BOROUGH OF WOODCLIFF LAKE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL AGENDA
June 7, 2010
CALL TO ORDER.
This meeting, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Law, P. L. l975, C. 23l, was announced at the Reorganization Meeting held on January 4, 2010 in the Municipal Building. Notice of this meeting has been posted, and two newspapers, The Record and The Ridgewood News, have been notified.
ROLL CALL.
Mayor LaPaglia
Councilman Bader
Councilman Camella
Councilman Glaser
Councilman Hoffman
Councilwoman Howley
Councilman Rosenblatt
Borough Administrator Sandve is serving as the Acting Borough Clerk in the absence of Borough Clerk Lori Sciara.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Presentation made to recipients by members of the Volunteer Fire Department
APPOINTMENTS
(Mayor) I appoint Herb Kuehlke as Emergency Management Coordinator to fill an unexpired position in the Borough of Woodcliff Lake effective July 1, 2010 for a term ending 12/31/11.
RESOLVED, that this appointment is confirmed
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
(Mayor) I appoint Lyle Garcia as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator to fill an unexpired position in the Borough of Woodcliff Lake effective July 1, 2010 for a term ending 12/31/11.
RESOLVED, that this appointment is confirmed
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
RESOLVED, that the Minutes of a regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council on May 17, 2010 copies of which have been received by all Councilpersons, are hereby approved as presented.
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
Introduction of Ordinance
Be it Resolved, that the Ordinance entitled
“Capital Ordinance of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, in the County of Bergen, New Jersey Authorizing the making of various public improvements and acquisitions in, by and for the Borough, appropriating therefor the sum of $597,900 and providing that such sum so appropriated shall be raised from Capital Surplus of the Borough.”
heretofore introduced, does now pass on first reading, and that said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on the 21st day of June, 2010 , at 8:00 o’clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at the regular meeting place of the Borough Council, and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, and that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said Ordinance according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said Ordinance be further considered for final passage.
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
MAYOR’S REPORT
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. 2010 Pascack Valley Cooperative Paving Program
2. 2009 NJDOT Trust Fund – Pascack Valley Cooperative
3. BCUA – Solid Waste Contract
4. Bergen County – Cooperative Agreement Natural Gas
5. Leasing of Borough Property
6. Employee Contributions - SHBP
ENGINEER’S REPORT
1. Intersection Improvements at Woodcliff Avenue and Werimus Road
2. Intersection Improvements at Kinderkamack Road and Prospect Avenue
3. 2010 NJDOT Pascack Valley Cooperative Pricing System Road Paving
4. Intersection Improvements to Chestnut Ridge Road and Saddle River Road
(Bergen County Project)
5. 2010 Pascack Valley Municipal Road Paving Program
OLD BUSINESS.
1. Goals & Objectives – discuss results of M&C survey to determine 2010 Goals & Objectives.
NEW BUSINESS.
1. Lightning Detection System – discussion on operation of system.
PUBLIC FORUM.
Open to Public Close to Public Bader Camella Bader Camella
Glaser Hoffman Glaser Hoffman
Howley Rosenblatt Howley Rosenblatt
LaPaglia LaPaglia
CONSENT AGENDA DISCUSSION.
CONSENT AGENDA VOTE.
ADJOURNMENT.
CONSENT AGENDA – June 7, 2010
1. Payroll, page 5
2. Authority to Pay Claims, page 5
3. Resolution Authorizing the execution of the Municipal Snow Plowing Agreement between the County of Bergen and the Borough of Woodcliff Lake for the 2010-2012 snow plowing seasons, page 5
4. Resolution Accepting the Proposal from D.L.S. Contracting, Inc., for the Pascack Valley Cooperative Pricing Program 2010 Resurfacing Program in the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, page 6
5. Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Owl Contracting for the Pascack Valley Cooperative Pricing Program 2009 NJDOT Resurfacing Program in the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, page 6
6. Resolution Authorizing the Borough’s participation in the County of Bergen Cooperative Pricing Program for Natural Gas services, page 6
7. Resolution acknowledging receipt of a donation of a scoreboard for Rinzler Field from Jon & Elissa Grabow, 1 Ellis Court, page 7
8. Resolution Renewing Liquor Licenses, 2010-11, page 7,8
9. Resolution authorizing the contract between the Borough and the BCUA Solid Waste Cooperative Marketing Program for the term of June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2013, page 8
10. Resolution authorizing Release of Escrow Balance, page 9
11. Resolution authorizing a revision of Article XI in the By-Laws of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, page 9
12. Resolution authorizing revision to the Personnel Policy Manual, page 9
13. Resolution Authorizing the Construction Code Official to Proceed with Failure to Comply/Abatement by the Borough for Maintenance of Exterior Premises of Property Within the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, page 10
14. Resolution Authorizing the Construction Code Official to Proceed with Failure to Comply/Abatement by the Borough for Maintenance of Exterior Premises of Property Within the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, page 10,11
RESOLVED, that the Consent Agenda is approved as presented.
