MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING
BOROUGH OF WANAQUE
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
May 10, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque was held on Monday, May 10, 2010, at 9:25 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, Pettet, and Pasquariello. Councilman Theoharous 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 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:
Special Meeting of March 29, 2010
Regular Meeting of April 19, 2010
Special Meeting of April 27, 2010On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Cortellessa and Councilwoman Cisco moved a motion to approve the aforementioned minutes.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.PRESENTATION:
The Mayor read a letter from Captain Fackina and an Award was presented to Sergeant Philip Cavallaro
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution #83-0-10:
Re: Wanaque School BudgetOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Cortellessa and Councilman Balunis moved that,
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, COUNTY OF PASSAIC DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING AMOUNTS TO BE RAISED FOR WANAQUE BOROUGH SCHOOL TAXES FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR.
WHEREAS, in the 2010-2011 General Fund School Budget for the Wanaque Borough School District was presented to the voters of the Borough of Wanaque and on Tuesday, April 20,2010 and said budget was rejected by a majority of the voters; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council, of the Borough of Wanaque, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-37, after consultation with the Board of Education of the Wanaque Borough School District has determined the amounts which in the judgment of the Mayor and Council are necessary to be appropriated for each item appearing in such Budget to provide a thorough and efficient system of school in the district;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Wanaque that it hereby certifies to the Passaic County Board of Taxation the total of the amounts so determined to be necessary to be raised by taxes for the 2010-2011 school year for the Wanaque Borough School District, and said amounts to be raised are considered by the Borough to be sufficient to provide for a thorough and efficient education system are as follows:
General Fund: Total
a. Original Tax Levy on Ballot $11,975,965
b. Debt Service $ 462,998.00
c. Amount of Reduction $ 155,000.00
d. Amount of tax levy being certified by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque $12,283,863.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the underlying determinations and supporting reasons of the Borough Council for its reduction in the Wanaque Borough School District Budget for 2010-2011 and the decrease in the tax levy is in the following line item:
$155,000.00 11-000-291-270
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded immediately to:
a. The Wanaque Borough School District
b. The Passaic County Board of Taxation
c. The Passaic County Superintendent of Schools (2 copies).
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.Resolution #84-0-10:
Re: Lakeland School BudgetOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilman Pettet and Councilman Cortellessa moved that,
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, COUNTY OF PASSAIC DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING AMOUNTS TO BE RAISED FOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TAXES FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR.
WHEREAS, in the 2010-2011 General Fund School Budget for the Lakeland Regional High School District was presented to the voters of the Borough of Wanaque and Ringwood on Tuesday, April 20,2010 and said budget was rejected by a majority of the voters; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council, of the Borough of Wanaque, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-37, after consultation with the Board of Education of the Lakeland Regional High School District has determined the amounts which in the judgment of the Mayor and Council are necessary to be appropriated for each item appearing in such Budget to provide a thorough and efficient system of school in the district;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Wanaque that it hereby certifies to the Passaic County Board of Taxation the total of the amounts so determined to be necessary to be raised by taxes for the 2010-2011 school year for the Lakeland Regional High School District, and said amounts to be raised are considered by the Borough to be sufficient to provide for a thorough and efficient education system are as follows:
Borough of Borough of General Fund: Total Wanaque's Share Ringwood's Share
a. Original Tax Levy $16,518,176, $7,432,036 Wanaque, $9,086,140 Ringwood on Ballot
b. Debt Service $ 154,662 Wanaque Share, $189,085 Ringwood Share.
c. Amount of Reduction $ 100,000
d. Amount of tax levy being certified by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque $7,387,043 for General Fund, $154,662 Debt Service, $7,541,705 Total.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the underlying determinations and supporting reasons of the Borough Council for its reduction in the Lakeland Regional High School District Budget for 2009-2010 and the decrease in the tax levy are in the following line items:
$100,000 11-000-240-103-02, Salaries of Principals/Assistant Principals
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded immediately to:
d. The Lakeland Regional High School District
e. The Passaic County Board of Taxation
f. The Borough of Ringwood Tax Assessor
g. The Passaic County Superintendent of Schools (2 copies)
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.ORDINANCES:
Public Hearing of Ord. #5-0-10:
Re: Resurfacing of the First Aid Squad Parking Lot - $44,300 Capital Improvement Fund
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved a motion that Ordinance #5-0-10 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: A CAPITAL ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $44,300.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPAVING THE PARKING LOT AT THE WANAQUE FIRST AID SQUAD BUILDING.
