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PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 14, 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.
Council member Surrago read the following proclamation:
EMS Week Proclamation
To designate the Week of May 18-24, 2008, as Emergency Medical Services Week
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators and others; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; now
THEREFORE, I John van Keuren, Mayor of the Borough of Glen Rock, New Jersey in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 18-24, 2008, as
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
With the theme, EMS: Your Life is Our Mission and I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
3. HEARING ON MUNICIPAL BUDGET AND ADOPTION
BUDGET HEARING
Motion to Open Hearing on 2008 Budget by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
All were in favor
Mary Henninger – Thornbury Avenue – Mrs. Henninger thanked the Finance Committee and Borough Administrator for the presentation of the 2008 budget and their hours of work on this budget.
Motion to Close Hearing on 2008 Budget by Council Member Pazan
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
All were in favor
Resolution No. 130-08
Offered by Council Member: Pazan
Seconded by Council Member: Orseck
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that the 2008 budget as amended hereinbefore set forth is hereby adopted and shall constitute an appropriation for the purposes stated of the sums therein set forth as appropriations and authorization of the amount of
(A) $11,230,060.00 for municipal purposes
1. General Revenues
Surplus Anticipated
$ 1,100,000.00
Miscellaneous Revenues Anticipated
2,902,355.00
Receipts from Delinquent Taxes
613,000.00
2. Amount to be Raised By Taxation for Municipal Purpose
11,230,060.00
3. Amount to be Raised by Taxation for School in Type I District
4. Total Revenues
15,845,415.00
5. General Appropriations
Operations Including Contingent
10,449,590.00
Deferred Charges and Statutory Expenditures- Municipal
364,000.00
Excluded from “CAPS”
Operations – Total Operations Excluded from “Caps”
2,448,704.00
Capital Improvements
250,000.00
Municipal Debt Services
1,215,455.00
Deferred Charges
58,640.00
Reserve for Uncollected Taxes
1,059,026.00
TOTAL Appropriations
15,845,415.00
It is hereby certified that the within budget is a true copy of the budget finally adopted by resolution of the Governing Body on the 14th day of May, 2008. It is further certified that each item of revenue and appropriation is set forth in the same amount and by the same title as appeared in the 2008 approved budget and all amendments thereto, if any, which have been previously approved by the Director of Local Government Services.
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. 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 30, 2008
Resolution No. 131-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meeting of April 30, 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 Supporting Click It or Ticket Month
Resolution No. 132-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CLICK IT OR TICKET MOBILIZATION OF
MAY 19 – JUNE 1, 2008
WHEREAS, there 716 motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey in 2007; and
WHEREAS, a large percentage of motor vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes were not wearing a seat belt; and
WHEREAS, use of a seat belt remains the most effective way to avoid death or serious injury in a motor vehicle crash; and
WHEREAS, the National highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 135,000 lives were saved by safety belt usage nationally between 1975-2000; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey will participate in the nationwide Click It or Ticket seat belt mobilization from May 91- June 1, 2008 in an effort to raise awareness and increase seat belt usage through a combination of enforcement and education; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety has set a goal of increasing the seat belt usage rate in the state from the current level of 91% to 93% ; and
WHEREAS, a further increase in seat belt usage in New Jersey will save lives on our roadways;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Glen Rock declares it’s support for the Click It or Ticket seat belt mobilization both locally and nationally from May 19 – June 1, 2008 and pledges to increase awareness of the mobilization and the benefits of seat belt use.
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 Tax Appeal Refund Block 8 Lot 15 (Coughlin)
Resolution No. 133-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
WHEREAS, there is pending before the Tax Court of New Jersey, the matter of Kenneth & Joann Coughlin v. Borough of Glen Rock; and
WHEREAS, the Borough’s Tax Assessor, Steven Rubenstein, has reviewed the property record card, comparable sales and has made a physical inspection of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor, has recommended a modification to the 2007, assessment; and
WHEREAS, as a result of discussions between the Tax Assessor and the Plaintiff’s attorney, it is recommended to the Mayor and Council that settlement of this matter be ratified and approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council as follows:
1. The Mayor and Council having reviewed the recommendation for reduction in the assessment of the following Tax Court of New Jersey appeal do hereby ratify the following settlement:
PROPERTY BLOCK/
YEAR
ORIGINAL SETTLEMENT
OWNER
LOT
ASS'MENT
KENNETH and
JOANN COUGHLIN 8/15
2007
$522,900
$500,000
2. Taxpayer agrees to waive prejudgment interest provided that the tax refund is paid within sixty (60) days of the judgment.
