6:30 P.M. CERT Vehicle Presentation Borough Hall Parking Lot Work Session Caucus Room - Immediately following presentation Work Session Resolution No: 18-10-652: Notification of meetings as required by The Open Public Meetings Act. Read by the Borough Clerk at 7:01 PM ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman Amato, Councilwoman Bellinger, Councilman DiPiazza, Councilwoman Tedesco-Santos, Councilman Verile, Mayor LaBarbiera Also Present: Borough Administrator Joseph D Arco, Borough Attorney Paul Kaufman, Borough Clerk Annemarie Krusznis, Deputy Borough Clerk Nicolette Riggi, Associate Borough Attorney Justin Santagata Absent: Councilwoman Weber BOROUGH CLERK S REPORT: a. Request received from Nasco Inc to use a helicopter to remove and replace AC unit from roof at Garden State Plaza on Sunday, October 28, 2018 Approved b. October 2018 Grant Activity Report c. Application Pulled by Requestor (AARP) PUBLIC COMMENTS: Citizens are welcome to address the Mayor and Council on any governmental item of concern to them, whether or not it is scheduled on the agenda above. Comments will be made at the public portion of tonight s Public Meeting in the Council Chambers. 7:04 PM Steve Sullivan Inquires about a previous OPRA Request submitted in April, specifically a question about Mr. Kaufman s billing to the Borough. Mr. Sullivan also inquires about closed session minutes. Mr. Kaufman responds. RESOLUTION No. 18-10-653: Closing the meeting of the Mayor and Council to the public. a. Redevelopment Area 2 RFP/Q Motion to Enter Closed Session at 7:06 PM Second: Councilwoman Bellinger Councilman Verile Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Weber Motion carries 5-0
COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS: Councilman Amato- No Report Councilwoman Bellinger- No Report Councilman DiPiazza- No Report Councilwoman Tedesco-Santos- No Report Councilman Verile- No Report Councilwoman Weber- No Report MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION: Recess to reconvene in Council Chambers
Public Session Borough of Paramus CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to Order by Mayor LaBarbiera at 7:52 PM and asks Chief Ehrenburg to call the Honor Guard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by the Comrey and Ittle Famlies NOTICE OF MEETING: This is a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council and the notice requirements provided for in the Open Public Meetings Act have been satisfied. Notice of this meeting was properly given in a notice which was transmitted to the Record, filed with the Clerk of the Borough of Paramus and posted in the Borough Hall all on the 9 th day of October 9, 2018. Read by Mayor LaBarbiera at 7:54 PM ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman Amato, Councilwoman Bellinger, Councilman DiPiazza, Councilwoman Tedesco-Santos,, Mayor LaBarbiera Also Present: Borough Administrator Joseph D Arco, Borough Attorney Paul Kaufman, Borough Clerk Annemarie Krusznis, Deputy Borough Clerk Nicolette Riggi, Associate Borough Attorney Justin Santagata PRESENTATIONS: a. Proclamation- Fire Prevention Week Read by Mayor LaBarbiera at 7:55 PM b. Paramus Fire Department Firematic Service Recognition Presented by Mayor LaBarbiera and Chief Ehrenberg c. Sunrise Rotary - Paramus Volunteer Rescue Squad- Skip Cherven, President Paramus Police Department and Bullet Proof Vest Fund and Paramus Volunteer Fire Department Paramus Rescue Squad d. PGA Donations: - Presented by Mayor LaBarbiera Fire Department - $10,000 Greater Paramus Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation - $10,000 Paramus Children s Health Foundation - $10,000 Paramus PBA Bullet Proof Vest - $10,000 Paramus Rotary Foundation - $10,000 Paramus Scholarship Show Fund - $10,000 Paramus Volunteer Ambulance Corp. - $10,000 Paramus Volunteer Rescue Squad - $10,000 Paramus CERT -$5,000 Paramus Sunrise Rotary Foundation - $10,000 Paramus PBA Police Reserves - $5,000 e. Recognition of 4 th of July contributors Presented by Mayor LaBarbiera and Ace Antonio, Chairman of 4 th of July Committee OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Councilman DiPiazza Environmental Commission would like the Council to consider opposing the power plant that Moonachie also just opposed. There is a vacancy on the Environmental Commission. Councilman Amato Mr. Amato reviews Fire Department numbers. Fire Station 3 is having a Halloween party on the 31 st. Leaf collection is going until December 1 st. No branches or twigs are to be included in the leaf piles. Second Chance Toys recycles plastic toys which are cleaned and given to less fortunate children. This is the second year Paramus is working with Second Chance Toys. The Borough acquired two new ambulances which will be in service soon. Mr. Amato reviews Building Department numbers. Councilwoman Bellinger Board of Health is still giving flu shots. On 11/14 the Board of Health is offering blood pressure checks. 