BOROUGH OF RAMSEY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA September 27, 2017 I. ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING LAW NOTICE II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 09-13-17, WS 09-13-17, WS 08-30-17, WS 06-28-17 WS 05-10-17, WS 05-24-17 III. COMMUNICATIONS - 1. Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority, 30 Wyckoff Ave, Waldwick, NJ Melissa Oratio, dated September 21, 2017, enclosing minutes from the July 25, 2017 meeting IV. APPOINTMENTS Joseph Carey, Environmental Commission, Planning Board Member (filling unexpired term of S. Kirk) Gordon Willcox, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Regular Member (filling unexpired term of A. Safai) Bryan Garbasz, Environmental Commission, Alt. 1 (filling unexpired term of J. Guastella) Elisa Zurlini, Environmental Commission, Alt. 2 (filling vacant unexpired term)
V. CONSENT RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the following resolutions herewith listed having been considered by the governing body of the Borough of Ramsey be and are hereby passed and approved: 195-2017 Resolution: payment of vouchers 196-2017 Resolution: ratifying the actions of the governing body for payroll number nineteen 197-2017 Resolution: authorizing the tax judgment for Block 3208 Lot 13 in the amount of $969.69 198-2017 Resolution: authorizing a tax court judgment on Block 2001 Lot 14 in the amount of $13,228.03 for years 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013 199-2017 Resolution: authorizing Capital Alternatives Corporation to prepare, assemble, and submit the necessary documentation on behalf of the borough for the Tisdale Elementary School Safety Improvement Project 200-2017 Resolution: authorizing the submission of a grant application and execute a grant agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Tisdale Elementary School Safety Improvements Project. 201-2017 Resolution: confirming the award of contract by the Board of Public Works to CFM Construction, Inc. of Stirling, NJ in an amount of $145,200 for the Crescent Well No. 1 Pumping Station Interior Building Renovations 202-2017 Resolution: confirming the appointment of Kelly Dispoto as Administrative Assistant in the Fire Prevention Bureau effective September 25, 2017 203-2017 Resolution: authorizing the escrow release for Verizon Wireless, Block 4203, Lot 7 in the amount of $108.57 204-2017 Resolution: confirming the endorsement of Community Development projects for automatic handicapped door opener at borough hall 205-2017 Resolution: confirming the appointment of Gordon Willcox to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Regular Member
V. CONSENT RESOLUTION (cont d ) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following applications and/or recommendations hereby be approved: A. SPECIAL PERMITS: B. BLOCK PARTY REQUESTS: Patti Gurney of Elm Place is requesting permission to have a block party on Sunday, October 8, 2017 between the hours of 3:00 pm 8:00 pm V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
VII. COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS A. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Councilwoman Vanessa Jachzel B. PUBLIC SAFETY Councilman Peter Kilman C. BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING Councilman Joseph Verdone D. UTILITIES, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Councilman Ken Tyburczy E. PUBLIC & GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Councilman William Jones F. HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Councilman Harry Weber G. MAYOR DEIRDRE DILLON H. BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR Bruce Vozeh I. BOROUGH ATTORNEY Peter A. Scandariato, Esq. J. BOROUGH CLERK Meredith Bendian VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Anyone wishing to address the governing body should, when recognized, step up to the microphone and give his or her name (spelling the last name) and address. Please speak in an audible tone for the record and address your comments to the Chair. There will be a tenminute time limit per speaker, unless reduced because of the volume of business on the agenda. No one, other than the person having the floor, will be permitted to enter into any discussion without recognition by the Chair.
IX. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES X. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 07-2017- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER X OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RAMSEY, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY SECTION 10-23, SUBSECTION 10-23.6 ENTITLED COMPENSATION RANGES ORDINANCE 08-2017 - AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN THE BOROUGH OF RAMSEY, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AND TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $429,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 01-2017 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RAMSEY, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AND MORE PARTICULARLY SECTION 3-4 THEREOF ENTITLED HUNTING: DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS Tabled XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. ADJOURNMENT