Regular Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council July 26, 2011

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1 A REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF ORADELL HELD IN THE COURTROOM OF THE ORADELL BOROUGH HALL. 355 KINDERKAMACK ROAD, ORADELL, NEW JERSEY, ON JULY 26, CALL TO ORDER- OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION Mayor Didio called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and read Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act. At roll call, the following were present: Council members: Alonso, Harte, and Murphy. Also present were Laura Graham, Borough Administrator/ Clerk and Brian Giblin, Borough Attorney and Marisa Tiberi, Borough Engineer. Council President Murray, Councilman Koth and Shuler were absent Councilman Murphy led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT On motion by Mr. Alonso, seconded by Mr. Harte, the public portion of the meeting was closed. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Alonso, Harte, & Murphy NAYS: None ABSENT: Murray, Koth and Shuler ABSTAIN: None 3. CORRESPONDENCE On motion by Mrs. Alonso, seconded by Mr. Harte, the correspondence was approved. 1. Letter from Boswell to Mr. & Mrs. Birenbaum re: drainage complaint. 2. Letter from Michael Dressler, Bergen County Surrogate: speaking engagements. 3. Letter from Mayor Birkner re: Pascack Brook Waterway Management Task Force. 4. Letter from BCUA re: reimbursement check. 5. Community Development Award Senior Activities - $4, Letter from BCUA re: 2011 Environmental Challenge Grant. 7. Letter from Department of Conservation re: Seminar Managing Deer Population. 8. Letter from Sandra Polsky re: Letter of appreciation P.O. Foschino. 9. Letter from NJ Division of Highway Safety 2010 DWI Top Gun P.O. Barlett. 10. Letter of Resignation from Joseph Catania Recreation Committee. 11. Letter from John Driscoll, Freeholder Chairman, re: Flood Advisory Council for Bergen County. 1

2 4. CONSENT AGENDA On a motion by Mr. Harte, seconded by Mrs. Alonso it was RESOLVED, that (made part hereof) Resolution : Approve payment of all bills and vouchers in the amount of $ 1,318, RESOLVED, that (made part hereof) Resolution : December Approve the change of meeting dates for RESOLVED, that (made part hereof) Resolution : Appointment of Borough Auditor. RESOLVED, that (made part hereof) Resolution : Dedication by Rider for OPTV. RESOLVED, that (made part hereof) Resolution : Amend resolution expiration of term to 12/31/13. RESOLVED, that (made part hereof) Resolution : Supporting S-2404 Capping attorneys fees in litigation against public entities. RESOLVED, that (made part hereof) Resolution : Supporting A-3430 to amend Title 59 by strengthening weather immunity. RESOLVED, that (made part hereof) Resolution : Supporting A-3431 to amend Title 59 by strengthening sidewalk immunity. RESOLVED, that (made part hereof) Resolution : Authorize person to person transfer to CB Oradell Inc. (Charlie Browns) Mayor Didio opened the meeting to the Council on the Consent Agenda. On motion by Mrs. Alonso, seconded by Mr. Harte, the public portion of the meeting was closed. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Alonso, Harte, & Murphy NAYS: None ABSENT: Murray, Koth and Shuler ABSTAIN: None Mayor Didio opened the meeting to the Council on the Consent Agenda. 5 ENGINEERING REPORT Ms. Tiberi stated that the Oil/Water Separator Project is completed. The final invoice has been submitted and the Borough retains a 2 year maintenance bond 2

3 Ms. Tiberi stated the 2011 DOT Road Program includes New Milford Avenue, Church Street, Center and Veldran. The drainage system was completed today on New Milford Avenue and there should not be any more delays, problems or complications on this project. The concrete work on New Milford Avenue will be completed and then Church and Center will begin. They are scheduled for paving for the second week in August. The Tennis Courts Project - the contractor addressed the 3 major ponding areas and understands that there is a meeting this Thursday at the Borough with the contractor. The Bellis Sanitary Sewer Project the videotaping of the whole second section of the town is about 85% complete. Boswell has begun reviewing the video tapes. The first section has already been reviewed. Councilman Koth asked Ms. Tiberi if the Borough is paying for the temporary fencing around the perimeter of the construction of the Tennis Courts. Ms. Tiberi stated that the contractor is required to put up construction fencing which he did. Councilman Koth stated that children were in the construction site and the fencing was not adequate to keep the children out. The Borough got estimates for renting the fence and had the temporary fencing installed. The fence has already been returned. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Camelo Didio reporting: No report Fire, Ambulance & Ordinance- Mr. Murray reporting: No report Finance, Administration & Insurance Mrs. Alonso reporting Councilwoman Alonso stated that at the Agenda Work Session she handed out a report that had been prepared by the CFO and the Borough may be able to save $500,000 by the end of the year. She would like to commend the CFO and Ms. Graham for reviewing the expenses and eliminating any items that were not necessary. Councilwoman Alonso stated that the Finance Committee met to review the Capital Budget. A comprehensive list from all departments have been submittedte without the attorneys present. Councilwoman Alonso stated that JIF had their last meeting and they will reconvene in September. JIF does a great job negotiating the Workmen s Comp cases and saving the towns money. Education and Regional School Funding- Councilman Harte reporting Councilman Harte stated that the community garden at the Oradell Swim Club is flourishing along with the pumpkin seeds that were planted by the Environmental Committee to be picked in the fall. Councilman Harte stated pertaining to the Educational Regional School Funding he would like to get on some specific time line on the process once the Attorney and the CFO are back to work. Councilwoman Alonso stated 3