3. The Freeze Act shall apply for the years 2008 and 2009.
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 Tax Appeal Refund Block 82 Lot 4 (Behar)
Resolution No. 134-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
WHEREAS, there is pending before the Tax Court of New Jersey, the matter of David & Susan Behar v. Borough of Glen Rock; and
WHEREAS, the Borough’s Tax Assessor, Steven Rubenstein, has reviewed the property record card, comparable sales and has made a physical inspection of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor, has recommended a modification to the 2007, assessment; and
WHEREAS, as a result of discussions between the Tax Assessor and the Plaintiff’s attorney, it is recommended to the Mayor and Council that settlement of this matter be ratified and approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council as follows:
1. The Mayor and Council having reviewed the recommendation for reduction in the assessment of the following Tax Court of New Jersey appeal do hereby ratify the following settlement:
PROPERTY BLOCK/
YEAR ORIGINAL
COUNTY BD. SETTLEMENT
OWNER
LOT
ASS'MENT
JMT.
DAVID and
SUSAN BEHAR 82/4
2007 $487,700
$479,900 $450,000
2. Taxpayer agrees to waive prejudgment interest provided that the tax refund is paid
within sixty (60) days of the judgment.
3. The Freeze Act shall apply for the years 2008 and 2009.
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 - abstain
5. Resolution for Tax Appeal Refund Block 196 Lot 3 & 4 (Heritage I)
Resolution No. 135-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
WHEREAS, there is pending before the Tax Court of New Jersey, the matter of Heritage Plaza I v. Borough of Glen Rock; and
WHEREAS, the Borough’s Tax Assessor, Steven Rubenstein, has reviewed the property record card, comparable sales and has made a physical inspection of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor, has recommended a modification to the 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 assessment; and
WHEREAS, as a result of discussions between the Tax Assessor, who relied on the advice of one of the Borough’s appraiser’s Robert McNerney, and the plaintiff’s attorney, it is recommended to the Mayor and Council that settlement of this matter be ratified and approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council as follows:
1. The Mayor and Council having reviewed the recommendation for reduction in the assessment of the following Tax Court of New Jersey appeal do hereby ratify the following settlement:
PROPERTY
BLOCK/ YEAR
ORIGINAL SETTLEMENT
OWNER
LOT
ASS'MENT
HERITAGE I
196/3
2002 Withdrawn
HERITAGE I
196/3
2003 Withdrawn
HERITAGE I
196/3
2004 Withdrawn
HERITAGE I
196/3
2005 Withdrawn
HERITAGE I
196/3
2006 $3,546,000
$3,290,000
HERITAGE I
196/4
2007 $4,922,300
$4,625,000
2. Taxpayer agrees to waive prejudgment interest provided that the tax refund is paid
within sixty (60) days of the judgment.
3. The provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51-A-8 (Freeze Act) shall be applicable for the year(s) 2008 and 2009 (Freeze Act years). This judgment is a final disposition of the entire controversy and of any actions pending or hereafter instituted by the parties concerning the assessment on the property referred to herein for said Freeze Act year(s). No Freeze Act year shall be the basis for application of the Freeze Act for any subsequent year.
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 2008 Salaries Non Union Employees
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Resolution No. 136-08
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
RESOLVED, that the following salaries and wages be authorized and approved for the year 2008
ADMINISTRATIVE AND EXECUTIVE
Mayor John Van Keuren
3,900.00
Councilwoman Carol Knapp
2,730.00
Councilman Byron Arnao
2,730.00
Councilman Art Pazan
2,730.00
Councilman Mary J. Surrago
2,730.00
Councilman Joan Orseck
2,730.00
Councilman Michael O’Hagan
2,730.00
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Administrator Lenora Benjamin
36,984.00
Chief Financial Officer Lenora Benjamin
81,127.00
Total Lenora Benjamin
118,111.00
Benefits Administrator Valerie M. Maene
15,000.00
BOROUGH CLERK
Borough Clerk Jacqueline Scalia
71,295.00
Election Clerk Jacqueline Scalia
2,460.00*
Total Jacqueline Scalia
73,755.00
*5 elections
@$492.00 per election
CLERK SECRETARIES
Clerk Secretary Jean Outerbridge
41,918.00
Deputy Borough Clerk Paula Fleming
45,974.00
Deputy Election Clerk Paula Fleming
1,576.00*
Secty Bd of Health Paula Fleming
3,652.00
Total Paula Fleming
51,202.00
*5 elections
@$315.00 per election
ASSESSMENT OF TAXES
Assessor Steven Rubenstein
32,453.00
Assistant JoAnne Rigg
10,479.00
COLLECTION OF TAXES
Collector Patrcia Mc Cormick
58,493.00
Assistant JoAnne Rigg
31,439.00
LEGAL
Borough Attorney Robert Garibaldi, Jr.
