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PUBLIC
MEETING – Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.
There
will be a Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Glen Rock on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building.
Agenda:
(May be subject to change)
1.
CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL
Council Member Knapp – present
Council Member O’Hagan – present
Council Member McCullough – present
Council Member Pazan – present
Council Member Arnao – present
Council Member Orseck - 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
This meeting is called
pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Law.
This Meeting was included in a list of meeting notices sent to
the Bergen Record and advertised in said newspaper in January, posted
on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building, and has remained
continuously posted as the required notices under the Statue.
In addition, a copy of this notice is and has been available to
the public and is on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
In accordance with the New
Jersey State Fire & Safety Code I call your attention to the
lighted exit signs. In the event the alarm sounds, move in an orderly
manner toward the exit nearest you and leave the building.
Do not use the lift.
Council member Knapp led the
Council in the flag salute.
Mayor van Keuren announced
several upcoming community events.
Saturday, May 12th there will be a Bone Marrow Drive
at the Ambulance Building from 10-4.
Also on Saturday the Garden Club will be having their annual
Plant Sale at the Main Line Train Station.
Sunday, May 13th there will be a poverty awareness
project at the Bergen Line Train Station.
May 14th stamps go to .41.
Wednesday, May 16th is the last day to purchase pool
badges at the discounted rate.
On behalf of the Mayor and
Council the following proclamation was read by Mayor van Keuren
honoring the 60th anniversary of the Lutheran Church of the
Good Sherherd.
WHEREAS,
for the needs of a community’s residents to be fully and
properly cared for there must be not only physical and
educational services, but facilities for spiritual development, and
WHEREAS
the residents of the Borough of Glen Rock consistently
receive abundant spiritual and intellectual guidance from the
Borough’s religious community, and
WHEREAS
for the past sixty years
the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd has provided a
strong spiritual voice to and in the Borough, and
WHEREAS
for the past sixty years the Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd has offered a clear moral direction to individuals and to
families, and
WHEREAS
for the past sixty years the Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd has been a leader in caring for the physical and social needs
of residents.
NOW THEREFORE, the
Borough of Glen Rock takes great pleasure in congratulating the
pastor, staff and congregation of the Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd on its sixtieth anniversary, on its many achievements over
that span, and on its many achievements yet to come.
3.
HEARING ON MUNICIPAL BUDGET AND ADOPTION
BUDGET
HEARING
Council
member Pazan, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented a
power-point presentation of the Borough’s 2007 budget.
(Unfortunately
Council member Pazan’s presentation was inaudible for transcribing
purposes).
Motion
to Open Hearing on 2007 Budget by Council Member Pazan
Seconded
by Council Member Orseck
ROLL
CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Jim
Seaton – Ferndale Avenue – Mr. Seaton questioned a 25,000 square
foot addition to the municipal complex.
Mayor van Keuren requested Mr. Seaton to ask that question
during the open portion of the meeting.
John
Hahn – 444 Ackerman Avenue – Mr. Hahn commented that options which
have been presented do not necessarily reduce the tax burden to the
resident; shared services (with BOE) comes from the same tax base. Mr. Hahn asked how many of the Council members participate in
the health care services and at what cost to the tax payers.
Five council members indicated they participate.
Lenora stated that the cost depends on the enrolled plan which
could be between $11,000 and $15,000 each.
Mr. Hahn stated with five members participating they are asking
residents to pay $55,000. Mr.
Hahn added by council members declining this benefit that would be a
way to save money and consequently “set the tone” for PBA and DPW
negotiations. Mr. Hahn
asked how much revenue was received from resident commuters for
parking. Lenora stated
$60,130 was received. Mr.
Hahn stated all but $5,000 of commuter revenue pays for council health
benefits. Mr. Hahn stated
the Council is not cutting costs.
Mr. Hahn stated that every time a police officer is hired it
will cost the taxpayers, over the life of the police career, $3.8
million, before benefits. Mr.
Hahn stated there has to be a point where we can operate with 19 or 20
police officers and not operate at full strength. Council member O’Hagan agreed with the cost, adding
currently the Council is looking at this expense stating that we are
not at the same level of expense as we were in the past.
Mr. Hahn urged the Council to spend the taxpayer’s money
wisely. Mr. Hahn asked
why $66,000 was budgeted for legal expenses when in actuality it was
$81,000. Lenora stated legal services encompasses all legal expenses
required by the borough, not just that of the Borough Attorney.
Mr. Hahn objected to a fee of $50 for the shack program (total
revenue $2,600) which is held at the public parks.
Lenora commented that the shack revenue for 2006 was $11,351.
Lenora added that there have been numerous upgrades, purchases
and added activities to the program and the borough has heard nothing
but compliments about the program.
Mr. Hahn’s complaint is that regardless of the amount of time
a child spends at Shack it costs $50, whether it is 1 hour or 6 weeks.
Council member O’Hagan commented the shack is a program which
allows parents to drop off their children, for six weeks, for
supervised activity. Council member O’Hagan asked how $50 for this service is
excessive.
