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PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, April 30, 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, April 30, 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

Jim Bartlett, a member of the audience was asked to lead 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 – April 16, 2008

Resolution No. 116-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Surrago

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:

Meeting of April 16, 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 Approving GR IDA as a Quasi under JIF

Resolution No. 117-08
Offered by Council Member Kanpp
Seconded by Council Member Surrago

RESOLUTION FOR APPLICATION TO BERGEN COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND

WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is a participating member of the Bergen County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund relative to general liability and other coverage; and

WHEREAS, the “Fund” has adopted certain criteria to distinguish between bona fide municipal activities and other quasi-public entities not sponsored by the municipality and,
Therefore, not subject to coverage by the “Fund”; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that in order to be covered by the “Fund” an organization or activity meets the test that its function is of the type that historically the Borough has provided with coverage and/or whish services a bona fide public purpose typically met by local government, and the benefits of which are available to the municipality in general; and

WHEREAS, the Borough has asked the “Fund” to extend coverage to the following entity:

Class III – Glen Rock Independence Day Association

NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock as follows: It is hereby certified that the above listed organization exists with in the Borough of Glen Rock as a bona fide charitable, educational, or recreational activity that supports and/or provides services to the municipality in general and as such are sponsored or subsidized directly or indirectly by the municipality.

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 to Award Municipal Building Renovation Bid – Read Separately

4. Resolution Rescinding Default in Contract for the Purchase of Hybrid Truck

Resolution No. 118-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Surrago

RESOLUTION RESCINDING DEFAULT IN CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF HYBRID TRUCK

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 105-08, the Governing Body of the Borough of Glen Rock, terminated the contract with Route 23 Auto Mall (the “Vendor”) for the purchase of a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Four-Wheel Drive Truck (the “vehicle”), due to the inability of the Vendor to deliver said vehicle in accordance with the time frame specified within the contract; and

WHEREAS, the Vendor has submitted a letter to the Borough dated April 25, 2008 confirming its ability to secure the vehicle from the manufacturer and to deliver it to the Borough on or before June 16, 2008; and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Public Works believes that it would be in the best interest of the Borough to reinstate the agreement with the Vendor and to accept the amended delivery date of June 16, 2008. .

NOW THEREFOR, be it

RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Glen Rock, that Resolution No.105-08 terminating the contract of Route 23 Auto Mall for the purchase of a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Four-Wheel Drive Truck be rescinded and that the contract with the Vendor is hereby reinstated, effective immediately; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the contract deliver date of March 2008 be amended to on or June16, 2008 in accordance with the letter of Route 23 Auto Mall dated April 25, 2008; and be it further

RESOLVED, that Universal Underwriters Insurance Co., Surety for the vendor, be immediately notified by the Borough Attorney of the reinstatement of the agreement with Route 23 Auto Mall by delivering to the Surety a certified copy of this Resolution.

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 for Community Development Block Grant for Barrier Free Municipal Bldg.

Resolution No. 119-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Surrago

RESOLUTION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR BARRIER FREE RENOVATIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock wishes to enter into a Grant Agreement with the County of Bergen for the purpose of using $86,600 in 2007 Community Development Block Grant for Barrier Free Renovations to the Municipal Building; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to be a signatory to aforesaid Grant Agreement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council, hereby authorizes Lenora Benjamin, to sign all county vouchers submitted in connection with the aforesaid project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council recognizes that the Borough of Glen Rock is liable for any funds not spent in accordance with the Grant Agreement; and that the liability of the Mayor and Council is in accordance with HUD requirements.

ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes Council Member Surrago - yes

6. Resolution for Payment of Bills

Resolution No. 120-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Surrago

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following bills of the Borough of Glen Rock be paid in the amount of $ 3,625,422.29.

Board of Education $ 2,413,558.00
Payroll 522,736.24
Atlantic Grinding 10,258.75
PVSA 127,291.42
Tax Refunds/Overpay. 157,260.88
BCMJIF 99,884.31
MISC. 145,546.72

Subtotal $ 3,476,536.32

Capital 148,885.97

Total Payment of Bills $ 3,625,422.29

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 to Award Pool Concession Bid (Caputo’s Catering)

Resolution No. 121-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Surrago

RESOLUTION AWARDING POOL CONCESSION BID

WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock received bids on April 29, 2008 for the municipal pool concession operation, and two bids were received, one from M&V Enterprises, Inc. t/a Caputo’s Catering of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and the other from Ray’s Food and Ice Cream Concession of Clifton, New Jersey and

WHEREAS, a principal of Ray’s Food and Ice Cream was present at the bid opening and, after the Borough Clerk announced that two bids were received and opened, Ray’s Food and Ice Cream Concession withdrew it’s bid as they failed to submit the mandatory ten (10%) bid bond; and

WHEREAS, M&V Enterprises, Inc. t/a Caputo’s Catering the only bid received; and

WHEREAS, M&V Enterprises, Inc. t/a Caputo’s Catering has previously operated the snack bar for the past three seasons; and

WHEREAS, Glen Rock chose to use the competitive contracting method of soliciting proposals; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the competitive bidding specifications, the Borough Administrator has evaluated the bid proposal and, in accordance with the Evaluation, Review and Selection provisions, and consistent with applicable NJ Statutes, has, by memorandum dated April 30, 2008, recommended to the Governing Body the award of bid to M&V Enterprises, Inc. t/a Caputo’s Catering; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney, by letter dated April 30, 2008, has opined that M&V Enterprises, Inc. t/a Caputo’s Catering, has substantially complied with the bidding requirements as set forth in the Request for Proposals – 2008 Pool Concession Operations.

