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PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, June 27, 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, June 27, 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.
Mayor-for-the-Day Joseph Mayer-Aschhoff led the Council in the flag salute.
Mayor van Keuren formally recognized Mayor-for-the-Day Joseph Mayer-Aschhoff with the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS Coleman Elementary School granted a fundraising prize for a student to participate as “Mayor for the Day”, and,
WHEREAS Joseph Mayer-Aschhoff, a fourth grader at Coleman School was fortunate to win such prize, and
WHEREAS Mayor van Keuren spent time with Joseph, discussing the duties and responsibilities of the office of the Mayor, and as he presides over this evening’s meeting
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that June 27, 2007 be declared Mayor-Mayer Aschhoff day in the Borough of Glen Rock, in honor of Joseph and his participation as “Mayor for the Day”.
3. Resolution for Lease of 175 Rock Road
Resolution No.: 117-07
Offered by Council Member: Orseck
Seconded by: Knapp
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Glen Rock has authorized the renovation and expansion of the Glen Rock Municipal Building and Police Facility (the “Project”) and, as such, there exists a need for the Borough to temporarily relocate its administrative and police functions and facilities in order to facilitate the construction project; and
WHEREAS, the Borough previously entered into a letter of intent with Sinibaldo Leone, Jr. (The “Landlord”) to rent office space at premises commonly known as 175 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ for a period not to exceed 2 ˝ years, subject to the completion by the Landlord of certain tenant improvements in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Acari & Iovino Architects, PC, dated February 1, 2007 (the “Plans”) and the execution of a lease agreement; and
WHEREAS, in view of completion of the improvements in accordance with the Plans, together with the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Construction Official, the Borough is prepared to take occupancy of the demised premises effective June 15, 2007 and to execute a lease agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Glen Rock that it hereby authorizes the execution of a Lease Agreement with Sinibaldo Leone, Jr. for an aggregate of 12,000 square feet of space in premises commonly known as 175 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ, as outlined in the attached lease; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Borough Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute an appropriate Lease Agreement on behalf of the Borough of Glen Rock, subject to review by the Borough Council.
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
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 6/13/07
Resolution No. 118-07
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meetings of June 13, 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 Payment of Bills
Resolution No. 119-07
Offered by Council Member: Arnao
Seconded by Council Member: Orseck
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following bills of the Borough of Glen Rock be paid in the amount of $ 3,914,660.99
Board of Education $ 2,801,868.00
Payroll $ 580,040.67
Rubenstein $ 70,000.00
PSE&G $ 32,714.89
Norman Sheet $ 15,432.16
Allied Oil $ 19,348.70
BCUA $ 60,187.39
GRVAC $ 70,550.00
NWBCD $ 73,039.60
Miscellaneous $ 159,818.76
$ 3,883,000.17
Capital $ 31,660.82
TOTAL $ 3,914,660.99
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
3. Resolution for Canceling 2007 Tax Overpayments
Resolution No.: 120-07
Offered by Council Member: Arnao
Seconded by Council Member: Orseck
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RESOLUTION CANCELLING 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: 1st quarter 2007 block 151 lot 12 amount $.01, block 178 lot 14 Qual. C50WB $.01 2nd quarter 2007 block 11 lot 6 $0.02, block 11 lot 25 $0.01, block 18 lot 1 $.01, block 42 lot 5 $.01, block 81 lot 10 $0.01,block 83 lot 22 $.01, block 99 lot 10 $.02, block 168 lot 14 $.01, block 178 lot 9 Qual CB09E $.01, block 186 lot 9 .$78, block 199 lot 11 $.01, block 216 lot 5 $.01 and block 256 lot 1 $.01,
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 McCullough – yes Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao -yes Council Member Orseck - yes
4. Resolution for 2007 Liquor License Renewals
Resolution No. 121-07
Offered by Council Member Arnao
Seconded by Council Member Orseck
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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, 2007.
Kokopelli DMP, Inc. t/a Kokopelli Bar & Grille 930 Prospect St. PRC $2,000
0222-33-008-004
Glen Rock Inn Corp. 200-222 Rock Rd. PRC $2,000
0222-33-001-003
Glen Rock Café Inc. 175 Rock Road PRC $2,000
0222-33-010-002
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 Mc Cullough - 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 Pazan
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
5. MOTIONS
Departmental Reports
Council member O’Hagan (Public Safety) – Thanked all the volunteers that worked at the town fair. Reminded all residents that children are out of school and to be aware that they are out on their bikes. Paperwork for the light at Maple and Glen is complete and we’re waiting to hear from the County as to when they will be going out to bid. PSE&G will be doing work on Rock Road beginning July 9th through August.
