MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

BOROUGH OF WANAQUE

MINUTES

Regular Meeting
September 13, 2010


A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque was held on Monday, September 13, 2010, at 8:55 P.M. in the Wanaque Municipal Building.

The Mayor called the meeting to order.

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

The Mayor read the following Sunshine Statement: This is a Regular meeting of the Mayor and Council and adequate notice thereof has been given by advertising the date, time and place of the Business meeting in the Suburban Trends and the Herald News newspapers and was e-mailed to these papers on January 6, 2010, and a notice thereof has been posted on January 6, 2010 on the bulletin board in the Wanaque Municipal Building, 579 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque, New Jersey and a copy thereof has been on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.

MINUTES:

Business Meeting of August 9, 2010.

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

ORDINANCES:

Public Hearing of Ord. #15-0-10:
Re: Amend 2010 Salary Ordinance

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Cortellessa moved a motion to table Ordinance #15-0-10 to the October meeting.
On roll call, all voted yes and the Mayor declared the motion carried.

Public Hearing of Ord. #16-0-10:
Re: Amending the 2006 Haskell Town Center Redevelopment Plan

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved a motion that Ordinance #16-0-10 be taken from the table and read by the Clerk, by title only, for consideration of final 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 AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2-0-06 ENTITLED “ESTABLISHING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DESIGNATING THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE TO ACT AS THE REDEVELOPMENT ENTITY FOR THE RINGWOOD AVENUE MIXED USE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITHIN THE RINGWOOD AVENUE RENEWAL AREA”; AND ADDING THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AT BLOCK 437, LOTS 1.02 AND 1.03 TO THE RINGWOOD AVENUE SERVICE BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT (SBD) AMENDING CHAPTER 114-ZONING OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE CODE TO INCLUDE SAID MUNICIPAL PARCELS IN THE SBD ZONE

This Ordinance has been duly advertised in accordance with the statutes; a copy was posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building, a copy was available for the public to read in the Clerk's office; and copies are available for the public present here this evening.

The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.

Dave DaSilva, 108 Monroe Street, Haskell said even with the explanation I still can’t get that we need a redeveloper to knock down a building and pave the parking lot when we have money to do this. You have not convinced me of a reason to do this. Mr. Falciglia owes one hundred fifty thousand dollars and has not paid the taxes.
The Borough Administrator said Mr. Falciglia can do the demolition for less and will save money. He has a contract for the pilot payment.
Dave DaSilva said I understand it is less expensive for him to demolish the building.
The Borough Administrator said and Mr. Falciglia’s in the construction business.
Dave DaSilva said what does he get out of it.
The Borough Administrator said he gets work since business is slow. He knows the town, he is a nice guy and he likes Wanaque.
Dave DaSilva said just because he is a nice guy.
The Borough Administrator said yes.

Sandy Lawson, 28 Haskell Avenue, Haskell said does this remain Borough property or does it become Mr. Falciglia’s property.
The Borough Administrator said it stays Borough property. We have to solicit quotations.
Sandy Lawson said we are paying him to take the building down but we will get quotations.
The Borough Administrator said yes.

