MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING
BOROUGH OF WANAQUE
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
April 19, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque was held on Monday, April 19, 2010, at 8:00 P.M. in the Wanaque Municipal Building.The Mayor called the meeting to order with the flag salute.
On roll call, the following Council Members responded: Balunis, Cisco, Cortellessa, and Pettet. Councilman Pasquariello and Theoharous were 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 dates, time and place of the Regular Meetings 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 with the Municipal Clerk.MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of March 8, 2010.
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Cortellesa and Councilwoman Cisco moved a motion to approve the aforementioned minutes.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.Special Meeting of March 29, 2010
Held.
ORDINANCES:
Public Hearing 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 Balunis and Pettet moved a motion that Ordinance #2-0-10 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 TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, CHAPTER 108, “VEHICLES & TRAFFIC TO AMEND SECTION 108-25, PARKING RESTRICTIONS DURING SNOW REMOVAL”.
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 what was finally decided to do with this Ordinance.
The Mayor said we are going to vote on it now.
Dave DaSilva said so how can you have a public hearing if you don’t tell the
public what you decided. What is the Ordinance is it to remove alternate side of the street parking or keep it.
The Mayor said it’s the same Ordinance. I believe the Ordinance is to institute alternate side of the street parking on Decker and a portion of Bergen Avenue.
Dave DaSilva said a few years ago when you were going to go in to put sidewalks and curbs in that area you told the residents they would be allowed to park on both sides of the street and you are taking away gravel areas in front of their homes. While I understand that there is an issue with snow removal you’re telling the same residents a couple of years later they will not be able to do that any longer. Is that correct.
The Mayor said if the Council votes on it that’s what they’re telling them. It’s not something I’m in favor of but I don’t get a vote.
Dave DaSilva said okay I just want to make sure I understood what the course of events were.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.Councilman Balunis and Pettet moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, CHAPTER 108-25, “VEHICLES & TRAFFIC TO AMEND SECTION 108-25, PARKING RESTRICTIONS DURING SNOW REMOVAL” 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.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Hearing of Ord. #4-0-10:
Re: Amend Cell Tower on Schools Ordinance
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pettet and Balunis moved a motion that Ordinance #4-0-10 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 #18-0-09 REGULATING WIRELESS TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION TOWERS AND ANTENNAS.
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.
No one came forward.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Councilwoman Cisco and Councilman Cortellessa moved that,BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #18-0-09 REGULATING WIRELESS TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION TOWERS AND ANTENNAS 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.On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Introduction of Ord. #5-0-10:
Re: Resurfacing of the First Aid Squad Parking Lot - $44,300 Capital Improvement FundOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Pettet and Cortellessa moved that Ordinance #5-0-10 be taken from the table and read by the Clerk, by title only, for consideration of first reading
On roll call, all voted yes, except Councilwoman Cisco who abstained and the Mayor declared the motion carried.The Clerk took from the table and read by title only as follows:
A CAPITAL ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $44,300.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPAVING THE PARKING LOT AT THE WANAQUE FIRST AID SQUAD BUILDING
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Pettet and Cortellessa moved that,BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: A CAPITAL ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $44,300.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPAVING THE PARKING LOT AT THE WANAQUE FIRST AID SQUAD BUILDING 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 10th day of May 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 except Councilwoman Cisco who abstained and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Work Meeting)
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
The Mayor opened the Public Discussion.
Dave DaSilva, 108 Monroe Street, Haskell said there are a few things I’d like you to consider when you continue to revise the 2010 budget. Went to the website and said it included things discussed at the previous meeting. What were those items.
The Mayor read the items on the list.
Dave DaSilva said those items should be reflected in the document.
The Borough Administrator said they are on there.
Dave DaSilva said when I opened the document on sheet 12 the thirty nine thousand dollars for Mayor and Council salaries is still in the document.