NOW THEREFOR, be it

RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Glen Rock that the recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part of this resolution; and be it further

RESOLVED, that, pursuant to NJSA 40A:11-4.1 et seq., the Borough Council of Glen Rock, hereby awards a contract for operation of the 2008 pool concession to M&V Enterprises, Inc. t/a Caputo’s Catering for a payment to the Borough of an operating fee of $5,010 in 2008, together with the Boroughs option to renew the contract for an additional two (2) years, subject to terms of the competitive contract specifications and the terms of an agreement approved by the Borough Attorney.

ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes Council Member Surrago - yes

Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Surrago
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes Council Member Surrago - yes

4. MOTIONS
Departmental Reports

Council member Arnao (Licenses and Franchises) – Reported he has had a discussion with Cablevision concerning the best agreement for the Borough and the best equipment available for the taping and publicizing of public meetings. The launch of the new borough channel will be delayed a few weeks due to availability of equipment.

Council member Orseck (Recreation) – Pool badges are on sale with information available in the Borough Buzz, website and Channel 77. Work has begun on the brook side of Faber Field, which is being coordinated by and paid for by Shooting Stars. Spring sports have also begun.

Council member Pazan (Finance) – The Finance Committee will continue to meet to discuss long term financial goals. Each department has been requested to submit their five-year budget so projections and budgets can be anticipated.

Council member Surrago (Public Works) – Public Works is currently working on their five-year plan with emphasis on street resurfacing, fleet, sewage, drainage among others. Public Works has met with the Environmental Commission to discuss ways to promote recycling at the schools. Meetings with the Board of Education will follow.

Council member Knapp (Building) – The Building Department operations have slowed down slightly. On-going project inspections continue to keep them busy.

Council member O’Hagan (Safety) – Construction on the light at Maple and Glen has begun this week. The process should be complete within 90 days. Residents are asked to be patient and detour their route away from this intersection.

Motion to accept reports as filed:
Motion by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes Council Member Surrago – yes

5. ORDINANCES

Ordinance Procedure: 1572 (Amend Recycling Fees)
Date of Introduction: April 30, 2008

Council Resolution # 122-08
Introduced by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Pazan

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 AMENDED ENTITLED "FEES” BEING AN ORDINANCE COVERING FEES CHARGED BY VARIOUS AGENCIES, BUREAUS AND DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH; TO AMEND THE FEES FOR THE RECYCLING CENTER

Heretofore introduced and does now pass on first reading, and that said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on May 14, 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 - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes Council Member Surrago - yes

BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1572

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 101 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK - 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "FEES” BEING AN ORDINANCE COVERING FEES CHARGED BY VARIOUS AGENCIES, BUREAUS AND DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH; TO AMEND THE FEES FOR THE RECYCLING CENTER

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 an Ordinance entitled "Fees" is hereby amended as to the following section(s):

1. Subsection 101-9 entitled “Trees and Shrubs” is amended by deleting section B to be replaced with the following:

“B. Charge per yard for grass dumped by licensed landscapers at the Recycling Center: $25.”

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: #1566 (Amend Zoning Ordinance – Gross Floor Area {GFA})
Date of Final Reading: April 30, 2008
Date of Introduction: April 16, 2008

A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan and seconded by Council member Orseck. All were in favor.

Richard Hahn – 47 Emerson Road - Commented that he believes the public is not aware of the impact of this ordinance, regardless of the efforts taken by the borough to advertise. Mr. Hahn stated for an ordinance that could potentially affect 30% of the homes, the Council needs to step back and inform all homes that would be affected. Mr. Hahn also believes that all present-day owners would be “grandfathered” and only new residents be affected. Mr. Hahn suggested postponing the passage of this ordinance until such time all homeowners can be notified and an effective date noted.

Bruce Rigg – 1000 Maple Avenue – Mr. Rigg is a licensed engineer/surveyor and is concerned with the complexity of this ordinance. Mr. Rigg stated this ordinance makes it very difficult for a resident to figure out where they even begin. Mr. Rigg cited several instances where requirements are not defined, i.e. structures, “normal” grade, front setbacks, side yards. Mr. Rigg encouraged the Council to take this ordinance back and simplify the requirements and clarify the definitions. Mr. Rigg also added that anyone with a large lot is being punished under this ordinance.

Irene Brown – 675 Lincoln Avenue – Mrs. Brown stated she has attended numerous meetings on this subject, which has been ongoing for 2-1/2 years and strongly urged the Council to vote on this ordinance tonight. Mrs. Brown added this ordinance is subject to review in one year, which allows for anything that may need to be “fixed”.