10/24 the New Bridge Medical Center is offering a free program regarding the opioid epidemic affecting the youth. Councilman Verile The annual pumpkin hunt is next week. Congratulations to Rescue for having a successful Corvette show at Garden State Plaza. July 4 th Committee is already working on their donation letters for 2019. Councilwoman Weber Substance Abuse and Historic Commissions did not meet this month. Councilwoman Tedesco-Santos Fall cleanup is underway in Parks and borough buildings. Tree planting consists of 331 trees. Ash Tree removal is being done by a private contractor which will begin in the next two weeks. Shade Tree will begin its removals this winter. Ms. Tedesco-Santos reviews the Police Department numbers. Councilwoman Tedesco-Santos wants to add resolutions 18-10-678 and 679 regarding police promotions of Daniel Cullen and Jon Umanzor upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police. Mayor LaBarbiera Thanks the Volunteer Fire Department for their service and the PGA for their donations. Mayor LaBarbiera also thanks the 4 th of July Committee. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AGENDA ITEMS ONLY 8:49 PM None APPROVAL OF a. Work Session & Public Meeting Minutes August 22, 2018 Second: Councilwoman Bellinger Abstain: Motion carries 4-0-2 b. Work Session Minutes- September 12, 2018 Second: Councilwoman Weber
c. Work Session & Public Meeting Minutes- September 25, 2018 Second: Councilman Amato d. Special Meeting Minutes- October 1, 2018 Motion: Councilwoman Bellinger Second: Councilman Verile Yeas: Councilman Amato, Councilwoman Bellinger, Councilman DiPiazza, Abstain: Councilwoman Tedesco-Santos Motion carries 5-0-1 e. Work Session Minutes- October 9, 2018 Second: Councilwoman Bellinger ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE ON INTRODUCTION: ORDINANCE 18-31: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 429-17 Zoning Map. Second: Councilman Verile ORDINANCE ON FINAL: ORDINANCE 18-29: ORDINANCE CREATING NEW TITLE AND UPDATING JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY SCALE (Assistant Golf Superintendent Administration) Description by Council President Second: Councilman Amato
Open to Public for Comment Steve Sullivan Otto Place inquires about the position and duties. Mr. D Arco explains and reads job description. Mr. Sullivan also asks when ordinances are posted on the website. Yeas: Councilman Amato, Councilwoman Bellinger, Councilwoman Tedesco-Santos, Councilman Verile, Nays: Councilman DiPiazza, Councilwoman Weber Motion carries 4-2 ORDINANCE 18-30: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 210-8 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF PARAMUS AFFORDABLE HOUSING-INCLUSIONARY ZONING REQUIREMENTS Second: Councilwoman Weber Description by Council President Open to Public for Comment None NON-CONSENT: A CONSENT AGENDA WILL BE ADOPTED FOR ITEM NUMBERS 11 AND 12 RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO 18-10-654: AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS RESOLUTION NO 18-10-655: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF A TAX SALE CERTIFICATE FOR BLOCK 2708 LOT 18 US BANK CUST FOR BV001 TRUST RESOLUTION NO 18-10-656: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REFUND TO THE FOLLOWING TAXPAYER DUE TO A DISABLED 100% EXEMPT VETERAN RESOLUTION NO 18-10-657: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF TREE PRESERVATION DEPOSIT FROM SHADE TREE TRUST ACCOUNT #8-03-56-286-851-802 TO THE FOLLOWING AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE SHADE TREE & PARKS COMMISSION (BONARDI BROTHERS) RESOLUTION NO 18-10-658: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF TREE PRESERVATION DEPOSIT FROM SHADE TREE ESCROW ACCOUNT #T-22-56-286-851-802 TO THE FOLLOWING AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE SHADE TREE & PARKS COMMISSION (MARK HOMSI) RESOLUTION NO 18-10-659:RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ENGINEERING ESCROW MONEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,413.50 TO WESTFIELD GARDEN STATE PLAZA FOR BLOCK 302, LOTS 1 & 3, BLOCK 301, LOTS 3 & 5 AND BLOCK 401, LOT 6 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOROUGH ENGINEER (PAES-2733) RESOLUTION NO 18-10-660: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR 2019 OFFICIALS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