The Borough Administrator said because that was not part of my list. The
document that was produced was based on the list that I presented that evening. The council that evening made a motion to reduce their salaries. That is not reflected in there.
Dave DaSilva said the four percent Cap with the calculation that the auditor did what is the difference between where we were as to where we need to be.
The Borough Administrator said about sixty thousand dollars.
Dave DaSilva said in addition to where we were.
The Borough Administrator said right now with all of those changes including the Council salaries we are still sixty thousand dollars above Cap.
Dave DaSilva said where did we start last month before those changes.
The Borough Administrator said two hundred ninety six thousand dollars is the total we worked off of.
The Mayor said it says need an additional twenty five thousand dollars so it has to be three hundred thousand dollars something.
Dave DaSilva said there are some revenues for the sewer authority collection
service agreement included in the 2009 budget but not included in the 2010 budget. Later on in the budget there are some expenses that are associated with collections services from the Wanaque Borough Sewerage Authority that went from eight thousand five hundred dollars in 2009 to ten thousand dollars in 2010. How do you account that this is a municipal agency.
The Borough Administrator said they are two different things. The money that is not appropriated in 2010 for collection services had to do with the interlocal service agreement we had with the sewer authority for billing so that went away. The other collection sis the sewer collection that is the fees that we have to pay to the sewer utility not that is the eight hundred fifteen dollars a year. That’s a sewer charge.
Dave DaSilva said it is worded the exact same way. On sheet 10 there is a bunch of miscellaneous reserves there is a section for two hundred thousands dollars for debt services what is that money for.
The Borough Administrator said that is grant money that came in that was not applied to the particular Ordinance at the time so we are bringing it into the budget.
Dave DaSilva said what is the ninety five thousand dollars from the public library.
The Borough Administrator said the ninety five thousand dollars is thirty thousand dollars that they have agreed to give us for our cost for maintenance and insurance and the additional sixty five thousand dollars that we have asked them for.
Dave DaSilva said there is sale of property what property is that for.
The Borough Administrator said that is the vehicles we sold earlier this year.
Dave DaSilva said on sheet 11 under miscellaneous revenues there is section g it is special items of general review anticipated with prior written consent of the direction of the division of local government services other special items it is around 819000 and last year was 294000 what is that.
The Borough Administrator said I don’t know that I have to look at it. What that includes is all of those other items under miscellaneous revenue section g the two hundred thousand dollars you spoke about the increase in the cell tower lease, the sale of property, the hotel occupancy fee, etc. All that is a recap of what you see on sheet 10.
Dave DaSilva said on sheet 12 under Administrative and Executive for 2009 one hundred twelve thousand dollars and change and spent a little over one hundred seven thousand dollars and budgeted one hundred twelve thousand dollars again this year why did you budget more then was spent. Are you anticipating an increase.
The Borough Administrator said for 2010 is based on what my actual budget number is for salaries.
Dave DaSilva said those are people with agreed upon raises. The same thing goes for municipal clerk there is anticipated raises in there.
The Borough Administrator said yes. There are minimal anticipated raises in all of this we are still in negotiations.
Dave DaSilva said on sheet 15a there is thirty three thousand dollars for a new police vehicle. Is that the second vehicle we anticipate purchasing this year.
The Borough Administrator said we did not buy a 2010 vehicle. Normally we buy one at the end of the year and then one in January. We are not buying one in January this will be used to purchase a vehicle at the end of 2010. Because usually we scrape together money out of other accounts but there is no money going to be left in the other accounts.
Dave DaSilva said did we budget two cars last year. So the one car that you got form the sheriff does not cover your needs for.
The Borough Administrator said no we always budgeted one car. No.
Dave DaSilva said I don’t know your fleet management policy but when everyone else is scraping and we’re canceling events and possible reducing services to go a year without a police car maybe something you would want to consider.
The Borough Administrator said we only bought one car last year. We only bought one 2009 we are not buying any 2010 and this would be for 2011 and we may only be buying one car as opposed to two.
