Kearny Town Council
Regular Meeting
- Agenda –
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 / 7:00 PM / Kearny Town HallI. CALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW NOTICE
II. ROLL CALL
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. CONDUCT OF MEETING notice
V. SWEARINGS IN OF FIRE CAPTAIN JOSEPH FERRARO AND FIRE OFFICIAL UFD (CHIEF INSPECTOR) JUAN BARROSO
VI. CAUCUS MEETING
A. Communications
1. Peruvian Civic Association of New Jersey, Inc. (PCANJ): requesting permission for a Peruvian Flag raising ceremony at the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Park on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in celebration of Peruvian Independence Day.
M&C/POLICE/DPW/REC
2. Peruvian Civic Association of New Jersey, Inc. (PCANJ): requesting permission to hold the Peruvian Cultural Parade along Kearny Avenue on Sunday, July 24, 2016, starting at the corner of South 3rd Street and Harrison Avenue in the Town of Harrison at 12:30 p.m. and finishing at Kearny Town Hall. M&C/POLICE/DPW/REC
3. Peruvian Civic Association of New Jersey, Inc. (PCANJ): requesting permission to hold the Peruvian Family Festival at the Frank A. Vincent Marina Park on Sunday, July 24, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (music starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.)
M&C/POLICE/DPW/REC/HEALTH
4. Donna Mahler, 21 Shepard Place: requesting permission to hold a block party on Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., and that Shepard Place between Forest Street and Schuyler Avenue be closed to traffic. M&C/POLICE/FIRE/DPW
5. Rev. Manuel Duenas, Vice-Rector, Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan
Missionary Seminary, 672 Passaic Avenue: requesting permission to host a 5K run on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. beginning at the crossroad of Belgrove Drive and Midland Avenue and finishing at the Seminary. M&C/POLICE/FIRE/DPW
6. LICENSES: 3 – CANVASS; 2 – PEDDLER;
5 – GARAGE SALE; 2 – RAFFLE;
2 – ICE CREAM TRUCK; 1 – SIDEWALK CAFE;
1 – JUKE BOX; 2 – VIDEO/PINBALL;
3 – LUNCH TRUCK LICENSES
B. Reports of Department Heads
1. Construction Code Enforcement Department Report for May 2016
2. Engineer’s Report dated June 14, 2016
C. Reports of Council Members
VII. OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS AND MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST
VIII. BUSINESS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
2016-(O)-25 McCURRIE
Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Zones at 19 Liberty Street, 713 Forest Street and 85 Wilson Avenue
2016-(O)-26
Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Article 9 of the Town Code to Provide Regulations for the Tethering of Animals
IX. BUSINESS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING (PUBLIC HEARING)
2016-(O)-22 McCURRIE
Ordinance Supplementing Section 7-14 of the Town Code to Prohibit Parking on Both Sides of Garfield Avenue Between Kearny Avenue and Chestnut Street on Thursdays between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. from the Effective Date of this Ordinance Until October 31, 2016
2016-(O)-23 McCURRIE
Ordinance Prohibiting Parking at All Times on the West Side of Ross Lane
2016-(O)-24 McCURRIE
Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Zones at 274 Stewart Avenue, 290 Highland Avenue, 9 Highland Avenue and 4 Harding Terrace
X. BUSINESS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Mayor and Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which case the item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
A. *Minutes be Approved (pending any corrections): None
B. *Motion to Suspend the Reading of Communications (read by title)
*2016-(R)-292
Bills List Resolution
*2016-(R)-293
Resolution Cancelling 2016 Taxes (Quarter 1 and 2) in the Amount of $5,574.95 for Block 102, Lot 2.02, as a Result of Disabled Veterans’ Exemption.
*2016-(R)-294
Resolution Cancelling 2016 Taxes (Quarter 1 and 2) in the Amount of $4,165.46 for Block 132, Lot 4, as a Result of Disabled Veterans’ Exemption.
*2016-(R)-295
Resolution Cancelling 2016 Taxes (Quarter 1 and 2) in the Amount of $5,746.42 for Block 204, Lot 17, as a Result of Disabled Veterans’ Exemption.
*2016-(R)-296
Resolution Authorizing Tax Overpayment Refund in the Amount of $3,469.42 to Oceanview Title Agency, LLC for 2015 Taxes, Block 130, Lot 31.
*2016-(R)-297
Resolution Authorizing Permission to Encroach Upon Town Right of Way at 146 Dukes Street, Block 271, Lot 9, for the Purpose of Replacing Front Steps and Driveway.
*2016-(R)-298
Resolution Authorizing Permission to Encroach Upon Town Right of Way at 344 Kearny Avenue, Block 231, Lot 2, for the Purpose of Installing 2” Water Service for a Sprinkler System.
*2016-(R)-299
Resolution Granting Permission to PSE&G-Palisades Electric Division for Road Opening Permit at 234-238 Kearny Avenue, Block 244, Lot 12, in Order to Repair a Damaged Electric (Transformer) Manhole.
*2016-(R)-300
Resolution Authorizing up to Six (6) Hours Overtime to William Pettigrew, Public Health Investigator/Registrar in the Health Department, to Enforce Early Garbage Placement Violations.
*2016-(R)-301
Resolution Authorizing up to Six (6) Hours Overtime to Cathy Santangelo, Sanitary
Inspector in the Health Department, to Enforce Early Garbage Placement Violations.
