PROCLAMATION BEAR'S NEST DAY

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1 AGENDA MAYOR & COUNCIL MEETING October 27, :15 p.m. Mayor Maguire calls meeting to order at: Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Also Present: Mayor Maguire Reads Compliance Statement, as required by Open Public Meeting Act, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231. SUSPEND THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor Maguire calls for a motion to suspend the regular order of business to Present the Proclamation for Bear's Nest Day and to Present the Mayor's 2015 Community Service Awards. A motion was made by and seconded by to confirm. Roll Call: PROCLAMATION BEAR'S NEST DAY WHEREAS, it has been 30 years since the First Phase of the Bear's Nest Residential Community was opened for residential occupation; and WHEREAS, the Bear's Nest has historical significance in that it was designed by Eleanor E. Pettersen, one of only five female architects to have studied under Frank Lloyd Wright; and WHEREAS, there is also historical significance in the harmonious landscape design created by landscape architect James Rose, considered to be in the forefront of modern American landscape architecture; and WHEREAS, the Bear's Nest was the home of former President Richard M. Nixon, who moved there in 1981; and WHEREAS, the land upon which the Bear's Nest sits is of significant local historical interest to Park Ridge residents for the various industries sited there, including a Girl Scout Camp, the Rose and Crown Restaurant, and Poultry Farm; and WHEREAS, the Bear's Nest Residential Community is a vital part of the community fabric of Park Ridge; and WHEREAS, for all these reasons, the Mayor and Council 'Nish to recognize the 30 th anniversary of the Bear's Nest;

2 NOW, THEREFORE, I, OF THE BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE, do hereby proclaim November 7, 2015 to be BEAR'S NEST DAY in the Borough of Park Ridge and encourage all residents to take pride in the contribution that the Bear's Nest Residential Community makes towards the history and identity of Park Ridge. RECIPIENTS OF THE 2015 COMMUNITY SERVICE AW ARDS MARKFALCON RAYMOND FALCON FRANCES FERRARA ANTHONY FIORENZA MERI FREEDMAN MARIE GADD CAROLINE GLYNN JOSEPHINE IDGGINS RAY HUTCIDSON ROBERT KELLY DONNA KENYON PHILLIP LANGNER CONSTANCE LUHMANN EUGENE MCVERRY CATHY PERSICO LORI RABIN DIANA ROSNER LISA SEIFFER THOMAS SCULLY CHRISTINE SHAPPELL PAUL TURDO JONI VON AUTENREID PETER VON BRADSKY BRENDA YANNI PARK RIDGE GREEN TEAM COMMITTEE PARK RIDGE ROTARY CLUB OURLADYOFMERCYCHURCH PARK RIDGE REPUBLICAN CLUB PKRG-TV GOLDEN AGE SOCIAL CLUB OF PARK RIDGE WEST RIDGE PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION TRIMBORO AMBULANCE CORPS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UCC OF PARK RIDGE CPL. JEDH C. BARKER MEMORIAL POST 153 EAST BROOK PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION PARK RIDGE ELKS LODGE CPL. JEDH C. BARKER MEMORIAL POST 153 (AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY) PARK RIDGE RECREATIONAL & CULTURALCOMMITTEE PARK RIDGE GIRL SCOUTS TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM PARK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND BOOSTERS TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM AMERICAN-KOREAN WAR VETERANS - CHORWON CHAPTER 48 PRIDE LACROSSE PASCACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY PASCACK MENTAL HEALTH CENTER PARK RIDGE PLANNING BOARD PARK RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY AGENDA CHANGES PUBLIC PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Mayor Maguire asks if anyone present wishes to be heard on any matter. Speaker: ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION None ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING

3 ORDINANCE NO BOND ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $140,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A MINI-EXCAVATOR AND THE INSTALLATION OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS AT THE MILL ROAD SUBSTATION IN, BY AND FOR THE ELECTRIC UTILITY OF THE, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Mayor Maguire asks for a motion to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No , A Bond Ordinance to appropriate an additional sum of $140,000 for the acquisition of a miniexcavator and the installation of circuit breakers at the Mill Road substation in, by and for the electric utility of the Borough of Park Ridge, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, to authorize the issuance of bonds to finance such additional appropriations and to provide for the issuance of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds. A motion was made by and seconded by to confirm. Roll Call: Mayor Maguire asks the Clerk to read the Ordinance by title: Clerk: Ordinance No , A Bond Ordinance to appropriate an additional sum of $140,000 for the acquisition of a mini-excavator and the installation of circuit breakers at the Mill Road substation in, by and for the electric utility of the Borough of Park Ridge, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, to authorize the issuance of bonds to finance such additional appropriations and to provide for the issuance of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds. Mayor Maguire asks the CFO to give a brief description of this ordinance. Mr. Kolodziej: Mayor Maguire asks if anyone wishes to be heard concerning the adoption of this ordinance. Speaker: Mayor Maguire asks for a motion to close the Public Hearing on this ordinance and that it be adopted with notice of final passage to be published in The Ridgewood News. A motion was made by and seconded by to confirm. Roll Call: CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Maguire asks if any Councilmember would like to have any resolution removed from the consent agenda and placed under New Business. Speaker:

4 Mayor Maguire asks if any Council member would like to abstain from voting on any resolution on the consent agenda. Speaker: Mayor Maguire asks for a motion to accept the Consent Agenda (with the abstentions so noted). A motion was made by and seconded by to confirm. Roll Call: RESOLUTIONS; 1. Authorize Refund Q Cyriax 2. Authorizing 2015 Exempt Employee Salaries 3. Authorizing Engineering Services Brooker Engineering - Update Inundation Map as required by NJDEP 4. Authorizing Engineering Services Brooker Engineering - NJDOT FY 2016 Grant Applications 5. Appointment of Assistant Finance Officer-Berg 6. Authorizing Voucher No. 7 & Borough Final Payment Road Improvement Project- AJM Contractors Inc. 7. Authorize Receipt of Sealed Bids for Laboratory Testing- Water Dept. 8. Authorize Purchase of New Vehicle- Water Dept. 9. Payment of Bills- Utility 10. Payment of Bills- Borough COMMUNICATIONS: OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Mayor Maguire asks for a motion to appoint the following member to the Board of Public Works, to fill an unexpired term, said term expiring December 31, Matthew Levinson A motion was made by and seconded by to confirm. Roll Call: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Maguire asks for a motion to approve the minutes as follows:

5 Closed and Work Session Minutes Dated October 13, 2015 Public Meeting Minutes Dated September 22, 2015 A motion was made by and seconded by to confirm Roll Call: ADJOURN A motion was made by and seconded by to adjourn the regular Mayor and Council meeting. Meeting adjourned at p.m.

6 RESOLUTION NO AUTHORIZE TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUND WHEREAS, as a result of a duplicate payment in accordance to R.S. 54:4-21; there has resulted in the overpayment of taxes. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge that the Borough Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to return the following third quarter 2015 tax overpayment: B 2406/L 26 Claire Cyriax 189 Forest Ave-Apt. 110 Paramus, NJ $ Adopted Hopper Misciarna Oooelt Cangialosi Introduced Seconded AYES NAYES ABSENT ABSTAIN Kelley R. O'Donnell, RMC Borough Clerk

7 RESOLUTION NO EXEMPT EMPLOYEE SALARIES WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge have adopted Borough Ordinances and which sets salary ranges for certain municipal positions for the year 2014; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge that the following exempt employees, professionals and officials shall receive the annual salaries designated in this resolution said salaries being within the ranges set by Ordinances and All salaries shall be retroactive to January 1, 201 unless otherwise noted. NAME Kelley O'Donnell Francesca Maragliano Joseph Kolodziej Jessica Mazzarella Magdalena Giandomenico Elena Rega Robert Campora Joseph Madden William Beattie Pete Wayne Paul Longo William Hahn Angelo Dell' Armo Canio Saluzzi Robert Ludwig Robert Ludwig Robett Murken John Wittekind John Hansen Katherine Bowen Robert Ludwig John Sigilito Thomas Lepore William Deidtrich Robin O'Neil Gina Waluk Fran Smith Alfred Thomas Haig Y erabissian Crossing Guards Terence P. Maguire Councilmembers POSITION Borough Administrator - PT Borough Clerk Deputy Borough Clerk Effective July 1, 2015 Finance Director Acting Chief Financial Officer Tax Collector Payroll Clerk/Finance Clerk Asst. to Land Use Administrator Tax Assessor Police Chief Director of Operations Supervisor of Roads, Parks, Recycling Coordinator, Buildings & Grounds, and Vehicle Maintenance Stonn Stipend Supervisor of Electric Distribution Supervisor Water Department & Sewer Maintenance Project Engineer Construction Official Zoning Officer Housing Inspector effective 7 /1 Fire Sub-Code Official Electric Sub-Code Official Plumbing Sub-Code Official Fire Official Public Assistance Director Fire Prevention Inspector Fire Prevention Inspector Fire Prevention Inspector Fire Prevention Inspector Utility Board Sec,retary Board of Health Secretary Police Secretary Senior Van Driver Senior Van Driver Crossing Guards Mayor Council SALARY PERANNUM 40, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /hr 35, /hr 19.75/hr up to 22.15/hr 7, , Adopted Honner Oonelt Cangialosi Misciagna Introduced Seconded AYES NAYES ABSENT ABSTAIN