The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that,

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2-0-06 ENTITLED “ESTABLISHING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DESIGNATING THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE TO ACT AS THE REDEVELOPMENT ENTITY FOR THE RINGWOOD AVENUE MIXED USE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITHIN THE RINGWOOD AVENUE RENEWAL AREA”; AND ADDING THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AT BLOCK 437, LOTS 1.02 AND 1.03 TO THE RINGWOOD AVENUE SERVICE BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT (SBD) AMENDING CHAPTER 114-ZONING OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE CODE TO INCLUDE SAID MUNICIPAL PARCELS IN THE SBD ZONE pass final reading and that said Ordinance be adopted as an Ordinance of the Borough of Wanaque; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Clerk be and she is hereby directed to cause said Ordinance to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2-0-06 ENTITLED “ESTABLISHING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DESIGNATING THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE TO ACT AS THE REDEVELOPMENT ENTITY FOR THE RINGWOOD AVENUE MIXED USE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITHIN THE RINGWOOD AVENUE RENEWAL AREA”; AND ADDING THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AT BLOCK 437, LOTS 1.02 AND 1.03 TO THE RINGWOOD AVENUE SERVICE BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT (SBD) AMENDING CHAPTER 114-ZONING OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE CODE TO INCLUDE SAID MUNICIPAL PARCELS IN THE SBD ZONE
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2006 the Borough Council of the Borough of Wanaque (hereinafter the Governing Body) adopted Ordinance Number 2-0-06 a Redevelopment Plan declaring an area at the northerly intersection of Doty Road at Ringwood Avenue to be an area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, which was amended by Ordinance Number 19-0-06, clarifying the properties included in said Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan the Council designated Bald Eagle Urban Renewal at Wanaque as redeveloper, and said redeveloper has successfully constructed the Haskell Town Center Project located within the redevelopment area declared and encompassed within Ordinance Number 2-0-06; and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2008 the Wanaque Planning Board designated the two Borough owned parcels in Block 437 as in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2010 the Council has designated the aforesaid Borough of Wanaque owned property as in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council desires to expand the Ringwood Avenue Service Business District (SBD) to include the parcels at Block 437, Lots 1.02 and 1.03, so as to provide additional parking resources in the Haskell Town Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE AS FOLLOWS:
The following amendments to Ordinance Number 2-0-06 and Section 114 of the Code of the Borough of Wanaque are hereby enacted:
Section 1-The properties located at Block 437 Lots 1.02 and 1.03 are hereby added to the Ringwood Avenue Mixed Use Redevelopment Plan and said Plan is hereby amended to include these two parcels.
Section 2-All of the provisions, recitals and sections of Ordinance Number 2-0-06 as previously amended, and as hereinbefore identified, shall continue in full force and effect and, further are repeated herein as though they were written (or recited) verbatim, in full.
Section 3-the specific use of this property shall be for public parking or in the alternative parking for the Haskell Town Center Redevelopment Project (area) as may be authorized by the Borough Council. However, nothing in this Ordinance shall authorize the transfer, sale, or exchange of this property, only the assembly and clearance of land and the construction of a parking area upon said premises (property).
Section 4-Chapter 114-Zoning of the Borough of Wanaque Code is hereby amended to reflect the amendments included in this Ordinance thereby adding Block 437, Lots 1.02 and 1.03 to the SBD zoning district.
Section 5-Inconsistent Ordinances Repealed.
Should any provision of this Ordinance be inconsistent with the specific provisions of any prior Ordinance(s), the inconsistent provisions of such prior Ordinances are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of the inconsistencies.
Section 6-Severability.
In the event that any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of invalidity shall not affect any other provision or application of this Ordinance which may be given effect, and, to realize this intent, the provisions and applications of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 7-Captions.
Captions contained in this Ordinance have been inserted only for the purpose of facilitating reference to the various sections, and are not intended and shall not be utilized to construe the intent and meaning of the text of any specific Section.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.

Introduction of Ord. #17-0-10:
Re: Amend Chapter 66, Used Car Lots to reduce the number permitted to two

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that Ordinance #17-0-10 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 66, USED CAR LOTS, TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF LICENSES

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

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, CHAPTER 66, USED CAR LOTS, TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF LICENSES 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 4th day of October 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.

Introduction of Ord. #18-0-10:
Re: Bond Ordinance – Purchase of three Road Department Trucks $210,000

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that Ordinance #18-0-10 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: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NEW AND ADDITIONAL VEHICLULAR EQUIPMENT BY THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $210,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $168,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION

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

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NEW AND ADDITIONAL VEHICLULAR EQUIPMENT BY THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $210,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $168,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION 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 4th day of October 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.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

The Mayor opened the Public Discussion.

