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PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, June 25, 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, June 25, 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 – absent
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 O’Hagan read the following resolutions:
Resolution No. 155-08
Offered by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER
Shane Katherine Broglia
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock has a vacancy in its Police Department, and;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is interested in appointing Shane Broglia, to fill that position as a new police officer at a salary of $34,400.00, and
WHEREAS, the Glen Rock Police Department is required to complete a series of tests and administrative processing steps, and Ms. Broglia does not need to attend the Bergen County Police Academy having already been trained, and has successfully passed her required tests; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that Shane Katherine Broglia is hereby appointed as probationary police officer effective July 7, 2008 with her swearing in to be performed on that date, and a public swearing in to be held July 30, 2008.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck - yes Council Member Surrago - yes
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Resolution No. 156-08
Offered by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Pazan
RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER
Robert Surdyka
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock has a vacancy in its Police Department, and;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is interested in appointing Robert Surdyka, to fill that position as a new police officer at a salary of $34,400.00, and
WHEREAS, the Glen Rock Police Department is required to complete a series of tests and administrative processing steps, and Mr. Surdyka does not need to attend the Bergen County Police Academy having already been trained, and has successfully passed his required tests; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that Robert Surdyka is hereby appointed as probationary police officer effective July 7, 2008 with his swearing in to be performed on that date, and a public swearing in to be held July 30, 2008.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Borough Assessor Rubenstein reported that he randomly visited several aprons and found their measurements to be accurate with the Apron Assessment billing. Consequently, Mr. Rubenstein certified that the measurements presented to the Council are in deed accurate.
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 Approval of Minutes (Public 5/28/08 & 6/11/08 Closed Session 4/14 and 4/28/08)
Resolution No. 157-08
Offered by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meeting of May 28, 2008 & June 11, 2008
Closed Minutes of April 14 & 28, 2008
Be accepted as submitted.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
2. Resolution for 2008 Liquor License Renewals
Resolution No. 158-08
Offered by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
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WHEREAS, the statutory requirements as to renewal of the following Alcoholic Beverage License have been met:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council that the following Alcoholic Beverage Licenses are hereby renewed by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock effective July 1, 2008.
Glen Rock Inn Corp. 200-222 Rock Rd. PRC $2,000
0222-33-001-003
Kokopelli DMP, Inc.
t/a Kokopelli Bar & Grille 930 Prospect St. PRC $2,000
0222-33-008-004
Kilroy’s Wonder Market, Inc. 288 Rock Rd. PRD $1,630
0222-44-004-001
Mitchel Liquors
t/a Beekman Wines & Liquors 246-248 Rock Rd. PRD $1,630
0222-44-005-001
Rock Liquors, Inc. t/a Bottle King 924 Prospect St. PRD $1,630
0222-44-006-002
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc. 939 Lincoln Ave. PRD $1,630
0222-44-003-004
Glen Rock Athletic Club 221 Main St. Club $150
0222-31-009-001
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, in Trenton, New Jersey.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
3. Resolution for Payment of Bills
Resolution No. 159-08
Offered by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following bills of the Borough of Glen Rock be paid in the amount of $ 4,131,114.55.
Board of Education
$ 2,944,914.00
Payroll
580,432.67
Health Ben.
247,685.64
BCUA
89,835.94
Textron Fin.
15,806.07
Allied Oil
11,702.25
Atlantic Grinding
18,845.00
WB Mental
16,675.00
Misc.
125,513.75
Subtotal
$ 4,051,410.32
Capital
79,704.23
Total Payment of Bills
$ 4,131,114.55
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck - yes Council Member Surrago - yes