10,108.00
MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge Russel Teschon
19,000.00
Court Clerk Patricia Gallagher
60,274.00
Deputy Court Clerk Barbara Northway
31,264.00
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Superv. Bldgs & Grnds/Custodian Jerry Naclerio
61,694.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Steven D. Cherry
121,427.00
Captain Frederick Stahman
122,520.00
POLICE SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Business Sec/Records Clerk Lisa Vasquez
37,856.00
Parking Enforcement Officer Aaron Bakelaar
18.84 per hr
Parking Enforcement Officer Daniel Carter
17.63 per hr
Robert Boncore
14.56 per hr
Roberta Reynolds
9.36 per hr
Annamarie Hernandez
9.36 per hr
Cynthia Mani
9.36 per hr
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
Howard Baker
15.95 per hr
Philip Brustlin
15.95 per hr
Edward Brown
15.95 per hr
Mary Carides
15.95 per hr
Daniel Carter
15.95 per hr
Thomas Egan
15.95 per hr
Janice Doot
15.95 per hr
Emanuel Glantz
15.95 per hr
Vivian Johnson
15.95 per hr
Frank Kabrel
15.95 per hr
Marion Kucher
15.95 per hr
Barbara Leggett
15.95 per hr
Richard T. Meyers
15.95 per hr
Leonard Sapherstein
15.95 per hr
Sheldon Schwartz
15.95 per hr
Janice Sheehan
15.95 per hr
Cynthia Mani
15.95 per hr
Thomas Mulligan
15.95 per hr
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Coordinator Jo Ann Perry
7,280.00
Deputy Coordinator Noreen Egan
2,080.00
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE
Construction Official Brian Frugis
95,613.00
Administrative Assistant Lucia Camporeale
45,974.00
Electrical Inspector Nicholas Lordo
23,982.00
Secretary Jeanette Wramage
34,960.00
Part Time Clerical Trina Bradley
15.00 per hr
Plumbing Inspector Thomas Zaconie
29,738.00
Fire Sub Code Official Ronald Gimbert
24,128.00
Part Time Inspector Thomas Zaconie
11,249.00
FIRE PREVENTION
Fire Official Michael Ferraro
7,020.00
Fire Safety Inspector Michael Ferraro
18.24 per hr
Fire Safety Inspector John Feher
15.78 per hr
Fire Prevention Secretary Barbara Shuart
14.61 per hr
ZONING & PLANNING BOARD
Secretary Nancy Spiller
41,517.00
Zoning Officer Mark Berninger
29,247.00
PUBLIC WORKS
Director Robert Tirserio
91,936.00
Office Manager Richard Witkowski
45,974.00
Clerical Assist. Kathy Warren
46,245.00
RECYCLING
Recycling Coordinator Craig Hemkes
75,722.00
Laborer Joseph Alfis
10.00 per hr
Laborer Dave Cordtz
10.00 per hr
Laborer James Northway
10.00 per hr
Laborer Jerry Naclerio
10.00 per hr
TRANSPORTATION
Driver/Supervisor/Coordinator Paul Herrlett
28.96 per hr
Driver Paul Herrlett
18.90 per hr
Driver Tawfik M. Shehab
18.90 per hr
Driver Walter Posligua
18.90 per hr
Driver Griffith Jones
18.90 per hr
Driver Gerard Syvarth
18.90 per hr
RECREATION AND PLAYGROUND STAFF
Recreation Director William Grundy
20,777.00
Shack Program Director Kurt Peluso
4,200.00
POOL-
Manager Bill Hardenberg
11,128.00
Assist Manager Bob Maher
6,240.00
Assist Manager Sue Sileo
6,000.00
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Director, Roslyn Pelcyger
84,365.00
Adult Services Librarian, Emily Haberman
59,280.00
Children's Librarian, Patricia Fishelman
47,840.00
Administrative Secretary,Cathy Vedder
45,728.00
Principal Library Asst., Angela Marion
32,287.00
Library Assistant, Catherine Molnar
37,148.00
Library Assistant, Doris Winterberg
30,500.00
Library Assistant, Glenn Hoefler
32,400.00
Library Assistant, Betty Karoly
27,704.00
Custodian, Dominic Savastano
47,032.00
Part Time
Maureen Barron
10.00 per hr
Danele Berke
10.00 per hr
Michele Cassel
20.00 per hr
Anne Cilurzo
7.74 per hr
Claudia DeMateo
24.82 per hr
Susan Eckardt
11.70 per hr
Bronwen Evans
60.00 per meet.