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.Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet 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 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, except Councilwoman Cisco who abstained, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Introduction of Ord. #6-0-10:
Re: Capital Ordinance for Façade ImprovementsOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Balunis moved that Ordinance #6-0-10 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 APPROPRIATE $127,000 IN COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND $40,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE FOR THE HASKELL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF $167,000.
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Balunis moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $127,000 IN COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND $40,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE FOR THE HASKELL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF $167,000 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 14th day of June 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. #7-0-10:
Re: Capital Ordinance for Second Avenue Avenue DrainageOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that Ordinance #7-0-10 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 APPROPRIATE $83,800 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND $30,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE FOR THE 2ND AVENUE DRAINAGE PROJECT FOR A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF $113,800.
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $83,800 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND $30,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE FOR THE 2ND AVENUE DRAINAGE PROJECT FOR A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF $113,800 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 14th day of June 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. #8-0-10:
Re: COLA Index Rate OrdinanceOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Cortellessa and Pettet moved that Ordinance #8-0-10 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: CALENDAR YEAR 2010 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14)
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Cortellessa and Pettet moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) 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 14th day of June 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 the 2010 Current, Water Utility and Sewer Utility Budgets and other Financial and Budgetary Resolutions –
The Administrator gave a presentation on the budget.
Resolution #90-0-10:
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that,
Municipal Budget of the Borough of Wanaque, County of Passaic for the Fiscal Year 2010. It is hereby certified that the Budget and Capital Budget annexed hereto and hereby made a part hereof is a true copy of the Budget and Capital Budget approved by resolution of the Governing Body on the 10th day of May, 2010 and that public advertisement will be made in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:4-6 and N.J.A.C. 5:30-4.4(d). Certified by me, this 10th day of May, 2010, Katherine J. Falone, Clerk. It is hereby certified that the approved Budget annexed hereto and hereby made a part is an exact copy of the original on file with the Clerk of the Governing Body, that all additions are correct, all statements contained herein are in proof and the total of anticipated revenues equals the total of appropriations. Certified by me, this 10th day of May, 2010, Charles J. Ferraioli, Jr., Registered Municipal Accountant, Certified by me, this 10th day of May, 2010, Mary Ann Brindisi, Chief Financial Officer.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
On entertainment of the Mayor Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that,Municipal Budget of the Borough of Wanaque, County of Passaic for the Fiscal Year 2010:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following statements of revenues and appropriations shall constitute the Municipal Budget for the year 2010;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Budget be published by summary only in the Suburban Trends in the issue of May 23, 2010;
The Governing Body of the Borough of Wanaque does hereby approve the following as the Budget for the year 2010:
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes:
Councilman Balunis
Councilwoman Cisco
Councilman Cortellessa
Councilman Pasquariello
Councilman PettetNays: None
Abstained: NONE
Absent: Councilman Theoharous
Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Tax Resolution was approved by the Governing Body of the Borough of Wanaque, County of Passaic, on May 10, 2010.
A Hearing on the Budget and Tax Resolution will be held at the Municipal Building, on June 14, 2010 at 8:00 P.M. at which time and place objections to said Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2010 may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons.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.
Dave DaSilva, 108 Monroe Street, Haskell asked about the Ordinances for the Capital Improvement Fund.
The Borough Administrator said the project is to begin.
Councilwoman Cisco said the funds must be used by this year from 2008.
Dave DaSilva said is there an update on 815 Ringwood Avenue.
The Borough Attorney said it is still up to the Alcoholic Beverage Control and we have heard nothing new.
Dave DaSilva said are there any safety issues for the fire department regarding their equipment.
The Borough Administrator said there are regulations out and they will be given out to the Council. The paid fire departments must do it right away and the volunteers must do it as soon as possible.
Dave DaSilva said if there are safety issues they should be taken care of right away. With regard to the budget cuts that are remaining from a couple of months ago what is the total amount you are cutting from the fire department and is the picnic being restored.
The Borough Administrator said there are no cuts for the fire department and first aid. The picnic will be held this year.