RESOLUTION NO 18-10-661: RESOLUTION TO THE EXECUTION OF AN ORDER OF PROVISIONAL AUTHORIZATION AND DESIGNATION OF AN ACTING MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR BETWEEN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARAMUS AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF ORADELL RESOLUTION NO 18-10-662: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STEP-UP OF DEBORAH J. SCHWARTZ TO EMT STEP 2 FOR THE PARAMUS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AT A SALARY OF $19.00 PER HOUR RESOLUTION NO 18-10-663: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STEP-UP OF NICOLE A. SMITH TO EMT STEP 1 FOR THE PARAMUS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AT A SALARY OF $17.91 PER HOUR RESOLUTION NO 18-10-664: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SEPARATION OF KAITLIN KOCH FROM THE PARAMUS PUBLIC LIBRARY RESOLUTION NO 18-10-665: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF DIVIT MALKAN TO THE POSITION OF MINI GOLF SEASONAL CASHIER STEP 1 FOR THE PARAMUS GOLF COURSE AT A SALARY OF $10.00 PER HOUR RESOLUTION NO 18-10-666: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STEP-UP OF CLAUDIA MANFREDI TO EMT STEP 3 FOR THE PARAMUS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AT A SALARY OF $20.16 PER HOUR RESOLUTION NO 18-10-667: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STEP-UP OF MELISSA MARTE TO EMT STEP 1 FOR THE PARAMUS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AT A SALARY OF $17.91 PER HOUR RESOLUTION NO 18-10-668: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT ARIDIO VALDEZ TO THE POSITION OF PART TIME LABORER STEP 1 FOR THE PARAMUS DPW/SANITATION-RECYCLING AT A SALARY OF $10.16 PER HOUR RESOLUTION NO 18-10-669: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT WAYNE JOHNSON TO THE POSITION OF LABORER FOR THE PARAMUS SHADE TREE & PARKS DEPARTMENT AT A SALARY OF $31,475.00 PER YEAR RESOLUTION NO 18-10-670: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF JEFFREY BIEDENKAPP TO THE POSITION OF TREE CLIMBER ELECTRIC UTILITY FOR THE SHADE TREE & PARKS DEPARTMENT AT A SALARY OF $50,161.00 PER YEAR RESOLUTION NO 18-10-671: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SEPARATION OF ANDREW SPICER FROM THE PARAMUS GOLF COURSE RESOLUTION NO 18-10-672: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE RESIGNATION OF RONALD EVELICH FROM THE POSITION OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER CLASS 1 FOR THE PARAMUS POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DIVISION RESOLUTION NO 18-10-673: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE UNION CHANGE OF CHRIS ULRICH AT THE POSITION OF GREENSMAN EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN FOR THE PARAMUS GOLF COURSE AT THE PEA UNION SALARY OF $77,534.67 PER YEAR
RESOLUTION NO 18-10-674: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SEPARATION OF JUSTIN OLIVO FROM THE PARAMUS DPW/SANITATION-RECYCLING RESOLUTION NO 18-10-675: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE UNION CHANGE OF GARY SCHMIDT AT THE POSITION OF GREENSMAN EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST STEP 1 FOR PARAMUS GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE AT THE PEA UNION SALARY OF $48,022.00 PER YEAR RESOLUTION NO 18-10-676: RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 18-09-560 AND AUTHORIZING THE PLACE TO PLACE TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 0246-33-023-007 LOCATED AT 1 GARDEN STATE PLAZA RESOLUTION NO 18-10-677: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC FOR 93 N. FARVIEW AVE, PARAMUS, NJ RESOLUTION NO 18-10-678: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF DANIEL CULLEN TO THE POSITION OF DETECTIVE 2018 DETECTIVE STEP FOR THE PARAMUS POLICE DEPARTMENT-DETECTIVE BUREAU AT A SALARY OF $147,717.00 PER YEAR RESOLUTION NO 18-10-679: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF JON UMANZOR TO THE POSITION OF DETECTIVE 2018 DETECTIVE STEP FOR THE PARAMUS POLICE DEPARTMENT-DETECTIVE BUREAU AT A SALARY OF $147,717.00 PER YEAR APPLICATIONS: SOLICITOR Thomas Gelhaus 2018-SL-83 RAFFLE Our Lady of Visitation File # 723 MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT Healthy Beauty Way 2018-ME-9 MASSAGIST Li Juan Zhang 2018-M-21 Second: Councilman Amato Open to Public for Comment at 8:58 PM Michael Cantone inquires about his status as a coach. Associate Borough Attorney Justin Santagata advises Mr. Cantone that he does not have to disclose the process he went through and the Council does not have to respond. Mr. Santagata advises Mr. Cantone that this can be discussed in closed session if he prefers. Mr. Cantone agrees.
Motion to Enter Closed Session at 9:03 PM Second: Councilman Verile ADJOURNMENT: 9:27 PM All in Favor APPROVED: NOVEMBER 20, 2018 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED ANNEMARIE KRUSZNIS, RMC BOROUGH CLERK