2) Prior to posting any request for services of off-duty law enforcement officers, the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall verify that the balance in the escrow account of the person or entity requesting services is sufficient to cover the compensation and fees for the number of hours specified in the request for services. The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall not post a request for services from any person or entity unless all fees and compensation required in the manner described above have been deposited with the Chief Financial Officer; except if the requirement of an escrow account has been waived as permitted above. No officer shall provide any such services for more hours than are specified in the request for services.
(3) In the event the funds in such an escrow should become depleted, services of off-duty law enforcement officers shall cease and requests for further or future services shall not be performed or posted until additional funds have been deposited in the escrow account in the manner prescribed above.
(4) The person or entity requesting such services shall be responsible for ensuring that sufficient funds remain in the escrow account in order to avoid any interruption of services.
(5) Houses of worship, local public schools, and qualified IRC 501©)(3) not-for-profit organizations shall be exempt from the requirements for the posting of an escrow deposit.
C. Rate of Compensation; Administrative Fee.
(1) The rate of compensation for contracting the service of off-duty law enforcement officers shall be in an amount equal to the hourly overtime rate of pay established within the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement for each law enforcement officer assigned to the project. The minimum hourly rate shall be $50.00 per hour.
(2) An additional fee of $12.00 per hour is hereby established to cover administrative costs, overhead, and out-of-pocket expenses of the Borough.
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.
6. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person must state their name and address. 5 minute limit)
Doris Ciaramella – 15 Austin Place – Mrs. Ciaramella commented that the Senior Citizen Advisory Board has finalized a Senior Citizen questionnaire. This survey will be looking for any senior needs. The survey will be distributed throughout the various senior groups, churches, senior meetings and word-of-mouth.
Mary Henninger – Thornbury Avenue – Mrs. Henninger commented that from May 22-29 there is no garbage pick-up and is concerned the weather may be warm. Lenora Benjamin informed Mrs. Henninger that there will be a Saturday pick-up on May 31st.
Lee Brown – Emerson Road – Mr. Brown expressed concern over the introduced “McMansion” ordinance. Mr. Brown stated the ramifications on homes that are deemed “un-expandable” because of sheds or decks could be detrimental. Mr. Brown suggested additional public forum meetings before the ordinance is adopted finally.
Mayor van Keuren commented that this ordinance has been developed exclusively in public meetings of the Planning Board over the past two and a half years. It has also been discussed at numerous public Council meetings, as well as articles in the Gazette. The arrangements that have been incorporated in this ordinance have been tested on the specific parameters and dimensions of 100 randomly chosen houses in Glen Rock with fewer than 15% being negatively affected. Mayor van Keuren commented that no one believes this is a perfect ordinance; however, the Council feels something needs to be done to address resident’s concerns on the growing number of large homes. This ordinance recognizes lot size in a way that gives additional allowance to smaller lots and slightly less allowance to larger lots. This ordinance has been examined thoroughly and analytically.
Amanda Willoughby – 40 Cedar Street – Ms. Willoughby commented that based on the “McMansion” ordinance her house would not be allowed to be expanded. Ms. Willoughby referred to a study done by H2M (Borough Planner) approximately two years ago. Mayor van Keuren stated the study being referred to has been revised.
Regina Connor – 690 Ackerman – Ms. Connor referred to the H2M study adding her home would also be negatively affected. Ms. Connor stated even though this ordinance has been discussed for years many people look at it as dealing with McMansions, which may not pertain to the resident.
Dina Rosen – 111 Greenway Road – Ms. Rosen also referred to an older study which shows houses that are considered McMansions. Ms. Rosen commented that if a house cannot be expanded the value of that home will decline. Ms. Rosen requested information that would show a direct impact on specific homes. Ms. Rosen also requested that meetings be advertised and professionals be consulted regarding this issue. Ms. Rosen commented that the new formula is very complicated. Ms. Rosen presented a list of signatures expressing their desire to be more informed, agreeing that McMansions are detrimental and requesting additional time to become informed.
Unidentified Student – Thanked the Council for allowing them to attend and listen to a Council meeting.
Jon Hendl – 59 Griswold – Mr. Hendl questioned if this ordinance deals with builders leveling a home and rebuilding a huge home or existing homes that are being renovated. Mayor van Keuren stated the ordinance deals with both scenarios. Mr. Hendl referred to a home on Pinelynn that probably wouldn’t fit the ordinance; however it is within keeping of the neighborhood. Additionally, a home on his street was demolished and a total disgrace was built. Mr. Hendl commented he is in the process of working with an architect to expand his home and questioned how this ordinance would affect resident’s who are considering going through an expansion but have not submitted their plans. What is the window? Borough Attorney Garibaldi commented that once an ordinance is adopted it becomes law and plans would need to conform to the new requirements. If plans are submitted to and approved by the Building Dept. prior to final adoption of this ordinance the application would be grandfathered. If plans are submitted and need revision after the ordinance is adopted they must be adjusted to the new ordinance, or apply for a variance, if necessary.
Council member O’Hagan commented that the majority of this new ordinance is already on the Borough’s books. The roof slope and height of the house address the “boxy” look of some homes.
Council member Knapp added she is not comfortable with decks and porches being included in the proposed formula for bulk.
Coleen Corbett – 679 Doremus Avenue – Ms. Corbett commented she was not aware that certain properties would not be expandable. Ms. Corbett asked if any effort has been made to contact the local architects to inform them.
Mirelle Schuck - 90 Harding Road – Ms. Schuck commented that this is a first reading. Mayor van Keuren replied that is correct. The final reading is scheduled for March 26, at which time the public can comment. From now until then there will plenty of time for the public to digest what has been proposed. Ms. Schuck commented that the public is not clear on some of the definitions, i.e. total renovations vs. enclosing a porch for livable space.
Dina Rosen – 111 Greenway – Ms. Rosen asked if an urban planner was on the committee that proposed this ordinance. Mayor van Keuren commented that this ordinance does have the endorsement of the Borough Planner.
Cindy Mehallow – 373 Dunham Place – Ms. Mehallow thanked the Council for considering the prospect of putting in an application for a grant for a conservation element to the Master Plan. Ms. Mehallow asked the difference between a conservation plan element and an inventory. Council member Pazan replied he has been told a conservation plan is more detailed and comprehensive. Ms. Mehallow asked if we use the Borough Planner (H2M) for the grant application does that commit the Borough to use H2M to do the work. Mayor van Keuren stated he believes it does. Ms. Mehallow asked if the funding for this grant would come from the Environmental Commission budget or another source. Answer … the Commission budget.
Naomi Gamorra – Kent Road – Chairman of the Environmental Commission. Ms. Gamorra commented one of the responsibilities of the Commission is to develop an environmental resource inventory, which will benefit the Planning and Zoning Boards with their responsibilities. Ms. Gamorra commented there is very little in the Master Plan concerning environmental issues. Ms. Gamorra added she would like to see charting done of known contaminants and whether their levels are increasing or decreasing. Ms. Gamorra had a litany of items and subjects she would like included, i.e. septic tank sights, contaminated sites, underground storage tanks.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council member Surrago
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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