4. Resolution to Extend Lease Agreement for 175 Rock Rd.
Resolution No.: 160-08
Offered by Council Member: Surrago
Seconded by: Knapp
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF LEASE FOR TEMPORARY MUNICIPAL OFFICES
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Glen Rock had authorized the execution of a lease agreement with Sinibaldo Leone, Jr. for a portion of premises commonly known as 175 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ for the Boroughs administrative and police facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Borough and Sinibaldo Leone, Jr. executed a Lease Agreement dated June 28, 2007, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk, having an initial lease termination date of December 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Article 48 of the Lease Agreement provides for the Borough to extend the lease for two (2) additional extension terms of six (6) months; and
WHEREAS, the Borough anticipates that the completion of the renovations for the municipal building will be on or before June 30, 2009, thereby necessitating the exercise of the first extension term.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Glen Rock that it hereby authorizes the Borough Administrator to give the Landlord, Sinibaldo Leone, Jr., notice of the Boroughs election to extern the term of the lease agreement for a period of six (6) months from January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 at the monthly rental of $17,500.00.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
5. Resolution to Cancel 2008 Tax Overpayments
Resolution No. 161-08
Offered by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
RESOLUTIONS TO CANCEL 2008 TAX OVERPAYMENTS
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17 allows for the cancellation of property tax refunds or delinquent amounts in the amount of less than $10.00; and,
WHEREAS, the governing body authorizes the Tax Collector to cancel the following overpayments: 4th quarter 2007 $.02 block 24 lot 5, 3rd quarter 2007 block 43 lot 8 Qual. C0004 $0.06, 1st quarter 2008 $.01 block 100 lot 15, $.01 block 157 lot 6, 2nd quarter $.01 block 51 lot 10, $.01 block 63 lot 15, $.01 block 69 lot 9, $.02 block 69 lot 14, $1.90 block 209 lot 4, and $.01 block 218 lot 8,
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, hereby authorize the Tax Collector to cancel said tax amounts.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member Surrago
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
4. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Council member Orseck (Recreation) – The made-to-order part for the pool will be here tomorrow with the pool anticipated to re-open on Friday. Notification will be posted on the Police traffic sign as well as at the pool. The weather has delayed construction at the tennis courts located at Wilde Park.
Council member Pazan (Pazan) – The Finance Committee met yesterday with topics of discussion including: reduction of fuel usage; health benefit costs and the assessor report.
Council member Knapp (Building) – Activity for the Building Department is within normal parameters. A detailed report is on file for viewing.
Council member Surrago (Public Works) – Public Works reported that after the high school locker clean-out a substantial amount of material was recycled. New procedures regarding recycling are in the process of being implemented at the schools. Recycling containers will be moved from town to the fields. There were eight winners of mulching mowers at the recent Fair. One winner was Rev. Spencer who generously donated his mower to the Arboretum. The Council was thanked for supporting the funding of the mowers and the Environmental Commission for their coordination efforts.
Council member O’Hagan (Safety) – Thanked all the volunteers who worked at the Town Fair. Additional speed humps are in the planning stages. Residents near the proposed locations will be contacted. Council member O’Hagan met with a potential skateboard company. This prospect will continue to be investigated.
Mayor van Keuren commented that the Glen Rock Pops put on a concert at Central School, which was incredible. Mayor van Keuren encouraged everyone, if given a chance, to attend a concert.
Motion to accept reports as filed:
Motion by Council Member Orseck
Seconded by Council Member O’Hagan
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan - yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
5. ORDINANCES
Ordinance Procedure: #1574 (Intersection of Maple and Glen Avenues)
Date of Final Reading: June 25, 2008
Date of Introduction: June 11, 2008
A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member O’Hagan, seconded by Council member Pazan. All were in favor.
A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member O’Hagan, seconded by Council member Pazan. All were in favor.
Council Resolution # 162-08
Introduced: Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded Council Member Pazan
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 216 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK -1971, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”; BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF VEHICLES WITHIN THE BOROUGH; TO AMEND THE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATED THERETO E BOROUGH; TO AMEND THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF
Be passed upon second and final reading, and that the Borough Clerk be, and is hereby authorized and directed, to advertise the same according to law by publishing the same by title in the Bergen Record.
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago – yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE NO. 1574
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 216 OF THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK -
1971, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”; BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION
OF VEHICLES WITHIN THE BOROUGH; TO AMEND THE
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS RELATED THERETO
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council, the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section I - Chapter 216 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Glen Rock 1971, as amended, entitled "Vehicles and Traffic,” is hereby amended as follows:
A. There is added to Section 216-44 entitled “Schedule XVII- No Right on Red ” the following:
Name of Street Time Location
Glen Avenue Continuous From Eastbound on Glen Avenue
to Southbound on Maple Avenue
B. Sections 216-28 through 216-46 are renumbered to read Section 216-29 through 216-47.
C. There is added thereto a new section 216-28 entitled “Lane Use Restrictions” to read as follows:
“216-28 Lane Use Reservation. The land locations described in Schedule XX attached to and made a part of this chapter are designated as lane use reservations and traffic shall move only as indicated”.