Jim Seaton – Ferndale Avenue – Mr. Seaton commented he has seen the character of this town destroyed by people who have no intention of staying here on a long-term basis.

Doris Ciaramella – 15 Austin Place – Mrs. Ciaramella agreed that an extensive amount of time has been dedicated to the development of this ordinance and believes it’s time has come for a Council vote.

Bill Koenecke – 448 S. Maple – Mr. Koenecke commented if the borough has ordinances that already establish the impervious area ratio, setbacks, building height where is the bulk development that we are so against. The Council should not be restricting the residents in such a way that we create a Levittown.

Michael Greeley – 87 Boulevard – Mr. Greeley stated in principle he is against this type of ordinance as it unfairly infringes on what he can do with his personal property. Secondly, this ordinance unfairly penalizes those who do not want to own a “McMansion”. Mr. Greeley’s property is long and narrow with any expansion going out the back. Mr. Greeley suggested constructing the ordinance so as not to penalize those in the same situation as him, i.e. narrow lots with construction going out the back. Mr. Greeley is concerned the value of his home may be affected.

Mark McCullough – 400 Prospect Street – Mr. McCullough is a current member of the Planning Board. Mr. McCullough commented on the “bogus” letter that was circulated by an unidentified party (not affiliated with the town) and unfortunately cause for a lot of misinformation to be distributed. Mr. McCullough commented that the number for the A-2 zone is .35, not .30. This ordinance is 2-1/2 years in the making. A huge effort was made to use existing definitions of the current building code. Mr. McCullough believes the specificity of this ordinance is very suitable to Glen Rock.

A motion to close ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan and seconded by Council member Orseck. All were in favor.

Council Resolution # 123-08
Introduced: Council Member Pazan
Seconded Council Member Orseck

AN AMENDMENT TO 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 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 – no
Council Member Pazan - yes Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes Council Member Surrago - yes

BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1566

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 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 as defined in the A-1 and A-2 Districts.

GROSS FLOOR AREA (RESIDENTIAL) — The aggregate area of all floors of a residential building and associated structures as measured from exterior perimeter wall to exterior perimeter wall inclusive of the first floor, upper floor(s), sixty (60%) percent of habitable attic space, porches, sheds, private garages and other accessory structures. Excluded from this calculation are basements, decks, 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 feet from the average point of grade, measured as the average of the grade at the four (4) corners of the building’s foundation, to the highest point of the roof. The roof pitch on the major roof must have a minimum of five (5) inches of rise for every 12 inches of run.

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 each side yard shall not be less than 12% of the width of the lot at the front street setback line or 10 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 30% 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 structure coverage - The total ground floor area of all structures shall not exceed 25% of the total area of the lot, measured within 175 feet of the front property line.

H. Parking. Parking and parking facilities shall be required as provided in Article VI.

I. Effective Gross Floor Ratio (EGFR): .30

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 average point of grade, measured as the average of the grade at the four (4) corners of the building’s foundation, to the highest point of the roof. The roof pitch on the major roof must have a minimum of five (5) inches of rise for every 12 inches of run.

B. Front yard. There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than fifty (50) feet, except that where the average setback of existing buildings within the block front is less than fifty (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 thirty-five (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 thirty-five 35% of the average depth of each lot in such block, but in no event less than thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line.

C. Side yard. There shall be two side yards, and the width of each side yard shall not be less than 12% of the width of the lot as the front street setback line or six (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 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 960 square feet.

G. Maximum structure coverage. The total ground floor area of all structures shall not exceed 25% of the total area of the lot measured within 140 feet of the front property line.

H. Parking. Parking and parking facilities shall be required as provided in Article VI.

I. Effective Gross Floor Ratio (EGFR): .35 – [(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: #1567 (Municipal Budget Cap)
Date of Final Reading: April 30, 2008
Date of Introduction: April 16, 2008

A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan and seconded by Council member Arnao. All were in favor.

A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan and seconded by Council member Arnao. All were in favor.

Council Resolution # 124-08
Introduced: Council Member Pazan
Seconded Council Member Arnao

AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK

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

CALENDAR YEAR 2008
ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS
AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK
(N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)

WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S.A 40A: 4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget to 3.5% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and,

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock in the County of Bergen finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2008 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council hereby determines that a 3.5 % increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $378,421 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and,
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, in the County of Bergen, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2008 budget year, the final appropriations of the Borough of Glen Rock shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14, be increased by 3.5 %, amounting to $378,421 and that the CY 2008 municipal budget for the Borough of Glen Rock be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption.

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Ordinance Procedure: #1568 (Salary Ordinance)
Date of Final Reading: April 30, 2008
Date of Introduction: April 16, 2008

A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan and seconded by Council member Orseck. All were in favor.

A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan and seconded by Council member Orseck. All were in favor.