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
Payroll. (Consent Agenda – 1)
RESOLVED, that the following Payroll Disbursements made by the
Treasurer since the last meeting are proper and hereby are ratified and
approved:
Payroll released 05/31/10 $ 213,752.32
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
Authority to Pay Claims. (Consent Agenda - 2)
RESOLVED, that the following current claims against the Borough for materials and services have been considered and are proper and hereby are approved for payment:
Current Fund $ 946,778.80
Animal Control Fund $ 13.20
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
Resolution Authorizing the execution of the Municipal Snow Plowing Agreement between the County of Bergen and the Borough of Woodcliff Lake for the 2010-2012 snow plowing seasons
(Consent Agenda – 3)
WHEREAS, the Borough of Woodcliff Lake has participated in the annual Snow Plowing Program with the County of Bergen for many years; and
WHEREAS, the County of Bergen Department of Public Works has provided the Borough with an Agreement for the 2010-2012 snow plowing seasons which increases the municipal snow plow rate to $90.00 per hour,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough of Woodcliff Lake that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the County of Bergen Department of Public Works for the 2010-2012 Snow Plowing Program
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
Resolution Accepting the Proposal from D.L.S. Contracting, Inc. for the Pascack Valley Cooperative Pricing Program 2010 Resurfacing Program in the Borough of Woodcliff Lake
(Consent Agenda – 4)
WHEREAS, proposals had been submitted to the Pascack Valley Cooperative to provide repaving services for the 2010 Municipal Road Resurfacing Program through the Pascack Valley Cooperative Purchasing Program; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that D.L.S. Contracting, Inc. of Nutley, NJ be awarded the contract for the 2010 Resurfacing Program within the Borough of Woodcliff Lake.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake authorize D.L.S. Contracting, Inc. of Nutley, NJ to perform the aforementioned services.
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Owl Contracting, Inc. for the Pascack Valley Cooperative Pricing Program 2009 NJDOT Resurfacing Program in the Borough of Woodcliff Lake
(Consent Agenda – 5)
WHEREAS, proposals had been submitted to the Pascack Valley Cooperative to provide repaving services for the 2009 NJDOT Road Resurfacing Program through the Pascack Valley Cooperative Purchasing Program; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that Owl Contracting, Inc. of Kenvil, NJ be awarded the contract for the 2009 NJDOT Resurfacing Program within the Borough of Woodcliff Lake.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake authorize Owl Contracting, Inc. of Kenvil, NJ to perform the aforementioned services.
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
Resolution Authorizing the Borough’s participation in the County of Bergen Cooperative Pricing Program for Natural Gas services (Consent Agenda – 6)
WHEREAS, the County of Bergen Energy Cooperative Pricing System has obtained bids for Natural Gas Supply Service; and
WHEREAS, the County of Bergen has offered the Borough of Woodcliff Lake the opportunity to participate in this program,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough of Woodcliff Lake that the Borough Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to notify the County of Bergen of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake interest in participating in the program.
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
Resolution acknowledging receipt of a donation of a scoreboard for Rinzler Field from Jon & Elissa Grabow, 1 Ellis Court (Consent Agenda – 7)
WHEREAS, Jon & Elissa Grabow, 1 Ellis Court have graciously donated a scoreboard to the Borough for use at Rinzler Field; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake accept this donation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake that the Borough Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to send a letter to Jon & Elissa Grabow thanking them for their donation.