*2016-(R)-302
Resolution Authorizing Four (4) Hours Overtime to Cathy Santangelo, Sanitary Inspector in the Health Department, to Conduct Retail Food Inspections at the Peruvian Festival on Sunday, July 24, 2016. ($328.70)
*2016-(R)-303 DOYLE
Consent Agenda Resolution
2016-(R)-304 SANTOS
Resolution Authorizing One hundred One (101) Hours Overtime within the Department of Public Works to Repair KPD Vehicles, Repair Streets in South Kearny, Assist Hudson County with Household Hazardous Waste Day, Resolve an Issue with Big Belly Garbage Can, Secure Area Due to Bee’s Nest, Place Portable Stop Signs Because of Power Outage, and Assist Recreation Dept. with July 4th Event. ($4.073.03)
2016-(R)-305 SANTOS
Resolution Authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Hatch Mott MacDonald to Perform Consulting Services for the Town Related to the Keegan Landfill at a Cost Not to Exceed $5,000.
2016-(R)-306 SANTOS
Resolution Consenting to the Installation by Mobilitie, LLC of Cell Equipment on a New Pole on the Sidewalk Within the Johnson Avenue Right-of-Way (Near the Kearny Avenue Intersection).
2016-(R)-307 SANTOS
Resolution Authorizing the Entry into a “Severance Lease” with Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. for Premises Known as Block 286, Lot 4.
2016-(R)-308 SANTOS
Resolution Approving Settlement of Pending Litigation Pursuant to Which the Town is Releasing its Claim of an Ownership Interest in Property at 50 Central Avenue (Block 288, Lot 1) and Plaintiffs are Releasing any Claims They May Have Against the Town.
2016-(R)-309 SANTOS
Resolution Authorizing and Approving Settlement of a Tax Appeal filed by JDS Builders LLC, for 147 Midland Ave., Block 189, Lot 17.
2016-(R)-310 SANTOS
Resolution Authorizing and Approving Settlement of a Tax Appeal filed by 285-287 Kearny Avenue Associates LLC, for 285 Kearny Ave., Block 38, Lot 24.
2016-(R)-311 SANTOS
Resolution Authorizing and Approving Settlement of a Tax Appeal filed by Blue Rock Properties LLC, for 701-705 Kearny Ave., Block 96, Lot 7.
2016-(R)-312 SANTOS
Resolution to Enter into Closed Session to Discuss the Following Matters: Update on Keegan Litigation, Review of Recommended Tax Appeal Settlements with Respect to Resolutions 2016-309, 2016-310, and 2016-311, Review of Municipal Court Staffing, KFD Reorganization, Discussion Regarding the Settlement of JUNTO Litigation (Resolution 2016-308), Discussion with Regard to the Hartz Mountain Lease
2016-(R)-313 DOYLE
Resolution Appointing Gabriela Salvador to the Temporary Position of Student Intern in the Urban Enterprise Zone Office to Work a Maximum of 24.5 Hours per Week at the Current Hourly Rate of $13.00, Effective June 23, 2016 for a Period Not to Extend Beyond October 28, 2016, Subject to Pre-employment Processing.
2016-(R)-314 LANDY
Resolution Accepting the Disability Retirement Application of Police Officer John Anthony Travelino Jr. from the Kearny Police Department after Eleven and One-half (11.5) Years of Service, Effective July 01, 2016, Pending Review and Approval of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (terminal leave pay and unused vacation totaling $44,574.51 subject to change if additional time is taken).
2016-(R)-315 LANDY
Resolution Appointing Percy Mendoza to the Full time Position of Parking Enforcement Officer / Meter Collector in the Kearny Police Department, Traffic Division, at the Current Annual Salary of $25,338, Effective June 20, 2016.
2016-(R)-316 LANDY
Resolution Appointing Seasonal Playleaders and Lifeguards.
2016-(R)-317 LANDY
Resolution Appointing Jordan De Castro Davis to the Permanent Part Time Position of Security Guard in the Recreation Department.
2016-(R)-318 LANDY
Resolution Authorizing the Sale at Public Auction of One (1) Abandoned and Unclaimed Vehicle: 2004 NISSAN VIN#3N1CB51D44L871632
2016-(R)-319 ECKEL
Resolution Appointing Joseph Ferraro to the Position of Fire Captain in the Kearny Fire Department, Pursuant to NJCSC Certification #PL160672, Effective June 1, 2016 at the Current Annual Salary of $105,137.
2016-(R)-320 ECKEL
Resolution Authorizing an Increase in the Annual Salary of Juan Barroso, Provisional Fire Official, to $111,000, Step 1 of the Salary Guide Established in Ordinance 2016-21, Effective May 1, 2016.
2016-(R)-321 ECKEL
Resolution Authorizing an Increase in Hours, Effective Immediately, for Part Time Fire Prevention Specialists Robert Dsurney and John Donovan from 24.5 Hours to 40 Hours per Week through July 25, 2016.
2016-(R)-322 ECKEL
Resolution Authorizing the Fire Department to Donate to the Bombeiros Voluntarios de Anadia (Anadia Fire Department) Certain Firefighting Gear No Longer Needed for Use by the Kearny Fire Department.
2016-(R)-323 CARDOSO
Resolution Accepting the Retirement Application of Carol Liotti, Deputy Court Administrator in the Municipal Court, Effective July 01, 2016 after Twenty (20) Years of Service, Pending Approval of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (Unused Sick Leave, Unused Vacation and Longevity Totaling $39,578.75 Subject to Change If Additional Time is Taken).
2016-(R)-324 KONOPKA
Resolution Appointing Part time Clerk Drivers in the Board of Health to Work a Maximum of 24.5 Hours per Week at the Current Hourly Rate of $12.00.
XI. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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