Sandy Lawson, 28 Haskell Avenue, Haskell said the lawsuit for Mountain Lakes Estates what is the purpose of it.
The Borough Attorney said there is a Resolution from the Planning Board, a Developers Agreement, Building Permits that are on hold, safety issues and sediment control issues which need to be remediated and the take down of the foundations which are the basic elements of the lawsuit for Lakeside Manor and Mountain Lakes Estates.
Sandy Lawson said I’m glad this is being done since it has been going on for so long. What about the dams.
The Borough Attorney said the dams are under the State guidelines.

Dave DaSilva, 108 Monroe Street, Haskell said when there is a presentation done none of the presentation materials are given to the public. You need to keep the public informed and make things available for the public. Was the letter for COAH was submitted on time and has the checklist been filled out for the conditions before and after the checklist.
The Borough Administrator said yes and ninety nine percent of the checklist is done.
Dave DaSilva said can I get a copy of the checklist when it is done.
The Borough Administrator said yes.
Dave DaSilva said the items on the checklist are pretty simple and something you should be doing.
The Borough Administrator said some items on the checklist we are doing and the others could be done.
Dave DaSilva said the meeting with the School is that a joint public meeting. The Borough Administrator said yes.

The Mayor closed the Public Discussion.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Six (6) Applications for Raffle Licenses:
Re: 1) Saint Francis School – RA:745 and RA:746, 2) Lakeland Chorale Association –
RA:747, RA:748 and RA:749, 3) Saint Francis of Assisi Church – RA:750
Application for Used Car Lot License:
Re: Automotive Handlers, 1368 Ringwood Avenue, Haskell. (Approved by the
Police Chief, Building Inspector and Health Department)

Resolution #133-0-10:
Re: Refund Tax overpayments on various properties for the 3rd Quarter 2010 due to
County Board Judgments in the amount of $1,053.20

WHEREAS, there exist tax overpayments on the properties listed herein for the third quarter of 2010 due to County Board Judgments

BLOCK LOT AMOUNT
103.03 7 $271.66
317 6.15 $170.45
317 4.02 $336.50
317 5.16 $144.67
317 7.01 $129.92

WHEREAS, the owners have requested a refund of said overpayments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer shall refund a total of $1,053.20 as per the certification of the Tax Collector.

Resolution #134-0-10:
Re: Refund of Tax overpayments on various properties for the 3rd Quarter 2010 in
the amount of $25,886.94

WHEREAS, there exist tax overpayments on the properties listed herein for the third quarter of 2010 due to County Board Judgments

BLOCK LOT AMOUNT
103.03 7 $271.66
317 6.15 $170.45
317 4.02 $336.50
317 5.16 $144.67
317 7.01 $129.92

WHEREAS, the owners have requested a refund of said overpayments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer shall refund a total of $1,053.20 as per the certification of the Tax Collector.

Resolution #135-0-10:
Re: Cancel Stale Dated Checks in the amount of $35,545.01

WHEREAS, there exists several stale dated checks for the Borough
of Wanaque, which remain outstanding as of September 13, 2010:

WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to formally cancel these stale
dated checks to surplus:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following
Checks be cancelled:

CURRENT ACCT:

Check#224353 – Dated 09/15/09 $1115.83

TOTAL $1115.83
RECREATION ACCT:

Check#2173 – Dated 9/2/09 $ 10.00

TOTAL $ 10.00
GENERAL CAPITAL:

Check#1849 – Dated 10/31/09 $14258.68
Check#1856 – Dated 10/31/09 $20160.50
TOTAL $34419.18