Joanne Frank
14.39 per hr
Mary Genneken
10.00 per hr
Annie Kim
7.74 per hr
Weiliang Lai
20.00 per hr
Jerry Lerner
10.40 per hr
Susan Marill
7.74 per hr
Kathleen Mindszenty
8.31 per hr
Jo-Ann Nicolosi
14.39 per hr
Susan Peskoe
25.12 per hr
Brietta Savoie
20.00 per hr
Helen Schneider
11.97 per hr
David Schwalbe
11.97 per hr
Alison Shea
20.00 per hr
Marian Beverly Yates
8.31 per hr
Janine Tuttle
10.00 per hr
Jeanne Zamonski
17.07 per hr
Summer Saturdays and Sundays
Maureen Barron
16.00 per hr
Danele Berke
16.00 per hr
Michelle Cassel
30.00 per hr
Frank Chan
18.00 per hr
Jill Chiert
16.00 per hr
Anne Cilurzo
10.65 per hr
Claudia De Matteo
35.26 per hr
Susan Eckardt
18.00 per hr
Joanne Frank
19.59 per hr
Mary Genneken
16.00 per hr
Glenn Hoefler
21.36 per hr
Bette Karoly
19.59 per hr
Annie Kim
8.84 per hr
Anne Krautheim
30.00 per hr
Weiliang Lai
30.00 per hr
Angela Marion
21.36 per hr
Catherine Molnar
21.36 per hr
Chatur Patel
21.36 per hr
Susan Peskoe
35.26 per hr
Lori-Ann Quinn
18.00 per hr
George Reuter
16.00 per hr
Dominick Savastano
36.66 per hr
Brietta Savoie
30.00 per hr
Helen Schneider
16.64 per hr
David Schwalbe
19.93 per hr
Alison Shea
30.00 per hr
Douglas Walden
30.00 per hr
Doris Winterberg
20.31 per hr
Marian Yates
10.65 per hr
Jeanne Zamonski
20.31 per hr
All salaries in this resolution are annual salaries unless otherwise stated.
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
Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
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 Final Reading: May 14, 2008
Date of Introduction: April 30, 2008
A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Arnao, seconded by Council member Orseck. All were in favor.
A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Arnao, seconded by Council member Orseck. All were in favor.
Council Resolution # 137-08
Introduced: Council Member Arnao
Seconded Council Member Orseck
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 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. 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.
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 – The Senior Advisory Committee has been tabulating the senior surveys. Mrs. Ciaramella noted that they are no longer accepting additional surveys. The data will be presented to the Council in the near future. There will be a town program on June 10 with a speaker from Valley. The speaker is an occupational therapist and will have suggestions on improving balance.
Mary Henninger – Thornbury Avenue – Mrs. Henninger was pleased to hear of the Council’s endorsement of mulching mowers. Mrs. Henninger shared that the State Council on Affordable Housing has new rules, which will go into affect June 2nd. These new rules will double the goal of additional affordable housing State wide. Municipal officials are concerned that there will be an added expense to the taxpayers. Mrs. Henninger asked what arrangement is in affect with Glen Courts regarding property taxes. Mayor van Keuren stated in lieu of taxes they pay a fee to the town every year.
Paul Herrlett – Fanklin Place – Mr. Herrlett commented that last month he suggested that the timing be changed at Rock and Glen. He has since spoken with the County Engineer who informed him that all County lights are timed as the one at Rock and Glen. Mr. Herrlett suggested that the town distribute additional information informing people to stop when someone is crossing with the light.
Jim Seaton – Ferndale Avenue – Mr. Seaton asked if there was special wording in the recently passed Zoning ordinance to accommodate homes built on a slab, i.e. the proposed townhouses on Doremus Avenue. Mayor van Keuren stated he was not aware of any special wording. Mr. Seaton asked if it would be possible to come in to the office and look at this ordinance. Yes.
Jeanne Rey – 153 Winslow Terrace – Mrs. Rey commented she lives near a home that recently removed five huge trees for the sole purpose of building a larger home. Mrs. Rey stated the Memorial Day services will be held at Community Church in the event of a heavy rain.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member Knapp
Seconded by Council member Surrago
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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