Council Resolution # 125-08
Introduced: Council Member Pazan
Seconded Council Member Orseck

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

BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1568

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:

OFFICIALS MINIMUM MAXIMUM
Mayor $ 4,100.00
Councilman 3,000.00

ADMINISTRATIVE & EXECUTIVE
Borough Administrator $35,000.00 52,000.00
Borough Clerk 40,000.00 71,000.00
Clerk Secretary 29,000.00 48,000.00
Part Time – Clerical 6.15 per hour 32.00 per hour
Part Time – Computer Consultant 20.00 per hour 48.00 per hour

FINANCE
Chief Financial Officer 40,000.00 84,000.00
Asst. Chief Financial Officer 40,000.00 58,000.00
Benefits Administrator 3,000.00 18,000.00

ELECTIONS
Clerk 450.00 575.00 per election
Assistant Clerk 250.00 470.00 per election

ASSESSMENT & COLLECTION
Assessor 25,000.00 37,000.00
Assistant Assessor 8,000.00 42,000.00
Collector-Cashier 40,000.00 64,000.00
Assistant Cashier 25,000.00 42,000.00
Part Time Clerical 6.15 per hour 30.00 per hour

LEGAL
Borough Attorney 12,000.00

MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge 10,000.00 20,000.00
Court Administrator 30,000.00 62,000.00
Deputy Court Administrator 20,000.00 34,000.00

PUBLIC BUILDING
Custodian 30,000.00 64,000.00

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief 85,000.00 122,000.00
Captain 80,000.00 128,000.00
Adminis. Aid/Records Mngmt 30,000.00 44,000.00
Business Sec/Records Clerk 23,000.00 44,000.00
Support Personnel (Pt time) 9.00 per hour 25.00 per hour
School Crossing Guards 9.00 per hour 25.00 per hour
Police Matron – Part Time 9.00 per hour 25.00 per hour
Parking Enforcement Officer 9.00 per hour 25.00 per hour
Emergency Management Coord. 5,000.00 8,400.00
Assist. Emergency Mngmt Coord. 1,000.00 4,400.00

CODE ENFOCEMENT OFFICE
Const. Off/Code Enf Off 30,000.00 96,000.00
Plumbing Inspector 20,000.00 31,200.00
Electrical Inspector 20,000.00 28,000.00
Technical Asst/Office Mgr. 20,000.00 48,000.00
Technical Assistant 20,000.00 44,000.00
Building Inspector 10,000.00 68,000.00
Fire Sub Code Official 10,000.00 26,000.00
Part Time Clerical 12.00 per hour 32.00 per hour

FIRE PREVENTION CODE ENFORCEMENT
Fire Prevention Officer 5,000.00 22,000.00
Fire Safety Inspector 6.15 per hour 23.00 per hour
Fire Prevention Secretary 6.15 per hour 17.00 per hour

ZONING & PLANNING
Land Use Administrator 6,000.00 32,000.00
Zoning Official 15,000.00 32,000.00
Zoning/Planning Board Secty 15,000.00 34,000.00

PUBLIC WORKS
Director 50,000.00 95,000.00
Office Secretary/Clerical 30,000.00 48,600.00
Clerical 6.15 per hour 32.00 per hour
Seasonal Help 6.15 per hour 21.00 per hour
Litter Patrol 6.15 per hour 9.00 per hour
Sidewalk Inspector 1,500.00 4,2000.00
Storm Water Mngmt Coord. 1,000.00 4,2000.00
Sewer Operations consultant 1,000.00 6,300.00

RECYCLING

Recycling Coordinator 40,000.00 77,000.00
Landfill Attendant 6.15 per hour 32.00 per hour
Recycling Attendants 6.15 per hour 30.00 per hour

BOARD OF HEALTH
Secretary 1,000.00 4,200.00

TRANSPORTATION
Driver/Supervisor 18.00 per hour 32.00 per hour
Driver 15.00 per hour 21.00 per hour
Transportation Coordinator 6.15 per hour 12.00 per hour

RECREATION
Director 8,000.00 22,000.00
Playground Supervisor 2,000.00 9,100.00
Playground Instructor 6.15 per hour 17.00 per hour
Kindergarten Swim Director 900.00 3,200.00
Kindergarten Swim Assistant 6.15 per hour 21.00 per hour
Tennis Supervisor 6.15 per hour 17.00 per hour
Open Gym Program 6.15 per hour 17.00 per hour
Ballfield monitor 10.00 per hour 17.00 per hour

POOL
Director 5,500.00 16,000.00
Assistant Director 3,200.00 13,000.00
Head Guard 2,600.00 11,000.00
Swim Team Coach 700.00 3,600.00
Assistant Swim Team coach 100.00 1,600.00
Lifeguard 6.15 per hour 16.00 per hour
Gate and Snack Bar 6.15 per hour 21.00 per hour
Pool & Tennis Picture Taking 8.00 per hour 20.00 per hour

LIBRARY
Director 65,000.00 93,000.00
Assistant Director 50,000.00 69,000.00
Supervising Children’s Libr. 40,000.00 56,000.00
Adminis. Secy./Bookkeeper 34,000.00 50,000.00
Supervising Library Assist. 27,000.00 42,000.00
Senior Library Assistant 25,000.00 39,000.00
Library Assistant 21,500.00 34,000.00
Children’s Room Library Asst 21,500.00 34,000.00
Custodian 26,000.00 45,000.00
Extra Help-Part Time 6.15 per hour 40.00 per hour
Board Recording Secretary 60.00 per meeting 73.00 per meeting

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, except that the Mayor and Council, Secretary of the Board of Health may be compensated quarterly.