The Mayor said they do put a lot of wear and tear on them.
The Borough Administrator said we have looked at everything and we still need to operate and there are certain requirements that we have and that is one of them.
Dave DaSilva said I understand that but when we are cutting across the board. On sheet 15a miscellaneous other expenses for the fire department.
The Borough Administrator said why the increase because there are certain PEOSH requirements that we are required to do.
Dave DaSilva said I was hoping that was the money for the parade. On sheet 15b there are other expenses for the road department that increased.
The Borough Administrator said the road salt went up.
Dave DaSilva said on sheet 17 the celebration of public events cutting the seventeen thousand dollars is that the picnic.
The Borough Administrator said yes.
Dave DaSilva said on sheet 18 there is an expenditure without appropriation what is that.
The Borough Administrator said we got a grant in last year but we did not do a Chapter 159 to insert it in the budget but it somehow got put into the computer system so we spent against it without having it so that money will be made but we still have to show it in the budget. The revenues will show up in 2011.
Dave DaSilva said on sheet 26 there is one hundred eighty five thousand dollars for the capital improvement fund.
The Borough Administrator said that is money that can be used for capital expenses or for down payments on Ordinances. That is an annual appropriation that we put in there that does not affect the Cap. We are appropriating 44000 for the first aid squad. That’s coming out of there. It is a pool of money that we put together year after year that we do use for down payments. If we are doing a capital improvement Ordinance most of the time we will put down ten percent where five percent is the minimum required or if we are able to buy something and be able to pay cash for it instead of financing it. It’s like a savings account. Or needing to put a roof on or buy a new truck for the road department for some small item where it doesn’t pay to go out and finance it.
Councilwoman Cisco said a perfect example of that would be the handicapped lift coming in for the three flights of steps. The seven thousand dollars that we used to purchase it.
Dave DaSilva said are there any items in the budget that you are spending every year that do no affect the Cap calculation.
The Borough Administrator said the Cap calculation this year is not affected by debt service and because we did so well with health benefits this year the health benefits is only in the Cap up to four percent and everything over four percent is outside of the Cap and actually this year I think we are flat if not a little bit lower on health benefits and pension is outside the Cap basically everything else is in.
Dave DaSilva said thank you.William King, 32 Evergreen Avenue, Haskell said Mayor you called the Haskell section a slum and it is appalling you call any part of town as a slum.
The Mayor said I was referring to the property north of Doty Road prior to the Haskell town center being built and the first house I owned was in Haskell.
Larry Montena, 1103 and 1105 Ringwood Avenue, Haskell said what is the status of Ringwood Avenue. I am a businessman in town and kept the property well. Mr. Benecke owes an apology to people on the south side of Doty Road. There is no parking for the businesses. Should take down the building on the corner of Doty Road and Ringwood Avenue. There is a business district without parking. You are wiping out a business district. I spoke to Mr. Falciglia and he has no plans to redevelop the area south of Doty Road. Can we knock the building at 1085 Ringwood Avenue down. You should consider to knock it down.
The Mayor said there is the cost of liability.
Larry Montena said there are two monitoring wells there on the property.
The Borough Administrator said the monitoring wells are on the property where the cleaners were.
Larry Montena said it is a conflict of the property.
The Borough Administrator said the monitoring well has no effect of the parking situation for Phoenix Club.
Larry Montena said there was a flood there and someone could get hurt. Consider taking the building down.
The Mayor said how much parking is there now.
Larry Montena said not enough.
Councilman Balunis said part of the bonding ninety thousand dollars is for the demolition of the building.
The Borough Administrator said ninety thousand dollars is for the demolition.
Councilman Balunis said the building is empty and should consider taking it down.
The Borough Administrator said we’ll look into doing that.John Maiello, 26 Rhinesmith Avenue, Wanaque said parking on Ringwood Avenue is not enough. You have money to take the building down.