Resolution #136-0-10:
Re: 2009 Audit – Corrective Action Plan

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4 requires the Governing Body of every local unit to have an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, The Annual Report of Audit for the year 2009 has been filed by a Registered Municipal Accountant with the Municipal Clerk as per the requirements of N.J.S. 40A: 5-6, and a copy has been received by each member of the Governing Body; and
WHEREAS, Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey is authorized to prescribe reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs, as per R.S. 52:27BB-34; and
WHEREAS, The Local Finance Board has promulgated a regulation requiring that the Governing Body of each municipality shall by Resolution certify to the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that all members of the Governing Body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the Annual Audit entitled:
General Comments
Recommendations
and
WHEREAS, The members of the Governing Body have personally reviewed as a minimum the Annual Report of Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Audit entitled:

General Comments
Recommendations

as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the Governing Body; and
WHEREAS, Such Resolution of certification shall be adopted by Governing Body no later than forty-five days after receipt of the Annual Audit, as per the regulations of the Local Finance Board; and
WHEREAS, All members of the Governing Body have received and have familiarized themselves with, at least, the minimum requirements of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as stated aforesaid and have subscribed to the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance Board, and
WHEREAS, Failure to comply with the promulgations of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey may subject the members of the local Governing Body to the penalty provisions of R.S. 52:27BB-52 - to wit:
R.S. 52:27BB-52 - “A local officer or member of a local Governing Body who, after a date fixed for compliance fails or refuses to obey an order of the Director of Local Government Services, under the provisions of this Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than on thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his office.”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Governing Body of the Borough of Wanaque, hereby states that it has compiled with the promulgation of the Local Finance board of the State of New Jersey dated July 30, 1968 and does hereby submit a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said compliance.

Resolution #137-0-10:
Re: Award Bid – Melrose Avenue and Furnace Avenue Improvements

WHEREAS, the Borough of Wanaque advertised for and received bids on September 8, 2010 for the reconstruction of Melrose Avenue, Furnace Avenue and repaving the First Aid Squad parking lot from the following:

1. John Garcia Construction Co., Inc. $248,940.96
183 Friar Lane 43,088.00
Clifton, NJ 07013 $292,028.96

2. Mike Fitzpatrick & Son $264,020.00
18 Cozy Lake Road P.O. Box 430 44,160.00
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 $308,180.00

3. AJM Contractors $305,570.50
300 Kuller Road 34,020.00
Clifton, NJ 07011 $339,590.50

4. Jo-Med Contracting Corp. $317,180.00
815 Garden Street 40,570.00
Elizabeth, NJ 07202 $357,750.00

5. Schenley Construction, Inc. Base $312,832.00
731 Warwick Tpke. Alternate A 45,610.00
Hewitt, NJ 07421 Total $358,442.00

6. D.R. Mullen Construction $340,709.50
38 Edison Avenue 38,970.00
Oakland NJ 07436 $379,679.50

7. Salomone Brothers $376,257.55
17 Demarest Drive 34,730.00
Wayne, NJ 07470-6744 $410,987.55

8. Sanitary Construction Company $424,296.00
415 Franklin Avenue. 67,067.60
Rockaway, NJ 07866 $491,363.60

9. Montana Construction Corp., Inc. $530,711.29
80 Contant Avenue 51,514.00
Lodi, NJ 07644 $582,225.29
and;

WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator and Borough Engineer have reviewed the bid of John Garcia Construction Company and fine it to be the lowest responsive and responsible bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a contract for the reconstruction of Melrose Avenue, Furnace Avenue, and the repaving of the First Aid Parking Lot (Alternate A) be awarded to John Garcia Construction Company, 183 Friar Lane, Clifton, N.J. 07013 at the low bid price of $248,940.96 plus alternate A, $43,088.00 for a total of $292,028.96; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in budget accounts X-GC-03-359-201, X-GC-03-361-201, and Y-WC-04-120-201.

Resolution #138-0-10:
Re: Award State Contract – Warnock Automotive – 2010 Police Charger

BE IT RESOLVED that a contract be awarded to Warnock Fleet, 175 Route 10 East, East Hanover, New Jersey for the purchase of one 2010 Dodge Charger Police Vehicle with options under State Contract #A72468; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Budget Account 0-CU-01-125-263.