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 Public Works personnel, Sanitation personnel, and Administrative personnel hired before 1-1-77 and Police Officers at the rate of tow (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 that one capacity and spend their full time in Borough Service shall be considered a full-time employee for the purpose of longevity.

SECTION 6. The Mayor and Council may allow a onetime payment of $500 - $1,000 for employees who have attended classes and have earned a certification appropriate to their position or department.

SECTION 7. The provisions of any ordinance or ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby expressly repealed.

SECTION 8. Where labor contract prevails, terms and conditions of the contract shall supersede this ordinance.

SECTION 9. This ordinance shall take effect retroactive to January 1, 2008 upon passage and publication as required by law.

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Ordinance Procedure: #1569 (Bond Ordinance – Municipal Bldg. $2.8 million)
Date of Final Reading: April 30, 2008
Date of Introduction: April 16, 2008

A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan and seconded by Council member Knapp. All were in favor.

Doug Jorgenson – 38 Fairview Avenue – Mr. Jorgenson commented that to go over budget by 50% is unacceptable. Mr. Jorgenson requested further detailed information as to why 50% of the cost was missed. Mr. Jorgenson asked with the passage of the new zoning law does the municipal building comply. Mr. Jorgenson stated that before this ordinance is passed the Council has the obligation to do their homework and inform the town as to where the money is coming from.

A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan and seconded by Council member Knapp. All were in favor.

Council Resolution # 126-08
Introduced: Council Member Pazan
Seconded Council Member Knapp

BOND ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $2,807,500 FOR THE RENOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO, THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH ADDITIONAL 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 – yes
Council Member Pazan - yes Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes Council Member Surrago - yes

WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock has heretofore authorized the renovation and improvement of, and the construction of an addition to, the Municipal Building in, by and for said Borough and appropriated the aggregate sum of $4,082,500 therefor pursuant to Ordinance No. 1400 adopted by the Borough Council of said Borough on February 13, 2002, as supplemented by Ordinance No. 1457 adopted by the Borough Council of said Borough on December 10, 2003; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Council now finds and determines that the additional sum of $2,807,500 is required for such improvement, NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, in the County of Bergen, New Jersey (the "Borough"), as follows:

Section 1. The additional sum of $2,807,500 is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of the improvement authorized by Ordinance No. 1400 adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough on February 13, 2002, as supplemented by Ordinance No. 1457 adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough on December 10, 2003 (collectively, the "Prior Ordinances"). Said additional appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized and the down payment appropriated by this ordinance. Said improvement has been and shall be made as a general improvement and no part of the cost thereof has been nor shall be assessed against property specially benefited.

Section 2. It is hereby determined and stated that (1) the making of such improvement (hereinafter referred to as "purpose") is not a current expense of said Borough, and (2) it is necessary to finance said purpose by the issuance of obligations of said Borough pursuant to the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes, as amended; the "Local Bond Law"), and (3) the estimated cost of said purpose is $6,890,000, including the sum of $4,082,500 appropriated by the Prior Ordinances and the $2,807,500 appropriated by this ordinance, and (4) $82,500 of said sum is to be provided by the grants from the Bergen County Community Development Program, pursuant to the Federal Housing and Community Development Act (the AFederal Grants@), appropriated by the Prior Ordinances to finance said purpose, and (5) $329,500 of said sum is to be provided by the down payment, including the $195,000 appropriated by the Prior Ordinances and the $134,500 hereinafter appropriated to finance said purpose, and (6) the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes necessary to be issued for said purpose is $6,478,000, including the $3,805,000 authorized by the Prior Ordinances and the $2,673,000 hereinafter authorized, and (7) the cost of such purpose includes the sum of $360,000, including the sum of $310,000 stated in the Prior Ordinances and the sum of $50,000 hereby stated, which is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of such purpose, 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 3. It is hereby determined and stated that moneys exceeding $134,500, appropriated for down payments on capital improvements or for capital improvement purposes in budgets heretofore adopted for said Borough, are now available to finance said purpose. The sum of $134,500 is hereby appropriated from such moneys to the payment of the cost of said purpose.

Section 4. To finance said purpose, bonds of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $2,673,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter adopted.

Section 5. To finance said purpose, bond anticipation notes of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $2,673,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. In the event that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of notes hereby authorized to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal amount of the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and notes issued pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this section, the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the amount of such excess, be applied to the payment of such notes then outstanding.

Section 6. 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 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 7. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness of said purpose, according to its reasonable life, is a period of fifteen years computed from the date of said bonds.
Section 8. 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 $2,673,000 and that the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law.