Sandy Lawson said I concur with Mr. Maiello and you would not know it is parking for municipal business. There are no signs and it is secluded and you should make a new parking lot.
The Borough Administrator said we will move forward with the survey to demolish the building.Christine Meakem, 215 Meadowbrook Avenue, Wanaque said four hundred eighty five thousand dollars was paid for the building.
The Borough Administrator said we looked at the redevelopment and when we move on the redevelopment and put whatever there.
Christine Meakem said you are not in the real estate business. What is the resolution for twenty one thousand dollars.
The Borough Administrator said for the ballfield.
Christine Meakem said the sewer is two thousand five hundred dollars and there is seventy eight thousand dollars for Pulte and a loss of taking it off the tax rolls.
The Borough Administrator said that is theoretical debt service.Larry Montena said you are wiping out a business district. I spoke to Mr. Falciglia and he said he has no plans to redevelop the area. Can we knock it down and you should consider to knock it down.
The Mayor said cost of liability.
Larry Montena said there are two monitoring wells there on the property.
The Borough Administrator said the monitoring wells are on the property where the cleaners were.
Larry Montena said it is a conflict.
The Borough Administrator said the monitoring well has no effect of the parking situation.
Larry Montena said there was a flood there and someone could get hurt. Should consider taking the building down.
The Mayor said how much parking is there now.
Larry Montena said not enough.
Councilman Balunis said part of the bonding in the Ordinance is for the demolition which is ninety thousand dollars.
The Borough Administrator said ninety thousand dollars in the Ordinance is for demolition.
Councilman Balunis said it is an empty building and should consider taking it down.
The Borough Administrator said we’ll look into doing that.Christine Meakem said the taxpayers are responsible for the four hundred eighty five thousand dollars and the bonding. When the school budget goes down what happens.
The Mayor said we appoint a committee and they meet and decide what happens.
Christine Meakem said you should keep that in mind and do not go in the real estate business.John Maiello, 26 Rhinesmith Avenue, Wanaque said I disagree with Ms. Meakem. It is done and over with. You should take down the building and make sure there is parking for the businesses.
Grace Maiello, 26 Rhinesmith Avenue, Wanaque said in the Wanaque section there is a lack of parking and since the parking lot next door is dangerous and can’t something be done.
The Borough Administrator said we will have the road department look at it tomorrow.
Grace Maiello said there should be a municipal parking lot for businesses up this way.John DiMeglio, 414 Ringwood Avenue, Wanaque said the dissolving of the Wanaque Valley Regional Sewer Authority is not being discussed any more. The chairman now is from West Milford.
The Mayor said yes I know that.
John DiMeglio said the bill went to the regional sewer authority and it should have went to West Milford.
The Mayor said you should ask the regional sewer authority.
John DiMeglio said why does Lakeland Regional High School have more board members from Ringwood.
The Mayor said it is based on a formula.
John DiMeglio said should be the same for the sewer authority.
The Mayor said you have to ask them.
John DiMeglio said sewer rate you sent to the Finance Board the rates were wrong.Sandy Lawson, 28 Haskell Avenue, Haskell said the financing for the house was that bonded for, financed or a grant.
The Borough Administrator said the three hundred ninety nine thousand dollars was a grant.
The Mayor closed the Public Discussion.
CONSENT AGENDA:Application for Raffle License re:
Saint Francis of Assisi Home School Association – RA:733Application to Amend Bingo License BL:186 re:
Wanaque First Aid Squad First Aid AuxiliaryApplication for Amusement Machine License re:
Phoenix Club, 1093 Ringwood Avenue, Haskell (Approved by Police Chief and Fire OfficialTwo (2) Membership Applications for Wanaque Volunteer Fire Department re:
Herbert Bachmann – Company #2 and Scott Montegari, Jr. – Company #1 effective immediately
Resolution #60-0-10:
Re: Refund of Tax overpayment for 4th Quarter of 2008 as a result of a State Tax Court Judgment on Block 313.07, Lot 3.08 in the amount of $1,507.69
WHEREAS, there exist a tax overpayment on the property listed herein for the fourth quarter of 2008 as a result of a State Tax Court Judgment:BLOCK LOT AMOUNT
313.07 3.08 $250.27WHEREAS, the owners have requested a refund of said overpayments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer shall refund a total of $250.27 as per the certification of the Tax Collector.