Dave DaSilva said what cuts are back in the budget.
The Mayor read the cuts and the reinstated amounts are one hundred twenty eight thousand dollars.
Dave DaSilva said the copy of the analysis you had can a copy be obtained.
The Borough Administrator said yes.Larry Montena, 1185 Ringwood Avenue, Haskell said what is the status of the parking in the lot.
The Mayor said the road department took the bushes down and we are looking at all the different options.
Larry Montena said we need parking and is the building coming down.
The Mayor said we are having the survey being done.
Larry Montena said as long as something is being done. We should be kept updated with what is happening and the assurance that the building is coming down. The lot should be labeled a municipal parking lot. Will follow up with it.
The Borough Attorney said the building is coming down.
The Borough Administrator said the sign is going up.
Councilman Cortellessa said the lot was cleaned up. They graded the back area and the sign for municipal parking is there. The building is coming down and the lot has been cleaned up. We are taking action to address the building and clean up the area.
Larry Montena said I don’t agree with you and I adamantly disagree with you.
Councilman Cortellessa said then we disagree.
Larry Montena said I took pictures so you can see the before and after.
Councilman Balunis said there was a car parked there in the lot.
Chief Reno said the situation was addressed and taken care of.
Larry Montena said people put up with the parking and the lack of it.
The Mayor closed the Public Discussion.
CONSENT AGENDA:Application for three (3) Raffle Licenses :
Re: Saint Francis of Assisi Church – RA:734, RA:735, RA:736Resolution #73-0-10:
Re: Redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #08-00189 for Block 271, Lot 12 to US Bank-Cust/Sass Muni V dtr in the amount of $27,429.23WHEREAS, a Tax Sale was held for 2008 delinquent Municipal charges on September 30, 2009, and
WHEREAS, US Bank-Cust/Sass Muni V dtr was the successful bidder for Block 271 Lot 12 for which Tax Sale Certificate #08-00189 was assigned, and
WHEREAS, the property owner has redeemed said certificate of which funds have been deposited into the Current Account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer shall refund to the lien holder the amount of $27,429.23 as per the certification of the Tax Collector.Resolution #74-0-10 :
Re: Estimated Tax Bills for 3rd quarter of 2010BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough’s Tax Collector be and she is authorized and directed to issue estimated tax bills for the 3rd Quarter of 2010, upon the approval of the tax rate set forth in Resolution #75-0-10.
Resolution #76-0-10:
Re: Emergency No Parking – Various Streets for the Fire Department Parade
WHEREAS, the Wanaque Borough Fire Department is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a parade on June 12, 2010 and it is necessary to restrict parking on certain streets within the Borough.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.3, “Special Traffic Regulations” that “Emergency No Parking” regulations be implemented on the following streets (both sides) on Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.Streets
Fredericks Street
Stevens Avenue
Furnace Avenue west of Ringwood Avenue
Melrose Avenue
Pellington Street
Rhinesmith Avenue
Cross Street
Leonard Place
Fourth Avenue- from Ringwood Avenue to Boulevard
Resolution #77-0-10:
Re: Approve Conner Strong Business Associate Agreement (HIPAA) Requirement – Consultant to BMEDWHEREAS, the Borough of Wanaque is a member of the Bergen Municipal Employees Benefits Fund (BMED) and Connor Strong is a consultant to BMED for health insurance; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the BMED and the Borough of Wanaque to enter into a Business Associate Agreement with Connor Strong in order to satisfy HIPAA requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to execute a Business Associates Agreement with Connor Strong, 401 Route 73 North, P.O. Box 989, Marlton, N.J. for the purpose of Connor Strong’s work with BMED and the Borough of Wanaque with regards to health insurance.Resolution #78-0-10:
Re: Resolution for Local Finance Board for Water LoanRESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-26(e)
WHEREAS, the Borough of Wanaque believes that:
(a) It is in the public interest to accomplish such purpose;
(b) Said purpose or improvements are for the health, welfare,
convenience or unreasonable or exorbitant;
(c) The amounts to be expended for said purpose or improvements are
not unreasonable or exorbitant;
(d) The proposal is an efficient and feasible means of providing services
for the needs of the inhabitants of the local units and will not create an undue financial burden to be placed upon the local unit or units;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque in the County of Passaic, New Jersey as follows:
Section 1. The Passaic County Improvement Authority’s application to the Local Finance Board (the “Authority Application”) in connection with the issuance by the Borough of Bonds through the Financing Program is hereby approved and the Borough’s Bond Counsel Auditor and other representatives of the Borough are hereby authorized to review the Authority Application and to represent the Borough in matters pertaining thereto.