Council member Pazan (Finance and Revenue) – Revenue has been received from the liquor license renewal. The lease has been signed with the owner of 175 Rock Road for the temporary housing of borough offices. Residents are also reminded to be cognizant of the amount of children crossing the street near the pool facility.
Council member Orseck (Recreation) – The pool hours have been expanded and the pool is running smoothly. Shack opened this week and will run through August 10th. The first day of Shack brought 400 participants. The tennis courts at the high school are close to completion. Recycling bins will be placed at the ball fields.
Council member Knapp (Building) – Reported that there were 44 less permits for May than for the same period last year. There were 339 inspections done for the month by our four inspectors.
Council member Arnao (Licenses and Franchises) – Commented that tonight’s meeting is being recorded. Council member Arnao will be meeting with the architect this week to discuss computer capabilities that are necessary for the new municipal building. A permit has been issued for the Prospect Street cell tower and within the following week there should be one issued for the Recycling Center tower.
Council member McCullough (Public Works) – The Senior Recycling Program is up to 17 participants.
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 Mc Cullough - yes Council Member Pazan - yes
Council Member Arnao - yes Council Member Orseck – yes
6. ORDINANCES
Ordinance Procedure: #1550 (Bond Ordinance for $610,000)
Date of Final Reading: June 27, 2007
Date of Introduction: June 13, 2007
A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan, seconded by Council member McCullough. All were in favor.
A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan, seconded by Council member McCullough. All were in favor.
Council Resolution # 122-07
Introduced: Council Member Pazan
Seconded Council Member McCullough
BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $610,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO APPROPRIATE CAPITAL SURPLUS, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH 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 McCullough - yes Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao - yes Council Member Orseck - yes
ORDINANCE NO. 1550
BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $610,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO APPROPRIATE CAPITAL SURPLUS, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section l. The Borough of Glen Rock, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey (the "Borough") is hereby authorized to make various public improvements and to acquire new additional or replacement equipment and machinery, new communication and signal systems equipment and new automotive vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, in, by and for said Borough, as more particularly described in Section 4 hereof. The cost of the improvements includes all work, materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable therefore.
Section 2. There is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of making the improvements described in Sections l and 4 hereof (hereinafter referred to as "purposes"), the respective amounts of money hereinafter stated as the appropriation for said respective purposes. Said appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized, and the down payment and Capital Surplus appropriated, by this ordinance. Said improvements shall be made as general improvements and no part of the cost thereof shall be assessed against property specially benefited.
Section 3. It is hereby determined and stated that the making of such improvements is not a current expense of said Borough.
Section 4. The several purposes hereby authorized for the financing of which said obligations are to be issued are set forth in the following "Schedule of Improvements, Purposes and Amounts" which schedule also shows (l) the amount of the appropriation and the estimated cost of each such purpose, and (2) the amount of each sum which is to be provided by the down payment hereinafter appropriated to finance such purposes, and (3) the amount of each sum which is to be provided by Capital Surplus of the Borough hereinafter appropriated, and (4) the estimated maximum amount of bonds and notes to be issued for each such purpose, and (5) the period of usefulness of each such purpose, according to its reasonable life, computed from the date of said bonds:
SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS
A. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new communication and signal systems equipment for the use of the Police Department consisting of (i) helmets, (ii) respirators and (iii) a satellite radio receiver.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 15,400
Capital Surplus Appropriated 15,400
Period of Usefulness 5 years
B. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new communication and signal systems equipment for the use of the Fire Department consisting of (i) air packs, (ii) wireless siren equipment, (iii) pagers and (iv) radio chargers.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 71,000
Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,400
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 67,600
Period of Usefulness 10 years
C. Undertaking of the following public improvements: (i) undertaking the Sewer Root Control Program at various locations, (ii) undertaking sanitary sewer improvements at various locations and (iii) undertaking the Tree Replacement Program at various locations.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 71,100
Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,400
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 67,700
Period of Usefulness 15 years
D. Acquisition of new automotive vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, for the use of the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) consisting of (i) a leaf vacuum truck, (ii) dump trucks and (iii) pickup trucks.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 330,400
Capital Surplus Appropriated $ 184,600
Down Payment Appropriated $ 87,300
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 58,500
Period of Usefulness 5 years
E. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use of the DPW consisting of (i) roll-off containers, (ii) a baseball infield groomer, (iii) a field maintenance machine, (iv) a plow and (v) confined space entry equipment.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 76,200
Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,700
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 72,500
Period of Usefulness 15 years
F. Undertaking of the following public improvements: (i) installation of speed humps at various locations, (ii) installation of a lightning detection system at the Faber Field Complex and (iii) installation of fencing and landscaping improvements at the Recycling Center.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 45,900
Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,200
Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 43,700
Period of Usefulness 10 years
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Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $610,000
Aggregate Capital Surplus Appropriated $200,000
Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $100,000
Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $310,000
Section 5. The cost of such purposes, as hereinbefore stated, includes the aggregate amount of $20,000 which is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of such purposes, 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 (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the "Local Bond Law").