Section 9. Any funds received from private parties 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 (other than the Federal Grants, which shall be applied to the cost of such purpose, but shall not be applied to the payment of outstanding bond anticipation notes and the reduction of the amount of bonds authorized) in aid of such purpose, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such purpose, or, if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purpose shall be reduced accordingly.

Section 10. The Borough intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the improvement authorized by the Prior Ordinances and described herein. 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 11. 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 12. 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.

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Ordinance Procedure: #1570 (Fee Increase – Vital Certificates)
Date of Final Reading: April 30, 2008
Date of Introduction: April 16, 2008

A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan and seconded by Council member Orseck. All were in favor.

Richard Hahn – Emerson Road – Mr. Hahn asked what the cost of a death certificate would be under the new ordinance ($10). Mr. Hahn feels based on surrounding towns this fee is not high enough.

A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan and seconded by Council member Orseck. All were in favor.

Council Resolution # 127-08
Introduced: Council Member Pazan
Seconded Council Member Orseck

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 VITAL CERTIFICATES”

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 #1570

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 VITAL CERTIFICATES”

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 101-2 entitled “General Administration”, Section B. Certificates (1) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“101-2 – General Administration.

In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Administrative Government, Article IV, Borough Clerk; Subsection 4-7, the following annual fees are hereby established.

(1) Birth, marriage and death: $10.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy thereafter.

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: #1571 (Fee Increase – Building Dept.)
Date of Final Reading: April 30, 2008
Date of Introduction: April 16, 2008

A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Knapp and seconded by Council member Surrago. All were in favor.

A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Knapp and seconded by Council member Surrago. All were in favor.

Council Resolution # 128-08
Introduced: Council Member Knapp
Seconded Council Member Surrago

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 101 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK – 1971 AS AMENDED ENTITLED “FEES” BEING AN ORDINANCE COVERING FEES CHARGED BY VARIOUS AGENCIES, BUREAUS AND DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH; TO AMEND THE FEES WITHIN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT

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 #1571

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 UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION FEES”

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 101-12 entitled “Building Department”, is hereby amended as follows :

“101-12 – General Administration.
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90, Construction Codes, Uniform, § 90-1 et seq., the following fees are hereby established:
A. Uniform Construction Code fees. The following fees have been established through the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as established by the State of New Jersey. (NOTE: Fees for combinations of renovations and additions shall be computed as the sum of the fees for the additions and renovations computed separately.) (1) Building subcode fees. (a) Minimum fee Use Group (s) R-3, R-4, R-5, U : $50. . Minimum fees – All Other Use Groups $100.00
(b) New construction (building and structures). [1] Per cubic foot of volume: $0.05.
[2] Minimum Fees [a] Principal building: $300.
[b] Accessory structure: $150. (including utility sheds over 100 sq. ft.)

(d) Open decks and Raise (over 8” above grade) patios, per $1,000 of estimated cost: $15.
(e) Alterations/renovations/Reconstruction to existing principal and accessory buildings and structures per $1,000 of estimated cost up to $50,000.00: $15. Per $1,000 of estimates cost - $50,001.00 & Over $12.
(f) Fences – pool barriers and fences over 6’ in height : $50.
(g) Roofing or siding, $50.
(i) Fireplaces and stoves (wood/solid fuel): $50.
(j) Swimming pools. [1] In-ground pool (including safety fencing): $150.
[2] Aboveground pool/hot tub/spa (including safety fencing or alternate protective): $75.

(k) HVAC duct work: $50.
(l) Communication Towers & Similar Open Structures $300.Signs, - Flat Fee per sign : $50.
(m) Tents larger than 900 square feet or 30 feet in diameter: $75.
(p) Asbestos Abatement *: [1] Administrative fee – permit: $84.
[2] Administratvie Fee – certificate of occupancy $17. *fee established by NJAC 5:23-8.9
(q) Lead abatement : $100Tempoprary Structures $100.
(r) Demolition of Buildings, & Structures [1] Residential. [a] Principal building: $150.
[b] Accessory structure: $75.
[c] Fuel tank: $75.

[2] Commercial. [a] Principal Structure: $300.
[b] Accessory structure: $150.
[c] Fuel tank: $150.

(2) Electrical subcode fees. (a) Minimum fee – Use Group(s) R-3, R-4, R-5, U $50. Minimun Fees – All Other Use Group $100.First 25 Total of Lighting Fixtures, Receptacles, Switches, Detectors, Light Poles, Motor-fract. H.P. Emergency & Exit Lights, Communication Points, Rain Sensor, Illuminated Sign : $50.Each Addl. Total of 25 Units: $35.

Electric Appliances – range, Oven, water Heater, Dryers, Dishwashers, Garbage Disposal, baseboard Heat (each) $15(j) .
(k) HVAC equipment: central AC/Central Heat $60 Alarm System – Burglar/Fire $50.Transformer/Generator 100 k va of less (each): $15.Over 100 k va $400.
(l) Service/Sub panelA. 300 amp or less: 450B. Over 300 amp: $300.