4 that there was a ruling in Ocean County on a School Funding and she would like to have Mr. Gagliardi give us the findings on this ruling. Ms.Graham will call Mr. Gagliardi to confirm as to whether or not a fee will be charged for his service on this matter. Public Safety, Emergency Management & Shared Services-Councilman Koth reporting In the absence of Councilman Koth, Ms. Graham reported. Councilman Koth reviewed the monthly Police report from the Officer in Charge and had questions on the overtime incurred recently. He will be meeting with the Officer in Charge to discuss why it happened and what can be done to prevent it from accruing in that manner. Ms. Graham stated that she will be getting quotes to send the Crossing Guards to the hearing test recommended by JIF as part of their training. Ms. Graham stated that the DPW staff has been contacted by the vendor for the Auction. She has received the agreement and she will be forwarding it to Mr. Giblin for his review. They are in the process of getting their training to input the data to their website. It is required to publish the auction notice for two consecutive weeks in two newspapers and then we will be ready for the auction. Affordable Housing/Real Estate/Economic Development, Communication & Technology- Councilman Murphy reporting Councilman Murphy stated that with regards to its technology, the Borough has been actively working on its needs with two companies to solicit proposals on a cost with recommendations on a multi year capital program to satisfy its requirements. There will be another meeting scheduled for Monday. Councilman Murphy asked for the public to visit the Borough s website at The site is updated frequently and contains useful information. There are a couple of highlights that he would like to point out: OPTV is still looking for volunteers to operate the TV Station and he would like to welcome the newest member David Kleinberg. We need volunteers; There is a seminar this week on fracking on Thursday, July 28 th at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center; Mall Cop is the movie that is being shown at the Summer Evening Program on Thursday, July 28 th, 8:30 P.M. at Memorial Field. Councilman Murphy stated that the Marion s School of Dance Terpischore Dance Company participated in the Starbound National Dance Competition in Atlantic City and received Elite Gold, High Gold and Gold awards for their solo, duet and group dances. He congratulated all of the participants and stated that the community is very proud of all of their efforts. Councilman Murphy stated that a 9-11 Candlelight Memorial Service will be held at Memorial Field on Sunday, September 11 th at 7:30 p.m. It is a ceremony of remembrance and patriotic unity. A light reception will follow. He extended an invitation to all of the residents. DPW & Buildings and Grounds: Councilman Shuler reporting No report 4

5 7 BOROUGH ADM/MUNICIPAL CLERK S REPORT Mr. Greg Schuster of the Oradell Kids Foundation would like approval to move the already approved 5-K Run for October 8 th which is actually the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur. They would like to move it to October 15 th. Consensus was to place it on the Mayor and Council Agenda for approval. 8 OLD BUSINESS Mayor Didio stated that she had spoken to Councilman Murphy with regards to PEG (Public Education and Government Access Channel) and had asked that paperwork be distributed to the Council and it wasn t in their packets. Miss Graham stated that she will place it in their packets. 9. NEW BUSINESS None 10. Public Comment Mr. Dan Mallett, a resident of Lincoln Avenue, asked if the town residents are still receiving the newsletter. Ms. Graham stated, yes. The last two newsletters, the deadlines were not met. The Borough is cross-training another staff member that will be able to assist and to ensure deadlines are met Mr. Mallett asked if a new trash receptacle had been placed behind the Library. Councilman Murphy stated that he spoke to Councilman Shuler and Councilman Koth on two issues: The trash container in the Library parking lot and there is some severe erosion in the Library parking lot that needs to be addressed. Mayor Didio stated that they looked at the erosion with the County and at that point they recommended installing a knee wall and she doesn t recall what the arrangement had been with regard to cost but we can approach them again. Mayor Didio asked Ms. Graham to call the County and to ask Mr. Stauffer what he recalls pertaining to that area. Mr. Michael Sharpels, a resident of Martin Avenue and Scout Master of Troop 36, thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition that the troop received during the Fourth of July Parade. On motion by Mrs. Alonso, seconded by Mr. Harte, the public portion of the meeting was closed. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Alonso, Harte, & Murphy NAYS: None ABSENT: Murray, Koth and Shuler ABSTAIN: None 11. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Koth the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM Laura J. Graham, RMC Administrator/Municipal Clerk 5

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