8 RESOLUTION NO AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES UPDATE OF INUNDATION MAP MILL POND DAM NJDEP File No Brooker Engineering, PLLC WHEREAS, the Borough of Park Ridge received notification from the NJD EP Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood control of the need to update the inun dation map; and WHEREAS, Brooker Engineering, PLLC submitted a proposal dated April 24, 2015, a copy of which is attached, to update the inundation map by Septe mber 30, 2015 as required by the Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control man amount not to exceed $3,750.00; and WHEREAS, the vendor will not be required to submit a Business Entity Discl osure Certification since Brooker Engineering, PLLC is the Borough's Engi neer for calendar year 2013 and was selected through a "fair and open" proce ss pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and all necessary forms were sub mitted to the Borough of Park Ridge as part of the selection process; and WHEREAS, the MANDATORY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPP ORTUNITY LANGUAGE N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Exhi bit A) was incorporated into the 2011 contract and attached to the original contr act for Borough Engineering Services and considered a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are avail able in Account No NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Borough Coun cil of the Borough of Park Ridge authorize the issuance of a purchase order as de scribed herein pursuant to the April 24, 2015proposal in an amount not to exce ed $3,750. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Notice of this action shall be publi shed in the newspaper The Ridgewood News within ten (10) days of adop tion. Adop ted Hoppe r Oppel t Bertin Cangi alosi Misci a a Introduced Seconded A YES NA YES ABSENT ABSTAIN Attes t: Kelle y R. O'Donnell, RMC Baro ugh Clerk / Administrator

9 RESOLUTION NO AUTHORIZE HIRING OF EVE MANCUSO, P.E. OF BROOKER ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EPARATION OF FY 2016 NJDOT MUNICIPAL AID GRANT APPLICATIONS WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge have authorized the submission of FY 2016 NJDOT Municipal Aid Grant Applications for Mill Road, Safe Streets to Transit, Transit Village and Pedestrian Trail through United Water Property; and WHEREAS, Eve Mancuso, P.E. of Brooker Engineering has submitted a proposal dated September 29, 2015 in the amount not to exceed $2, for the preparation and submission of these grant applications on behalf of the Borough; and,vhereas, the Borough Administrator has recommended that the Mayor and Council authorize Eve Mancuso, P.E. of Brooker Engineering to submit the applications on behalf of the Borough of Park Ridge; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the funds are available in Account No NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge authorize Eve Mancuso of Brooker Engineering to assist with the preparation and submission of the FY 2016 NJDOT Municipal Aid Grant Applications in an amount not to exceed $2, on behalf of the Borough. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a true copy of this resolution shall be sent to Eve Mancuso, P.E. of Brooker Engineering within ten days of adoption. Adopted Ho er Introduced Seconded A YES NA YES ABSENT ABSTAIN { t Kelley R. O'Donnell, RMC Borough Clerk / Administrator

10 RESOLUTION NO AUTHORIZATION UNCLASSIFIED APPOINTMENT RONALD S. BERG TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER (CSC TITLE CODE # MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT HEAD) WHEREAS, due to the resignation of Susan Corrado there has been a vacancy in the position of Assistant Finance Officer (Municipal Depai1ment Head); and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Mayor & Council previously authorized the advertising for and acceptance of resumes to fill the position of Assistant Finance Officer; and WHEREAS, the Director of Finance and Borough Administrator have conducted interviews and have recommended to the Board of Public W arks and the Mayor & Council that Ronald S. Berg of234 Palisade Avenue, Emerson, NJ has the best qualifications for the position; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and the Mayor & Council have agreed to hire Ronald S. Berg to the position of Assistant Finance Officer (Municipal Department Head) effective November 16, 2015 at an annual salary of $70,000 and that this position will be a 50% share between the Utilities and the Borough. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge that Ronald S. Berg be appointed to the unclassified position of Assistai1t Finance Officer (Municipal Department Head). Adopted Hopper Ovoelt Cangialosi Misciagna Introduced Seconded AYES NAYES ABSENT ABSTAIN Kelley R. O'Donnell, RMC Borough Clerk / Administrator