(3) Fire Subcode Fees. (e) Kitchen hood exhaust systems $100.
(f) Gas / Oil Fired Appliances: $50.B Vent / Chimney Liner: $50.

(4) Plumbing Subcode fees. (a) Minimum fees – Use Group(S) R-3,R-4, R-5, U: $50.Minimum fees- All Other Use Groups: $100
(b) Fixtures/Devices -Water Closets, Urinals/Bidets, Bathtubs, Lavatories, Showers, Floor Drain, Sink, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Hose Bibb, stacks, Disposal, Drinking Fountain, roof Drain, Water Softner, Condensate Drains, Backflow Device (each) : $15.
(c) Boiler (includes backflow preventer if required): $50Gas piping / Fuel Oil Pumping (each connection): $25.Sewer Pump: $35Interceptor / Separator: $35Grease Trap: $35Sewer Connection; $40Water Service Connection; $40.

Certificate fees for Uniform Construction Code. (a) Certificate of occupancy. [1] Residential. [a] New single-family Detached / Attached Dwellings $100.
[b] Other than single-family dwellings: $100 Plus $50 per additional dwelling units.
[c] Residential Additions: $50.
[d] Change of Use– Residential to Residential : $100.
Non-Residential New Non-Residentail buildings & Additions $200.Plus 4100.00 per additional tenant spaceChange of Use $200.00

(b) Certificate of continued occupancy. [1] Residential. [a] Single-family dwellings: $75.
[b] Other than single-family dwellings: $70, plus $50 per additional dwelling unit .

[2] Non-Residential [a] Single tenancy Non-residnetial Building $200.
[b] Certificates for multiple-tenancy spaces and individual tenant spaces in multispace building: $160, mixed commercial and residential buildings to be calculated as total sum for specific uses at the applicable fee per use. [i] Plus per additional tenancy spaces: $80.
[ii] Per residential unit: $30.

(c) Certificates of approval, compliance and clearance (lead abatement): no fee.
(d) Temporary certificates of occupancy, continued occupancy, approval, compliance and clearance: standard fee for applicable certificates; no additional fee.

(6) Plan review fees. Twenty percent of the total construction permit cost, not in addition to the fee totals, but inclusive in the total cost. Plan review fees are to be paid upon issuance of construction permit. Plan review fees are not refundable.
(7) Variation fees. (a) Residential: $50.
(b) Commercial: $150.

(8) Construction Board of Appeals fees. (NOTE: Fees set by Bergen County Construction Board of Appeals.) (a) Residential: $50.
(b) Commercial: $150.
(c) Multiple family (three or more units): $100.

(9) DCA training fees. (NOTE: Fees set by New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.) (a) New construction and additions, per cubic foot of new volume: $0.00016.
(b) All other construction, renovations and alterations, per $1,000 of estimated cost: $0.0008.

B. Borough construction, site work, certificates of occupancy and related fees as required by ordinance by the Borough of Glen Rock. (1) Residential certificate of continued occupancy for resale, reoccupancy or change in tenancy. (a) Permanent certificate of occupancy: $25.
(b) Temporary certificate of continued occupancy, commercial certificates of continued occupancy for resale, reoccupancy or change in tenancy: $25. See UCC fee schedule for commercial certificates.

(2) Borough engineering escrow for the new construction of a single-family dwelling (individual unit not part of an approved subdivision consisting of two or more single-family dwellings) for Borough engineering review: $500 deposited initially upon submission of construction permit application. All outstanding charges to be paid prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(3) Borough engineering escrow for other construction requiring Borough Engineer review (initial escrow deposit which is not part of an approved site plan or subdivision). (a) Residential: $500. [Amended 10-23-2002 by Ord. No. 1421]
(b) Commercial: $500.

(4) Repair, replacement and new construction (which is not part of an approved site plan or subdivision), site work permit fees are as follows: [Amended 6-28-2000 by Ord. No. 1350] (a) Private: driveways, curb cuts, aprons, entrances, ramps, parking lots, walkways and ground level patios. [1] Minimum fee: $40.
[2] Per $1,000 of estimated cost: $14.
[3] Certificate of approval: no fee.

(5) Site work as approved by the Planning or Zoning Board by resolution for site plan or subdivision site improvements. (a) Commercial site plan and residential subdivision/site plan (consisting of two or more undeveloped lots) construction permit fees, flat fee: $150.
(b) Certificate of approval

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.

Section 13. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication thereof after final passage.

