MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

BOROUGH OF WANAQUE

MINUTES
Regular Meeting
January 10, 2010

A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque was held on Monday, January 11, 2010, at 9:00 P.M. in the Wanaque Municipal Building.

The Mayor called the meeting to order.

On roll call, the following Council Members responded: Balunis, Cisco, Cortellessa, Pasquariello, Pettet and Theoharous. The Mayor declared a quorum. The Borough Attorney and Borough Engineer were present.

The Mayor read the following Sunshine Statement: Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the Mayor and Council by e-mailing notice of this meeting to the Suburban Trends and the Herald News newspapers on January 4, 2010 stating therein that this meeting would be held on Monday, January 11, 2010 at the time of 8:00 P.M. in the Wanaque Municipal Building, 579 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque, New Jersey and a copy of this notice was posted on the bulletin board in the Wanaque Municipal Building on January 4, 2010 and a copy is on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.

MINUTES:

Regular Meeting of December 14, 2009, Special Meeting of December 28, 2009 and Re-Organization Meeting of January 4, 2010.

Held.

PRESENTATIONS:
Re: Sports Awards – Wanaque Cheerleading (7:00 P.M.)

The Mayor presented the Sports Award Certificates.

APPEARANCE: Arrow Group Metal (7:00 P.M.)

ORDINANCES:

Introduction of Ord. #1-0-10:
Re: An Ordinance Repealing Provisions of Chapter 85 entitled “Peace and Good
Order” (Loitering)

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Pasquariello and Councilwoman Cisco moved that Ordinance #1-0-10 be taken from the table and read by the Clerk, by title only, for consideration of first reading.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.

The Clerk took from the table and read by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REVISING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 85 ENTITLED “PEACE AND GOOD ORDER” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE CODE.

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Pasquariello and Councilwoman Cisco moved that,

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REVISING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 85 ENTITLED “PEACE AND GOOD ORDER” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE CODE pass first reading, and that said Ordinance be further considered for final passage and adoption at a meeting of the Borough Council to be held on the 8th day of February 2010, at the Municipal Building in the Borough of Wanaque at 8:00 P.M., and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Clerk be instructed to publish in the manner provided by law a copy of said Ordinance, together with introduction thereof and notice when same will be considered for final passage and adoption.

On roll call, all voted yes, as adjusted with the inclusion of the paragraph, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.

Introduction of Ord. #2-0-10:
Re: Amend Chapter 108 – Vehicles and Traffic, Alternate Side Parking on Decker
Road and a portion of Bergen Avenue

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Theoharous moved that Ordinance #2-0-10 be taken from the table and read by the Clerk, by title only, for consideration of first reading.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.

The Clerk took from the table and read by title only as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, CHAPTER 108, VEHICLES & TRAFFIC TO AMEND SECTION 108-25, PARKING RESTRICTIONS DURING SNOW REMOVAL.

The Mayor said it should be during the day.

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Theoharous moved that,

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, CHAPTER 108, VEHICLES & TRAFFIC TO AMEND SECTION 108-25, PARKING RESTRICTIONS DURING SNOW REMOVAL pass first reading, and that said Ordinance be further considered for final passage and adoption at a meeting of the Borough Council to be held on the 8th day of February 2010, at the Municipal Building in the Borough of Wanaque at 8:00 P.M., and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Clerk be instructed to publish in the manner provided by law a copy of said Ordinance, together with introduction thereof and notice when same will be considered for final passage and adoption.

On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Work Meeting)

PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

The Mayor opened the Public Discussion.

Grace Maiello, 26 Rhinesmith Avenue, Wanaque said I would like to commend you regarding the Historical Commission and you should define the purpose of it. There is a quote that “a County without any history has no past and no history”. I leave it to you as you look into it.

The Mayor closed the Public Discussion.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Two (2) Applications for Raffle Licenses:
Re: Lakeland Regional High School Band Association – RA:728 and RA:729

Resolution #24-0-10:
Re: Refund of Tax Overpayment on Block 313.04, Lot 3.13 in the amount of $500.00

WHEREAS, there exists a tax overpayment on the property listed herein for the fourth quarter of 2009 due to a Veterans Deduction and a Senior Citizens Deduction:

BLOCK LOT AMOUNT
313.04 3.13 $500.00

WHEREAS, the owner has requested a refund of said overpayment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer shall refund a total of $500.00 as per the certification of the Tax Collector.

Resolution #25-0-10:
Re: Budgetary Transfers

None.

Payment to County of Passaic:
Re: 2009 Added/Omitted Assessment and Open Space in the amount of $18,474.56

Resolution #26-0-10:
Re: Approve Memorandum of Understanding – Wanaque First Aid Addition

Resolution #27-0-10:
Re: Appoint BMED Commissioner – Thomas Carroll

BE IT RESOLVED that Thomas Carroll is hereby appointed as the coordinator to BMED.

Resolution #28-0-10:
Re: Purchase Order and Payment Procedure

BE IT RESOLVED that the following procedures be followed for authorization of purchase orders and approval for payment:

1) All purchase orders are to be processed through the electronic financial system and signed by the Borough Administrator/Purchasing Agent before being sent to the vendor.
2) Vendor is to sign and return original copy of the purchase order, certifying that goods and./or services have been provided.
3) The Department Head is to sign the original purchase order certifying that the goods and/or services have been received and payment is authorized.
4) The Chief Financial Officer is to initial all purchase orders prior to payment, verifying that all documentation for payment has been received and payment is approved.

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Theoharous moved a motion to approve the aforementioned Consent Agenda.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.

REGULAR REPORTS - PROFESSIONAL REPORTS:

1. Clerk's Receipts NONE.

2. Police Department Report - NONE.

3. Tax Collector's Report for December 2009 NONE.

4. Municipal Court Report for December 2009

5. Welfare Report for December 2009 - NONE.

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Theoharous and Pettet moved that reports be received and filed; and that all monies be turned over to the Treasurer.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.

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Daniel Mahler
Mayor

Administrator:

Engineer:

Attorney:

COMMUNICATIONS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

Creation of Historical Commission:

Held to the next meeting.

Closed Session:
Re: Litigation / Negotiation / Personnel

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

RESOLUTIONS: None.

FINANCE REPORT:

Councilman Pettet said your Finance Committee respectfully reports that they have examined and approved the following and recommend that warrants be issued for their payment when the funds of the Borough of Wanaque are sufficient to meet them.

Vouchers:

CURRENT PREPAID (SCHOOL TAX $941,506.00) $ 944,316.26

WATER OPERATING PREPAID 774.74

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE 8,457.00

RECREATION TRUST 12,250.16

TOTAL VOUCHERS $965,798.16

On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the resolution adopted and forthwith approved it.
APPROVED: January 11, 2010

___________________________
Daniel Mahler
Mayor

Payrolls: None.

ADJOURNMENT:

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilwoman Cisco and Councilman Cortellessa moved a motion to adjourn the meeting.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried; meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.

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Katherine J. Falone, RMC, CMC
Municipal Clerk