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
Resolution Renewing Liquor Licenses, 2010-2011 (Consent Agenda – 8)
WHEREAS, BLUE MOON WOODCLIFF LAKE LLC, NEW CASTLE OPERATING COMPANY #3, INC., T/A WOODCLIFF LAKE HILTON INN; and WOODCLIFF FARMS, INC., T/A WOODCLIFF MANOR, have each applied for renewal of their respective Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses; and
WHEREAS, WOODCLIFF LAKE LIQUORS, CORP., has applied for a renewal of its Plenary Retail Distribution License; and
WHEREAS, PASCACK VALLEY MEMORIAL POST #8946 V.F.W. has applied for a renewal of its Club License; and
WHEREAS, each of said applicants has, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council, complied with the requirements of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, and the Ordinance of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0268-33-003-005 is hereby granted to BLUEMOON WOODCLIFF LLC, for the sale of alcoholic beverages for the period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, in accordance with the requirements of said Act and said Ordinance, on premises located at 42 Kinderkamack Road; and
RESOLVED, that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0268-33-001-008 to GOOD MARKET CORPORATION, T/A MATSU JAPANESE RESTAURANT has been “inactive” for four full license periods and MAY NOT be renewed unless the Director issues a special Ruling allowing the issuing authority to consider renewal.
RESOLVED, that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0268-36-006-003 is hereby granted to NEW CASTLE OPERATING COMPANY #3, T/A WOODCLIFF LAKE HILTON INN, for the sale of alcoholic beverages for the period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 in accordance with the requirements of said Act and said Ordinance, on premises located at 200 Tice Boulevard; and
RESOLVED, that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0268-33-004-002 is hereby granted to WOODCLIFF FARMS, INC. T/A WOODCLIFF MANOR, for the sale of alcoholic beverages for the period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, in accordance with the requirements of said Act and said Ordinance, on premises located at 25 Prospect Avenue; and
RESOLVED, that Plenary Retail Distribution License No. 0268-44-002-007 is hereby granted to WOODCLIFF LAKE LIQUORS, CORP., for the sale of alcoholic beverages for the period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, in accordance with the requirements of said Act and said Ordinance, on premises located at 500 Chestnut Ridge Road; and
RESOLVED, that Club License No. 0268-31-005-001 is hereby granted to PASCACK VALLEY MEMORIAL POST #8946 V.F.W., for the period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, in accordance with the requirements of said Act and said Ordinance, for premises located at 281 Broadway;
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
Resolution authorizing the contract between the Borough and the BCUA Solid Waste Cooperative Marketing Program for the term of June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2013 (Consent Agenda – 9)
WHEREAS, there exists a need for the Borough of Woodcliff Lake to contract for solid waste disposal services; and
WHEREAS, the Bergen County Utilities Authority has obtained bids and awarded a contract for these services through the BCUA Solid Waste Cooperative Marketing Program; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Woodcliff Lake is desirous to continue with its participation with the BCUA for these services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the appropriate Agreement for the Borough to maintain these services at a price of $70.27 per ton.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough Administrator is authorized to notify the BCUA of the Borough’s participation in the program.
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
Resolution Authorizing Release of Escrow Balance (Consent Agenda – 10)
WHEREAS, A request has been made for the release of the escrow balances with respect to the following in the Borough of Woodcliff Lake:
BNS Construction
62 Indian Drive
Block 1103, Lot 3
Escrow Release
$2,500.00
WHEREAS, the Borough Construction Official has confirmed that all is satisfactory and has recommended that the escrow balances be released;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendation of the above, the Mayor and Council does hereby authorize the release of the escrow balances in the amount of $2,500.00 in connection with the aforementioned.
Bader Camella Glaser Hoffman Howley Rosenblatt LaPaglia
Resolution Authorizing a Revision of Article XI in the By-Laws of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake (Consent Agenda – 11)
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council reserves the right to revise the By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake have determined that in an effort to streamline the purchase order process in the Borough that a new system will be put in place for a trial period and in so doing require that the By-Laws be amended ,