11 RESOLUTION NO AUTHORIZING VOUCHER NO. 7 AND BOROUGH FINAL PAYMENT 2014 Road Improvement Project AJM Contractors Inc. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge awarded a contract to AJM Contractors Inc. on May 13, 2014 for $373, for the 2014 Road Improvement Project; and WHEREAS, AJM Contractors Inc. has requested final payment for work completed; and WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer by way ofletter date August 8, 2015 copy of which is attached, has certified that the work is completed as stated; and Borough Base Bid Change Order # 1 Change Order #2 Change Order #3 Change Order #4 Amended Amount Borough Work Completed to Date Previously Paid 2% retainage Amount due Contractor $ 373, $ 15, $ 2, $ 6, $ $ 399, $219, $ 215, $ 0.00 $ 4, WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer had certified the funds are available in Account No. C NO, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge that the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to make payment of Voucher No. 7 and Final Borough Payment to AJM Contractors Inc. in the amount of $4, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the payment be processed with the October 27, 2015 Payment of Bills. Adopted Hopper Ouuelt Cangialosi Misciagna Introduced Seconded AYES NAYES ABSENT ABSTAIN Kelley R. O'Donnell, RMC Borough Clerk / Administrator

12 RESOLUTION NO AUTHORIZE RECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS LABORATORY TESTING AND ANALYSIS OF POTABLE DRINKING WATER WHEREAS, throughout the period of a year, the Vil ater Department needs to hire a laboratory testing service to perform sampling analysis for various types of tests on the potable drinking water. WHEREAS, over a one (1) year period, the anticipated total annual expenditure for said laboratory testing service is over $40,000.00; and WHEREAS, the provisions ofnew Jersey Statute 40A:11-4 requires the public advertising for bids when total the annual expenditure for similar materials or supplies is over $40,000.00; WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, Borough of Park Ridge, in the County of Bergen and the State ofnew Jersey, has recommended to the Mayor and Council to authorize for the receipt of sealed bids for unit prices for Laboratory Testing and Analysis of Potable Drinking Water. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge, in the county of Bergen and the State of New Jersey authorizes the receipt of sealed bids for unit prices for Laboratory Testing and Analysis of Potable Drinking Water. Adopted Hopper Oppelt Can,gialosi Miscia1rna Introduced Seconded AYES NAYES ABSENT ABSTAIN Kelley R. O'Donnell, RMC Borough Clerk / Administrator

13 BOROUGH OF PARK IDDGE RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 2016 FORD F-250 4WD PICK UP TRUCK WITH UTILITY BODY CONTRACT WITH APPROVED STATE CONTRACT VENDOR BEYER FORD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12a WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12a and N.J.A,C. 5: (c), may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Programs for any State contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury'; and WHEREAS, the Director of Operations and the General Supervisor of Water Distribution has requested pennission for the purchase of a 2016 Ford F- 250 Four Wheel Drive Pickup with a Utility Body pursuant to State Contract #A88727 from Beyer Ford of 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown NJ as outlined in the attached quote dated October 1, 2015 for a total of$ 33,283.00; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Park Ridge wishes to purchase said vehicle from Beyer Ford of 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown NJ through this resolution and properly issued Purchase Order, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State Contract as follows; and 2016 Ford F-250Four Wheel Drive Pickup-Utility Base Vehicle as per contract $ 26, Options $ 7, Total Cost of Complete Vehicle #1 $ 33, WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account No. W NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge authorizes the purchase of the above stated goods and services from Beyer Ford pursuant to the above in the total amount of $ 33, Adopted_/_/_ Hopper Oooelt Cangialosi Misciagna Introduced Seconded AYES NAYES ABSENT ABSTAIN l Kelley R. O'Dom1ell, RMC Borough Clerk / Administrator

14 RESOLUTION NO PAYMENT OF BILLS - UTILITY BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council ofthe Borough of Park Ridge that they are in receipt of the following Board of Public Works Utility bills in the sum of$ 1,301, which were previously approved and authorized for payment by the Board of Public Works Certifying Officer. Adopted_/_/_ Hoooer Oppelt Cangialosi Misciagna Introduced Seconded AYES NAYES ABSENT ABSTAIN Kelley R. O'Dom1ell, RMC Borough Clerk / Administrator

15 RESOLUTION NO PAYMENT OF BILLS - BOROUGH BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Park Ridge that the following bills in the sum of$70, have been approved and that the Mayor, Clerk and Chief Financial Officer are hereby authorized and directed to issue warrants in payment of same. Adopted Misciagna Hooper Oooelt Cangialosi Introduced Seconded AYES NAYES ABSENT ABSTAIN Kelley R. O'Donnell, RMC Borough Clerk / Administrator