Motion
to Close Hearing on 2007 Budget by Council Member McCullough
Seconded
by Council Member Arnao
ROLL
CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
RESOLUTION
TO ADOPT BUDGET – (Available on file in the Clerk’s Office)
4.
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 Approval of Minutes 4-25-07
Resolution
No. 98-07
Offered
by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded
by Council Member Knapp
BE
IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meetings of April 25, 2007
Be
accepted as submitted.
ROLL
CALL:
Council
Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council
Member Mc Cullough – yes
Council
Member Pazan – yes
Council
Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
2.
Resolution for Setting Second Installment Payment for the 2002
-2004 Apron Assessments
Resolution
No. 99-07
Offered
by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded
by Council Member Knapp
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RESOLUTION
SETTING THE SECOND INSTALLMENT PAYMENT FOR 2002, 2003 & 2004 APRON
ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS,
the
Governing Body of the Borough of Glen Rock established, by Ordinance,
the 2002,2003 & 2004 apron assessments, which was passed on July
26th, 2006, and first installment bills payable September
15, 2006 were sent, and
WHEREAS,
the Ordinance provides the property owner the opportunity to repay the
apron assessment in two (2) annual installments,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council does now set the
time for the second installment to be payable September 17, 2007.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
Motion
to accept consent agenda by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded
by Council Member Knapp
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member McCullough - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member
Arnao - yes
Council
Member Orseck - yes
5.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance
Procedure: #1549
Date
of Introduction: May 9,
2007
Council
Resolution #100-07
Introduced
by Council Member Pazan
Seconded
by Council Member Orseck
Be It Resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen
Rock that AN AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, BERGEN
COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
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 23, 2007 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter
as the matter can be reached, at the Municipal Building in the Borough
of Glen Rock, and that at such time and place all person interested be
given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance, and that
the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said
ordinance in the Bergen Record according to law with a notice of its
introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place
when and where said ordinance will be further considered for final
passage,
ROLL
CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member McCullough – yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck - yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1549
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
$ 4,000.00
Councilman
3,000.00
ADMINISTRATIVE
& EXECUTIVE
Borough
Administrator
$35,000.00
50,000.00
Borough
Clerk
40,000.00
68,000.00
Clerk
Secretary
29,000.00
46,000.00
Part
Time – Clerical
6.15 per hour
30.00 per hour
Part
Time – Computer Consultant
20.00
per hour 45.00
per hour
FINANCE
Chief
Financial Officer
40,000.00
80,000.00
Asst.
Chief Financial Officer
40,000.00
55,000.00
Benefits
Administrator
3,000.00
17,000.00
ELECTIONS
Clerk
450.00
550.00 per election
Assistant
Clerk
250.00
450.00 per election
ASSESSMENT
& COLLECTION
Assessor
25,000.00
35,000.00
Assistant
Assessor
8,000.00
40,000.00
Collector-Cashier
40,000.00
60,000.00
Assistant
Cashier
25,000.00
40,000.00
Part
Time Clerical
6.15 per hour
30.00 per hour
LEGAL
Borough
Attorney
11,000.00
MUNICIPAL
COURT
Judge
10,000.00
27,000.00
Court
Administrator
30,000.00
59,000.00
Deputy
Court Administrator
20,000.00
32000.00
PUBLIC
BUILDING
Custodian
30,000.00
61,000.00
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Chief
85,000.00
117,000.00
Captain
80,000.00
123,000.00
Adminis.
Aid/Records Mngmt
30,000.00
42,000.00
Business
Sec/Records Clerk
23,000.00
42,000.00
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
8,000.00
Assist.
Emergency Mngmt Coord.
1,000.00
8,000.00
CODE
ENFOCEMENT OFFICE
Const.
Off/Code Enf Off
30,000.00
92,000.00
Plumbing
Inspector
20,000.00
30,000.00
Electrical
Inspector
20,000.00
26,000.00
Technical
Asst/Office Mgr.
20,000.00
46,000.00
Technical
Assistant
20,000.00
42,000.00
Building
Inspector
10,000.00
65,000.00
Fire
Sub Code Official
10,000.00
25,000.00
Part
Time Clerical
12.00 per hour
30.00 per hour
FIRE
PREVENTION CODE ENFORCEMENT
Fire
Prevention Officer
5,000.00
21,000.00
Fire
Safety Inspector
6.15 per hour
22.00 per hour
Fire
Prevention Secretary
6.15
per hour
16.00 per hour
ZONING
& PLANNING
Land
Use Administrator
6,000.00
30,000.00
Zoning
Official
5,000.00
30,000.00
Zoning/Planning
Board Secty
15,000.00
32,000.00
PUBLIC
WORKS
Director
50,000.00
110,000.00
Office
Secretary/Clerical
30,000.00
46,000.00
Clerical
6.15 per hour
30.00 per hour
Seasonal
Help
6.15 per hour
20.00 per hour
Litter
Patrol
6.15
per hour
9.00 per hour
Sidewalk
Inspector
1,500.00
4,000.00
Storm
Water Mngmt Coord.
1,000.00
4,000.00
RECYCLING
Recycling
Coordinator
40,000.00
74,000.00
Landfill
Attendant
6.15 per hour
30.00 per ho | 
