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BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK
PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, December 10, 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, December 10, 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 Surrago led the Council in the flag salute.
Mayor van Keuren recognized Bill Grundy, the Borough’s former Recreation Director. Bill’s contributions were noted and the following proclamation read:
WHEREAS, the recreation of our youth plays an important role in their development, health and well being; and
WHEREAS, Bill Grundy has been dedicated to creating a positive atmosphere in the programs and scheduling services he provided to the Borough of Glen Rock for the past 10 years, as both Director of our summer Shack Program and Recreation Director; and
WHEREAS, we as a Borough want to publicly recognize the strength, perseverance and determination he has shown over the past several months by honoring him at this meeting tonight.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John van Keuren, Mayor along with the Council members present, as well as the staff of the Borough of Glen Rock, and the volunteers involved with our recreation programs, hereby honor Bill Grundy and declare Wednesday, December 10, 2008 as Bill Grundy Day in Glen Rock, in tribute to 10 years of dedicated service to the Borough of Glen Rock.
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 11/12/08
Resolution No. 231-08
Offered by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of:
Meeting of November 12, 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 for Payment of Bills
Resolution No. 232-08
Offered by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following bills of the Borough of Glen Rock be paid in the amount of $2,072,683.23.
Board of Education
$ 1,279,508.00
Payroll
281,155.69
Payroll-Unemployment Approp
10,000.00
NJSHBF
119,476.96
Cty. Of Bergen
17,661.00
Kirks
28,861.54
Misc.
149,207.19
Subtotal
$ 1,868,209.38
Capital
204,473.85
Total Payment of Bills
$ 2,072,683.23
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 Requesting Approval of Outside Employment of Off Duty Officers
Resolution No. 233-08
Offered by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
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Resolution: Requesting approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to Establish a Dedicated Trust by Rider for the Outside Employment of Off Duty Police Officers Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-39
WHEREAS, permission is required of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for a dedication by rider of revenues received by a municipality when the revenue is not subject to reasonable accurate estimates in advance, and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 4OA:4-39 allows municipalities to receive amounts for costs incurred for Outside Employment of Off Duty Police Officers, and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 4OA:4-39 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve expenditure of monies by dedication by rider,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glen Rock, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey as follows:
1. The Borough Council hereby notifies the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to pay expenditures for Outside Employment of Police Officers as per N.J.S.A. 40A:4-39.
2. The municipal clerk of the Borough of Glen Rock is hereby directed to forward two certified copies of the resolution to the Director of the Division 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. Resolution Canceling Tax Refunds or Overpayments
Resolution No. 234-08
Offered by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
RESOLUTION TO CANCEL TAX REFUND OR OVER PAYMENTS
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 refund: 4th quarter 2006 $.01 block 31 lot 21, and overpayment 3rd quarter 2008 block 121 lot 11 $.04
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 – yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago – yes
5. Resolution for Chapter 159 for Body Armor
Resolution No. 235-08
Offered by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
Chapter 159 Resolution
Approval of items of Revenue and Appropriation
NJS 40A:4-87
Whereas, NJS 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and
WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2008 in the amount of $2,045.29, which is now available from the State of New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice in the amount of $2,045.29.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $2,045.29 is hereby appropriated under the caption of 2008 Body Armor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is the result of funds from the State of New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice in the amount of $2,045.29
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
Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member O’Hagan
Seconded by Council Member Knapp
ROLL CALL:
Council Member Knapp – yes
Council Member O’Hagan – yes
Council Member Pazan – yes
Council Member Arnao – yes
Council Member Orseck – yes
Council Member Surrago - yes
4. ORDINANCES
Ordinance Procedure: #1580 (Modifies parking fees)
Date of Final Reading: December 10, 2008
Date of Introduction: November 20, 2008
A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan, seconded by Council member Arnao. All were in favor.
A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Pazan, seconded by Council member Arnao. All were in favor.
Council Resolution # 236-08
Introduced: Council Member Pazan
Seconded Council Member Arnao
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 PARKING FEES
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. 1580
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 PARKING FEES
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 101-14 entitled “Parking Fees” is hereby amended as to the following subsections:
i. Subsection (b) entitled “Meter Parking” is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“b. Meter parking: $6.00 per day (effective 1/01 /09”.
ii. Subsection ( c ) entitled “Resident Commuter Parking” is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“c. i. Resident Commuter Parking: $145 per annum”.
ii. Discount Rate: Residents providing proof that they either own or lease a hybrid or alternate fuel vehicle - $130 per annum
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: #1581 (Resident Commuter Shuttle Bus Fee)
Date of Final Reading: December 10, 2008
Date of Introduction: November 20, 2008
A motion to open this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Orseck, seconded by Council member Pazan. All were in favor.
Diane Herrlett – 5 Franklin Place – Mrs. Herrlett asked the Council to consider a “booklet” of passes for the resident who may not use the shuttle bus every day, perhaps something for those who may only use the bus once or twice a month.
A motion to close this ordinance for public comment was made by Council member Orseck, seconded by Council member Pazan. All were in favor.
Council Resolution # 237-08
Introduced: Council Member Orseck
Seconded Council Member Pazan
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 PROVIDE FOR FEE FOR THE RESIDENT COMMUTER SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
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. 1581
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 PROVIDE FOR
FEES FOR THE RESIDENT COMMUTER SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE |
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