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PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, August 29, 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, August 29, 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
P. Fleming, Deputy 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.
Council member Pazan led the Council in the flag salute.
At this time representatives from the Library Board of Trustees presented to the Council the final check from their Capital Campaign in the amount of $297.52. The Library Board thanked the Council for their support and confidence in this endeavor.
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
Resolution No. 132-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member McCullough
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meetings of July 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 Payment of Bills
Resolution No. 133-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member McCullough
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the following bills of the Borough of Glen Rock be paid in the amount of $13,249,160.57.
Glen Rock Board of Education 5,908,167.00
Class Investment 4,000,000.00
Payroll 529,715.89
Bond P & I Chase NY 648,014.39
NJ State Health Benefits 388,602.87
County Taxes 1,212,080.33
Allied Oil 14,194.49
Aslan & Co. 10,066.75
Lincoln National 70,308.00
West Bergen Mental Health 16,125.00
Miscellaneous 143,787.77
Capital 308,098.08
TOTAL $ 13,249,160.57
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 Awarding Bid for 2007 Pick Up Truck (Beyer Bros)
Resolution No. 134-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member McCullough
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR A 2007 PICK UP TRUCK WITH PLOW
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock received bids on August 8, 2007 for a 2007 Four Wheel Drive Pick-Up Truck With Plow, and the lowest responsible bid was received from Beyer Brothers Corp. of Fairview, New Jersey, a piece of equipment budgeted in the 2007capital budget; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended the low bid, for a total of $32,332.85 with the trade in of our 1996 Dodge Pick Up Truck with plow; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that the bid for a 2007 Four Wheel Drive Pick-Up Truck with Plow is hereby awarded to Beyer Brothers Corp. for an amount not to exceed $32,332.85., subject to certification of funds by the CFO.
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
4. Resolution Awarding Bid for 2007 Pick Up Truck W/ Snow Plow (Beyer Bros)
Resolution No. 135-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member McCullough
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR A 2007 PICK UP TRUCK WITH SNOW PLOW
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock received bids on August 8, 2007 for a 2007 Four Wheel Drive Pick-Up Truck With Snow Plow, and the lowest responsible bid was received from Beyer Brothers Corp. of Fairview, New Jersey, a piece of equipment budgeted in the 2007capital budget; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended the low bid, for a total of $30,532.85 with the trade in of our 1995 Chevrolet 2500 4Wheel Drive Truck with plow; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that the bid for a 2007 Four Wheel Drive Pick-Up Truck with Snow Plow is hereby awarded to Beyer Brothers Corp. for an amount not to exceed $30,532.85., subject to certification of funds by the CFO.
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. Resolution Awarding Bid for Mason Dump Truck (Beyer Bros)
Resolution No. 136-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member McCullough
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR A NEW CURRENT MODEL MASON DUMP TRUCK WITH PLOW
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock received bids on August 8, 2007 for a New Current Model Mason Dump Truck with Plow, and the lowest responsible bid was received from Beyer Brothers Corp. of Fairview, New Jersey, a piece of equipment budgeted in the 2007capital budget; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended the low bid, for a total of $36,542.98 with the trade in of our 1995 Chevrolet 2500 Pick Up Truck with plow; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that the bid for a New Current Model Mason Dump Truck with Plow is hereby awarded to Beyer Brothers Corp. for an amount not to exceed $36,542.98., subject to certification of funds by the CFO.
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. Resolution Awarding Bid for Flow and Dump Truck (Beyer Bros)
Resolution No. 137-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member McCullough
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR A NEW FLOW AND DUMP CHASSIS TRUCK WITH SNOW PLOW
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock received bids on August 8, 2007 for a New Flow and Dump Chassis Truck with Snow Plow, and the lowest responsible bid was received from Beyer Brothers Corp. of Fairview, New Jersey, a piece of equipment budgeted in the 2007capital budget; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended the low bid, for a total of $154,177.25; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that the bid for a New Flow and Dump Chassis Truck with Snow Plow is hereby awarded to Beyer Brothers Corp. for an amount not to exceed $154,177.25., subject to certification of funds by the CFO.
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
7. Resolution Awarding Bid for Truck Chassis and Body Transfer (Beyer Bros)
Resolution No. 138-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member McCullough
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR A NEW CURRENT MODEL TRUCK CHASSIS AND BODY TRANSFER
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock received bids on August 8, 2007 for a New Current Model Truck Chassis and Body Transfer, and the lowest responsible bid was received from Beyer Brothers Corp. of Fairview, New Jersey, a piece of equipment budgeted in the 2007capital budget; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended the low bid, for a total of $60,395.00 with the trade in of our 1979 GMC Model 7000 Chassie CA 125; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that the bid for a New Current Model Truck Chassis and Body Transfer is hereby awarded to Beyer Brothers Corp. for an amount not to exceed $60,395.00., subject to certification of funds by the CFO.
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
8. Resolution to Renew Membership with Bergen County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
Resolution No. 139-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member McCullough
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RESOLUTION FOR RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE BERGEN COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is a member of the Bergen County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund; and
WHEREAS, said renewed membership terminates as of December 31, 2007 unless earlier renewed by agreement between the Municipality and the Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Municipality desires to renew said membership;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows:
1. The Borough of Glen Rock agrees to renew its membership in the Bergen County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and to be subject to the Bylaws, Rules and regulations, coverages, and operating procedures thereof as presently existing or as modified from time to time by lawful act of the Fund.
2. The Mayor and Clerk shall be and hereby are authorized to execute the agreement to renew membership annexed hereto and made a part hereof and to deliver same to the Bergen County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund evidencing the Municipality’s intention to renew its membership.