D. There is added thereto a new Section 216-48 entitled “Schedule XX: Lane Reservations” to read as follows:
“Schedule XX: 216-48 Lane Reservation. In accordance with the provisions of 216-28, the following lanes of traffic are reserved for the turns as indicated:
Intersection Regulation
Glen Avenue and Maple Avenue The right lane on the westerly approach of
Glen Avenue at its intersection with Maple
Avenue shall be reserved for right turns only.
E. Section 216.31 entitled “Schedule V: No Stopping or Standing” is amended by adding thereto the following:
Name of Street Direction Location
Glen Avenue Both From a point 250 feet East of Maple
Avenue to a point 230 feet West of
Maple Avenue
F. Section 216-32 entitled “Schedule IV: One Way Streets” is hereby amended by adding thereto the following street:
Name of Street Direction Location
West Plaza Southerly From West Plaza Extension to Glen Avenue
G. Section 216-28 “Schedule I: Parking Prohibited at All Times” is amended by adding thereto the following:
Name of Street Side Location
Maple Avenue Both From a point 270 feet north of Glen Avenue to a point 300 feet south of Glen Avenue.
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: #1575 (Electronic Disbursement)
Date of Final Reading: June 25, 2008
Date of Introduction: June 11, 2008
A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan, seconded by Council member Surrago. All were in favor.
A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan, seconded by Council member Surrago. All were in favor.
Council Resolution # 163-08
Introduced: Council Member Pazan
Seconded Council Member Surrago
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ELECTRONIC DISBURSEMENT CONTROLS FOR PAYROLL SERVICES
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 - absent
Council Member Orseck - yes
Council Member Surrago – yes
BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
ORDINANCE NO. 1575
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1575,
BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
THE ELECTRONIC DISBURSEMENT CONTROLS FOR
PAYROLL SERVICES
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council, the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
WHEREAS, New Jersey Statutes authorizes municipalities to enter into agreements with payroll vendors to make payroll agency deposits on behalf of the municipality and to provide related payroll services; and
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:30-17, et seq., as amended, provides for the general authority and procedures for the authorization and implementation of such services; and
WHEREAS, in order to authorize such services, N.J.A.C. 5:30-17.4 requires approval by the Borough’s Governing Body through the adoption of an ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Mayor and Council, the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section I. Approval of the Use of Disbursing Organization/Servicer for Payment of Claims. The use of a servicer for payment of payroll agency claims is hereby authorized. The servicer shall be permitted to perform the following tasks:
A. Date of collection;
B. Servicer report preparation;
C. Calculation of withholding;
D. Direct deposit of payroll disbursements; and
E. Municipal transfer of funds to disbursing organization’s account for subsequent payment.
Section II. Approval Officer.
A. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby designated as the Approval Officer responsible for authorizing and supervising activities of the servicer/disbursing organization. (N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)(1)).
B. The duties of the Approval Officer shall include the reconciliation and analysis of all general ledger accounts affected by the activities of the servicer/disbursing organization.
C. The Approval Officer shall be authorized to enter into an agreement with the disbursing organization/servicer that will allow holding of funds pending transmittal of those funds to a payee. The disbursing organization/servicer shall be authorized to hold the funds pending transmittal to a payee.
“Section III. Compliance with Laws. The Borough specifically adopts, as if set forth at length and verbatim, all requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:30-17.1 et seq.
Section IV. 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 V. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed.
Section VI. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage as required by law.
5. 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 Citizen Advisory Committee has completed their compilations of the senior citizen survey. The findings will be distributed shortly. Mrs. Ciaramella commented there are 5-6 drums of some type of material that are being housed in the parking lot behind 201 Rock Road.
Irene Brown – 675 Lincoln Avenue – Mrs. Brown thanked the Council for the renovations done in the Woman’s Locker Room. Mrs. Brown commented there are no signs at the Recycling Center as to which wood chips could be taken.
Mary Henninger – Thornbury Avenue – Mrs. Henninger asked if Verizon will be supplying an access channel and if so, when and if not, why not. Mayor van Keuren stated that would be a question for Council member Arnao who is absent this evening.
Bill Brown – 675 Lincoln Avenue – Mr. Brown read an article from Sunday’s Bergen Record regarding artificial turf and health concerns relating to its composition. The State continues to find high levels of lead in artificial turf yet the artificial turf manufacturer’s and lobbyists claim there is no reason for any health concerns.
Mayor van Keuren stated he will ask the Planning Board to reconsider all dimensions incorporated in the Borough’s building codes concerning setbacks, heights and bulk.
6 . ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member Orseck
Seconded by Council member O’Hagan
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Jacqueline Scalia, Borough Clerk |
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