Resolution #62-0-10:
Re: Approval of Tax exemption for the year 2010 by the Tax Assessor for Block 999, Lot 7 in the amount of $21,568.78WHEREAS, Block 999 Lot 7 has been approved for tax exemption for the year 2010 by the Tax Assessor
WHEREAS, there is a total amount due for Block 999 Lot 7 in the amount of $21,568.78
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector shall cancel the 2010 tax on this parcel.Resolution #63-0-10:
Re: Temporary Emergency Appropriation for the 2010 Temporary Budget in the amount of $216,169.58TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPRROPRIATION
WHEREAS, an emergent condition has arisen with respect to adoption of the 2010 Municipal Budget and N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-20 provides for an emergency temporary appropriation until the adoption of the 2010 Municipal Budget, and
WHEREAS, the total Temporary Budget including this resolution will total $2,810,204.58.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-20:
A temporary appropriation be made for the 2010 Temporary Budget in the amount of $216,169.58.Letter from Annetto Roskelly, 24 Bellot Road, Ringwood re:
Re: Refund of Raffle License Application RA: 732 fee in the amount of $20.00On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Balunis and Councilwoman Cisco moved a motion to approve the aforementioned Consent Agenda.
On roll call, all voted yes except Councilwoman Cisco who abstained from 9.1 and 9.2 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 March 2010 NONE.
4. Municipal Court Report for March 2010
5. Welfare Report for March 2010 - NONE.On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Pettet 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:
Letter from Capodagli Property Company re: Bond Reduction for the project at Boulevard and Fourth Avenue from $1,157,932.00 to $618,599.00
HeldLetter from Ann Smolen re: Parking on First Street, Wanaque
Received and filedLetter from Nancy DiBartolo Re: Road Maintenance on Molinari Drive and abandoned house on Gorge Drive
Being taken care ofNEW BUSINESS:
Appointment of Recreation Commission Member
HeldResolution #68-0-10
Appointment of three (3) Open Space Committee members for three (3) Year TermsOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Pettet and Balunis moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that the following are hereby re-appointed to the Open Space Committee for a three (3) year term expiring April 1, 2013:
Art Koning, 10 DuPont Avenue, Haskell
Jim Affinito, 9 Whistler Place, Haskell
Lee C. Smith, 29 Roseland Avenue, Haskell
On roll call all voted yes and the Mayor declared the motion carried.Application for Ice Cream License re: John DeCrocker, 10A Brookside Heights, Wanaque (Pending approval of inspections by the Police Department and the Health Department – Held
The Mayor appointed Councilman Balunis and Councilwoman Cisco for the Lakeland Regional High School budget and Councilman Cortellessa and Councilman Pasquariello for the Wanaque and Haskell Elementary School budget as liasions if the budgets do not pass.Closed Session:
Re: Litigation/Negotiation/Personnel
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:Creation of Historical Commission:
Held.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution #61-0-10:
Re: Passaic County Board of Social Services authorized to administer all Public Assistance services for the Borough of Wanaque effective July 1, 2010On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Cortellessa and Councilwoman Cisco moved that,
WHEREAS, the Borough of Wanaque currently administers a Public Assistance Program for residents of said Borough; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has amended the Public Assistance Services Program statewide, making provisions for municipalities to authorize the administration of their residents services to be performed by the County; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Wanaque has contacted the Passaic County Director of social Services and has determined that the County can efficiently and effectively service the residents of Wanaque for their Public Assistance needs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Borough of Wanaque that effective July 1, 2010, the Passaic County Board of Social Services is hereby authorized to administer all Public Assistance services for residents of the Borough of Wanaque.On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #64-0-10:
Re: Future Sanitation to assume Scuffy’s Contract – Held.Resolution #65-0-10:
Re: Bond Reduction – Valley View Held.Resolution #66-0-10:
Re: Current Estimate #1 – Memorial Field Lights – Lucas Electric, Inc. and Musco Lighting in the amount of $165,065.00 and current Estimate #2 in the amount of $24,320.00On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Pettet and Councilwoman Cisco moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that current estimate #1 in the amount of $165,065.00 payable to Lucas Electric and Musco Lighting, and current estimate #2 in the amount of $24,320.00 payable to Lucas Electric for the lights at Memorial Field be and are hereby approved.On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #67-0-10:
Re: Tonnage GrantOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Pettet and Councilwoman Cisco moved that,
WHEREAS, The Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, P.L.1987, c.102, has established a recycling fund from which tonnage grant may be made to municipalities in order to encourage local source separation and recycling programs; andWHEREAS, It is the intent and the spirit of the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act to use the tonnage grants to develop new municipal recycling programs and to continue and to expand existing programs; and
WHEREAS, The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has promulgated recycling regulations to
Implement the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act; and
WHEREAS, The recycling regulations impose on municipalities certain requirements as a condition for applying for tonnage grants, including but not limited to, making and keeping accurate, verifiable records of materials collected and claimed by the municipality; and
WHEREAS, A resolution authorizing this municipality to apply for the 2009 Recycling Tonnage Grant will memorialize the commitment of this municipality to recycling and to indicate the assent of the Mayor and Council to the efforts undertaken by the municipality and the requirements contained in the Recycling Act and recycling regulations; and
WHEREAS, Such a resolution should designate the individual authorized to ensure the application is properly completed and timely filed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque that the Borough of Wanaque hereby endorses the submission of the recycling tonnage grant application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and designates Thomas Carroll to ensure that the application is properly filed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the monies received from the recycling tonnage grant be deposited in a dedicated recycling trust fund to be used solely for the purposes of recycling.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: (Work Meeting)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 $ 6,902.45
PFRS/PERS $702,550.00
CURRENT OPERATING 2009 $ 10,416.10
CURRENT OPERATING 2010 $349,844.19
WATER OPERATING PREPAID $ 1,282.31
WATER OPERATING 2010 $ 48,548.61
SEWER OPERATING PREPAID $ 338.36
SEWER OPERATING 2010 (WVRSA 3rd Qtr Payment) $704,410.95
GENERAL CAP PREPAID (1237 Ringwood Avenue) $282,432.65
GENERAL CAPITAL (Lucas/Musco Lighting) $201,573.89
ESCROW $5,130.01
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE $ 18,798.00
ANIMAL TRUST $ 3,307.20
RECREATION TRUST $3,622.25OTHER TRUST $ 100.00
TOTAL VOUCHERS $2,339,256.97
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the resolution adopted and forthwith approved it.
APPROVED: April 19, 2010
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Daniel Mahler
Mayor
Payrolls:Councilman Pettet and Councilwoman Cisco moved a resolution approving the following payrolls:
Payroll #5 03/12/10 $190,722.02
Payroll #4 03/26/10 $185,526.15Payroll #5 04/09/10 $191,470.52
Payroll Total $567,718.69GRAND TOTAL $2,906,975.66
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the resolution adopted and forthwith approved it.
APPROVED: April 19, 2010
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Daniel Mahler
MayorADJOURNMENT:
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilwoman Cisco and Councilman Balunis moved a motion to adjourn the meeting.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried; meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
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Katherine J. Falone, RMC, CMC
Municipal Clerk