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3. Resolution to Award Municipal Building Renovation Bid

Resolution No. 129-08
Offered by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Arnao
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RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock had previously authorized the preparation of specifications for the renovation of the Glen Rock Municipal Building (the “Project”) and for the solicitation of bids; and
WHEREAS, 12 sealed bids were received by the Borough on April 10, 2008 and the Project Architect, Arcari & Iovino Architects, PC, has reviewed the bids and has recommended to the Borough, in their letter dated April 10, 2008, that the Project be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Walter H. Poppe General Contracting (the “Contractor”) in the base bid sum of $4,960.000, together with the following alternates:

1. Alternate 1: <$102,000>
2. Alternate 2: $ 20,000
3. Alternate 3: $ 8,000
4. Alternate 4: $ 18,000

WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney, by letter dated April 18, 2008, has opined that the contractor has substantially complied with the bidding requirements as set forth in the project manual/specifications; and

WHEREAS, the award of this Contract is being undertaken in conformity with the provisions of the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq; and

WHEREAS, the award of this Contract is conditioned upon the Chief Financial Officer certifying the availability of funds and the execution of a contract between the Borough and Contractor, in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Glen Rock that the recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part of this resolution;
and be it further

RESOLVED that the Contractor for the construction of the Municipal Building Renovation Project is hereby awarded to William H. Poppe General Contracting, 795 Susquehanna Avenue, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417 in the aggregate base bid amount of $4,960,000; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Borough does hereby accept the following bid alternatives submitted by the Contractor within its bid proposal:

1. Alternate 2: $ 20,000
2. Alternate 3: $ 8,000
3. Alternate 4: $ 18,000; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the total contract amount to be awarded to William H. Poppe General Contracting is in the sum of $5,006,000.00; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Borough Clerk are authorized to execute the contract document, subject to the Certification of funds by the Chief Financial Officer.

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. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person must state their name and address. 5 minute limit)

Irene Brown – 675 Lincoln Avenue – Mrs. Brown commented there is an article in today’s Record concerning the Paramus pool that will be closed for the summer. In this article it is noted that there are currently 12 municipalities that have offered their pool(s) to share. Mrs. Brown suggested that since so many towns have stepped forward (who have ample parking available) we not extend an offer as well. Mrs. Brown asked if the renovation of the women’s locker room will include an electrical outlet. Lenora Benjamin stated there are no plans to include an outlet.

William Huisking – 65 Andover Terrace – Mr. Huisking expressed great dismay in how the Ackermann case has been handled. Mr. Huisking stated he is not a personal friend of Officer Ackerman and has only met him professionally. Mr. Huisking read a letter into the file and corrected a recent statement that claimed he was “grossly overestimating the cost” of the litigation. Mr. Huisking commented that his request for the expenses was not very detailed and did not include the cost for depositions, witness preparation and the like. Mr. Huisking stated the cost of the Ackermann case, alone, is probably around $200,000. Mr. Huisking attended the hearings; however did not see any of the Council in attendance. Mr. Huisking suggested taking the money that would be used for an appeal and rather use it in the training to make a harassment-free work environment.

Brian Kule - 120 Boulevard – Mr. Kule came to the Council meeting to bring awareness to a 7-year old boy in town with leukemia. Mr. Kule described Glen Rock as “one incredible town”. Mr. Kule proposed that the laws “bend” for a charitable cause, such as this 7-year old child. Mr. Kule asked if there are laws prohibiting or allowing this type of cause. Council member Knapp and O’Hagan suggested Mr. Kule connect with the various volunteer groups, i.e. WICS who work for causes such as this.

Dick Hahn – 47 Emerson – Mr. Hahn cautioned the Council that State law dictates that the income from the Building Department offset the operating costs. The Building Department is not allowed to be a profit center.

Jim Seaton – Ferndale Avenue – Mr. Seaton stated he is pleased that there will be a “Clerk of the Works” on site at the Municipal Building. Mr. Seaton commented he has taken down trees removed from his property that he considered to be a safety concern. Mr. Seaton feels he should not have to ask permission to remove a tree from his personal property.

Bill Brown – 675 Lincoln Avenue – Mr. Brown read a statement concerning synthetic turf and the closing of two fields in New Jersey due to unexpectedly high levels of lead. A copy of his statement is included in these minutes.

Mary Harrison – 136 Forest Road – Thanked the Mayor and Council on following up with the cell tower emission monitoring. Based on comments made at the work session, Mrs. Harrison is concerned that the monitoring will be done only one time and not continuous. Mayor van Keuren commented it is too early to determine what kind of process the Borough should follow. There is one time, continuous and periodic testing available. Mayor van Keuren stated the primary concern will be the levels that are produced. Mrs. Harrison stated she is concerned with how the equipment runs long term. To do just a one-time study would not be financially responsible; however long term monitoring would be.

Mark McCullough – 400 Prospect Street – Mr. McCullough is a member of the Planning Board and has been involved in the last two Master Plans prepared for Glen Rock. Mr. McCullough stated he is all in favor of growth; however just because a house is bigger doesn’t mean growth – it’s just a bigger house. Secondly, Mr. McCullough addressed a previous residents concern regarding the Ackermann case. Mr. McCullough stated when we make ourselves afraid to stand up for what we believe is right, to defend our principles, in order to save money then we’ve reached a very sad situation. Private industry has a zero tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and to hold Borough employees to anything less would be a tragedy.

Bill Koenecke – 448 S. Maple Avenue – Mr. Koenecke thanked the Council for trying to preserve the character of the town; however the town should not preserve shrubbery that encroaches over a sidewalk and impair visibility. Council member Knapp commented there is an ordinance and asked for a specific address.

8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council member Arnao
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

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Jacqueline Scalia, Borough Clerk