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
9. Resolution for Ratification of 2007-2010 PBA Contract
Resolution No. 140-07
Offered by Council Member Knapp
Seconded by Council Member McCullough
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PBA CONTRACT
WHEREAS, Borough of Glen Rock and PBA officials have successfully negotiated a labor agreement to cover the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2010, with both sides to sign a memorandum of agreement subject to ratification by both the Borough Council and PBA membership; and
WHEREAS, this contract was arrived at after a long series of negotiating sessions that started in the fall of 2006 and concluded in August 2007, with the memorandum of agreement recommended by the Borough’s Labor Counsel and Borough Administrator; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that the Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to sign and attest a labor agreement with PBA Local No. 110 for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, subject to approval by the Labor Counsel and Benefits Coordinator.
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
10. Resolution Authorizing Job & Job as Civil Engineers on Municipal Building Project
Resolution No.: 141-07
Offered by Council Member: Knapp
Seconded by Council Member: McCullough
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Glen Rock is in need of civil engineering services for the renovation and expansion of the Glen Rock Municipal Building and Police Facility (the “Project”) and to undertake and complete all aspects of civil engineering services through construction documentation, together with construction oversight services; and
WHEREAS, the architect for the project Ed Arcari, Arcari & Iovino, did solicit proposals to provide civil engineering services for the proposed municipal project to three (3) licensed New Jersey Engineering Firms; and
WHEREAS, the proposals were review by Ed Arcari and forwarded to the Borough Administrator for review,
WHEREAS, it is the collective recommendation of the Architect and the Borough Administrator that the Borough of Glen Rock retain the services of Job & Job, 108 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601, for an amount not to exceed $19,750, without prior authorization, in accordance with the terms of its proposal for civil engineering services for the municipal building project dated July 31, 2007, a copy of which is on file with the Borough of Glen Rock; and
WHEREAS, engineering services are a professional service exempt from public bidding requirements, but notice of this resolution must be published in a legal newspaper as required by the Local Public Contracts Law; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of Glen Rock, that the Borough Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Job & Job to provide civil engineering services for the municipal building renovation project.
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 Knapp
Seconded by Council Member McCullough
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. MOTIONS
Departmental Reports
Council member Orseck (Parks and Recreation) – Once again, the Shack Program was a wonderful success, with nearly 400 children participating. The pool has had another successful year. Council member Orseck thanked Hank Allen for his countless volunteered hours at the pool.
Council member Pazan (Finance) – The Borough is interested in soliciting resident volunteers who may want to look at and talk about finances for the future. The goal is to plan ahead with the Borough’s finances in an attempt to control our own destiny with our taxes.
Council member O’Hagan (Public Safety) – Capt. Gary Merselis retired this week. He has been an outstanding representative for the Borough and will be missed tremendously. We continue to wait for word on the light at Maple and Glen. All the paperwork has been filed with the County with their next meeting mid-September; at which time we will hopefully receive additional information. In the Borough’s continuing efforts to control speeding, the Borough will be installing additional speed humps throughout town. The locations will be Cornwall Road, Harding Road, S. Highwood Avenue, Rutland and Boulevard.
Council member McCullough (Public Works) – Reported that the five vehicles noted in the consent agenda are budgeted items for replacement vehicles. Council member McCullough noted that the truck chassis and body transfer was done instead of a new vehicle, which amounted to a savings of approximately $90,000.
Council member Knapp (Building Department) – Business continues to be very brisk. Council member Knapp reported that the special events ordinance for the Central Business District will be expanded to include additional sidewalk use. Sandwich boards would be allowed adjacent to the building or on the brick area of the sidewalk. A special request may also be made by a merchant to extend the number of sidewalk sales.
Council member Arnao (Licenses and Franchises) – Permits have been issued for both cell towers with anticipated revenue in the next 30-60 days. Glen Rock TV is being taped this evening, thanks to resident volunteer Andrew Stoffo. The first viewing will be on Channel 76 with Cablevision eventually airing it on Channel 77. A proposal will be forthcoming concerning improvements that can be made to the website and various ways to improve Borough communication. This Friday’s paper will have an article soliciting residents who can advise the Council on technology-related issues.
Motion to accept reports as filed:
Motion by Council Member Orseck
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
5. ORDINANCES
6. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person must state their name and address. 5 minute limit)
Ralph Henninger – Thornbury Avenue – Mr. Henninger asked why the messages on Channel 77 have remained the same for the last three months. Council member Arnao commented we have been experiencing a problem with the feed and our equipment which is used to utilize this service. Mr. Henninger clarified that Glen Rock will be feeding two channels; Channel 76 and 77. Council member Arnao replied that Channel 76 has always been available to us; however it is regional and used by several towns. Channel 77 is dedicated solely to Glen Rock. Mr. Henninger asked if Verizon will be offering a public access channel. Council member Arnao replied he hopes to see this by the end of the year; however no town has received this yet. Mr. Henninger commented that many people depend on Channel 12 news, which is not available from Verizon. Council member Arnao commented that Verizon is aware of this and hopes to offer something comparable.
Doris Ciaramella – Austin Place – Mrs. Ciaramella complimented the Council on their new surroundings. Mrs. Ciaramella also complimented NJ Transit for their improvements to the railroad crossing.
Irene Brown – 675 Lincoln Avenue – Mrs. Brown complimented PSE&G for their paving after the installation of the new gas lines.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Council member McCullough
Seconded by Council member Orseck
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Jacqueline Scalia, Borough Clerk |
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