Section 6. The sum of $200,000 is hereby appropriated from Capital Surplus of the Borough to the payment of the cost of the improvements authorized in Sections 4.A and 4.D hereof.
Section 7. It is hereby determined and stated that moneys exceeding $100,000, appropriated for down payments on capital improvements or for the capital improvement fund in budgets heretofore adopted for said Borough, are now available to finance said purposes. The sum of $100,000 is hereby appropriated from such moneys to the payment of the cost of said purposes.
Section 8. To finance said purposes, bonds of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $310,000 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 9. To finance said purposes, bond anticipation notes of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $310,000 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 10. 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 bond anticipation 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 11. It is hereby determined and declared that the average period of usefulness of said purposes, according to their reasonable lives, taking into consideration the respective amounts of bonds or notes authorized for said purposes, is a period of 11.31 years computed from the date of said bonds.
Section 12. 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 $310,000 and that the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law.
Section 13. 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 in aid of such purposes, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such purposes, or, if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purposes shall be reduced accordingly.
Section 14. The Borough intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the improvements described in Sections 1 and 4 of this bond ordinance. 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 15. 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 16. 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.
Section 17. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication thereof after final passage.
7. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person must state their name and address. 5 minute limit)
Based on questions raised at the last public meeting, pertaining to town trees and street repair, Mayor van Keuren asked DPW Director Bob Tirserio to address any questions or concerns. Mr. Tirserio commented that for 2005 and 2006 approximately 125 trees were planted. The cost per tree is $200. The criteria for tree planting is that the distance between the sidewalk and curb should be three feet, otherwise the tree is planted on the other side of the sidewalk. Other criteria are whether or not utility wires are above the location. The Shade Tree Committee is also consulted for the placement. Seven different species of trees are used for planting. A variety of trees are planted on the streets to eliminate the possibility of disease infecting all of the trees simultaneously.
Mr. Tirserio continued stating that if a resident would like a tree planted they need to submit a tree application. Once the request is received DPW will confirm that a tree can indeed be planted. The requests are granted on a first-come first-served basis. The responsibility for watering the tree would be the resident’s with the Borough providing any trimming.
An abundance of tree trimming is usually done during January, February and March with approximately 500 trees done each year. It would be impossible to trim all the trees in town every year. Trees are staked for the first year and trimmed the second year. If a resident feels a town tree is diseased or in need of trimming they simply need to give DPW a call.
Council member Arnao asked if the yearly tree planting/removal has increased or decreased. Mr. Tirserio replied over the last couple of years there has been approximately a net loss of 100 trees.
Mr. Tirserio added that the new trees that are planted are approximately three years old.
Mayor van Keuren asked Mr. Tirserio to explain the borough policy on street repair and paving.
Mr. Tirserio commented that the roads are continually evaluated based on curbing and road condition. This year PSE&G is doing a lot work so consequently paving on those streets will occur after the construction.
Mayor van Keuren asked what the policy is regarding patching of cracked roads.
Mr. Tirserio replied that there is a sealing program that is in place for small cracks and holes. However, if the hole or crack is too large the sealant will not work, water seepage occurs and the hole or crack increases and re-paving is necessary.
Doris Ciaramella – 15 Austin Place – Mrs. Ciaramella commented several years ago many trees were lost on Austin due to a gas problem and asked if those trees would be replaced. Mr. Tirserio replied that unless there is a request no tree is replaced. Mrs. Ciaramella asked if there is a fee for a town tree. Mr. Tirserio replied no there is not. Mrs. Ciaramella clarified that the Senior Advisory Committee is responsible for the Senior Recycling Program.
Jim Seaton – Ferndale Avenue – Mr. Seaton presented pictures of a tree located at 81 Ferndale that is in question.
Doris Ciaramella – 15 Austin Place – Congratulated Mayor-for-the-Day Mayer-Aschhoff.
Borough Administrator Benjamin commented that the Police Department will be relocating during the week of July 9th. This will be the first phase in the relocation.
Mayor van Keuren commented several times a year various elementary classes visit the municipal building. During those visits the governmental process is explained to the students; however this does not compare to an actual visit to a council meeting. Mayor van Keuren thanked all the students who were in attendance.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council member Orseck
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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