Resolution #141-0-10:
Re: Appoint Diana Pasquale – Clerk Typist

BE IT RESOLVED that Diana Pasquale be and hereby is appointed to the title of Clerk Typist effective September 13, 2010 at a salary of $41,751.

Resolution #142-0-10:
Re: Community Development Block Grant Extension

BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Borough Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a No-Cost time extension to the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Passaic New Jersey and the Borough of Wanaque for Community Development Block Grant Funds.

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet 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 August 2010 None.

4. Municipal Court Report for August 2010 None.

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Theoharous and Cortellessa 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.

___________________________
Daniel Mahler
Mayor


Administrator:

Engineer:

Attorney:

COMMUNICATIONS:

None.

NEW BUSINESS:

Local Government Best Practices Checklist – Resolutions #139-0-10 and #141-0-10:

Resolution #139-0-10:
Re: Absence from meeting policy

On entertainment of the Mayor Councilmen Pasquariello and Theoharous moved that,
WHEREAS, from time to time an appointed member of a board, committee, commission, authority or other agency of the Borough fails to attend the requisite number of meetings as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-12.1; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council wishes to adhere to the “Best Practices” standard set by the State of New Jersey;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all boards, committees, commissions, authorities or other agencies of the Borough be and are hereby notified of the vacancy and attendance requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-12.1 and are hereby directed to immediately notify the Governing Body if any member is in violation of this provision; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Clerk be and is hereby directed to provide a copy of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-12.1 to all boards, committees, authorities or other agencies of the Borough, and to provide a copy to each newly appointed member.

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

Resolution #140-0-10:
Re: Health Benefits restriction

On entertainment of the Mayor Councilmen Pasquariello and Theoharous moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that a policy be and is hereby established that, for an employee to be eligible for health benefits, said employee must work a minimum 35-hour work week.

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

Joint Meeting with Board of Education to discuss community needs and shared services:

The Borough Administrator to set up a meeting.

Revaluation:

Resolution to be done for the October 4, 2010 meeting.

Closed Session:
Re: Litigation / Negotiation / Personnel

Held prior to the meeting.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Resolution #65-0-10 – Bond Reduction – Valley View:

Held.

Welcome to Wanaque Sign:

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pettet and Theoharous moved a motion to approve the location of the sign with the stipulation of the permission of the property owner for parking.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.

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 2010 $ 23,459.94
Current Operating 2010 $ 240,914.07
Water Operating Prepaid $ 286.72
Water Operating 2010 $ 70,224.31
Sewer Operating 2010 $ 2,309.86
General Capital $ 28,050.50
Water Capital $ 2,116.25
Escrow $ 1,575.50
Recreation Trust $ 3,033.00
Housing Trust $ 1,009.20
Unemployment/Disability $ 1,077.68
Animal Trust $ 52.80

Voucher Total: $ 374,109.83

PAYROLL:

PR #16 8/13/2010 $ 187,566.49
PR #17 8/27/2010 $ 188,695.41
PR #18 9/10/2010 $ 192,626.64

Payroll Total: $ 568,888.54

Grand Total: $ 942,998.37

Passaic County Tax - $1,932,387.18
Passaic County Open Space - $34,230.90
Wanaque BOE - $985,080.00

On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the resolution adopted and forthwith approved it.

APPROVED: September 13, 2010

___________________________
Daniel Mahler
Mayor

Payrolls:

Councilmen Pettet and Theoharous moved a resolution approving the following payrolls:

On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the resolution adopted and forthwith approved it.

APPROVED: September 13, 2010
________________________________
Daniel Mahler
Mayor


ADJOURNMENT:

On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved a motion to adjourn the meeting.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried; meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.


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Katherine J. Falone, RMC, CMC
Municipal Clerk