Section 2. The Clerk of the Borough is hereby directed to prepare and file a copy of the resolution with the Local Finance Board as part of the Authority Application.
Section 3. The Local Finance Board is hereby respectfully requested to consider the Authority Application and to record its findings, recommendations and/or approvals as provided by the applicable New Jersey Statute.Payment to County of Passaic:
Re: 2nd Quarter Taxes for the year 2010 in the amount of $1,726,063.52Payment to Passaic County:
Re: 2nd Quarter Open Space Taxes for the year 2010 in the amount of $35,077.07On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Councilman 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 for April NONE.
2. Police Department Report for April - NONE.
3. Tax Collectors Report for April 2010 NONE.
4. Municipal Court Report for April 2010
5. Welfare Report for April 2010 - NONE.On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello 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.___________________________
Daniel Mahler
Mayor
Administrator:Engineer:
Attorney:
COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Lynn Gordon – Tax Collector
Re: ResignationOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pettet and Pasquariello moved a motion to approve the aforementioned letter of resignation.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.NEW BUSINESS:
Application for a Place to Place Liquor License Transfer:
Re: Expansion of Premises – Provision Foods, LTD, 17 Park Street, Wanaque. Liquor
License #1613-32-010-002 – Resolution #79-0-10On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Paquariello and Pettet moved that,
WHEREAS, an application has been filed for a place-to-place transfer (Expansion of Premises) of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1613-32-010-002, for purposes of expanding the premises under license wherein the sale, service and storage of alcoholic beverages are authorized;
WHEREAS, the submitted application form is complete in all respects, the transfer fees have been paid, and the license has been properly renewed for the current license term;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque does hereby approve, effective May 10, 2010, the expansion of the aforesaid Plenary Retail Consumption licensed premises located at 17 Park Street, Wanaque, New Jersey to place under license the area delineated in the application form and the sketch of the licensed premises attached thereto.On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Letter from Bald Eagle Urban Renewal at Wanaque, LLC re: Release of Cash Bond in the amount of $13,000.00
See Resolution #85-0-10
Closed Session:
Re: Litigation / Negotiation / PersonnelNone.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:Resolution #87-0-10:
Re: Creation of Historical Commission:On entertainment of the Mayor Councilwoman Cisco and Councilman Balunis moved that,
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A HISTORY APPRECIATION COMMITTTEE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE.
WHEREAS, the Borough of Wanaque is approaching its 100th anniversary of incorporation as a municipal entity in 2018; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to preserve the written and spoken word of the members of the Borough, many of whom are advanced in years and there is a desire to preserve those memories of Wanaque past; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque desires to bring together a group of residents to collect and record the history of our community, to establish a central depository for our local history, and serve as the lead group to plan the 100th anniversary celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Wanaque Borough History Appreciation Committee be and is hereby established as follows:PURPOSE:
1. Responsible for bringing together the written, printed, spoken and digitized history of our community.
2. Establish a depository for making the local history available to residents.
3. Establish programs to teach and inform schoolchildren, residents and interested persons in the history of Wanaque.
4. Serve as the lead agency to prepare and run the 100th anniversary festivities in 2018.MEMBERSHIP:
1. The Committee shall be made up of the following members:
(a) Persons with an extended knowledge of the history of the Borough of Wanaque
(b) Persons with a demonstrated interest in the history of Upper Passaic County or the State of New Jersey.
(c) Any resident with an interest in the history of the Borough of Wanaque.
2. The Committee shall be made up of eleven (11) members as follows:
(a) The Mayor or his designee
(b) Chairman of the Council Public Relations Committee
(c) One member of the Golden Age Club
(d) One member of the Wanaque Library board of Trustees
(e) One member of the Wanaque Chamber of Commerce
(f) One member of the Wanaque or Lakeland Boards of Education
(g) One veteran of a foreign war
(h) Four members at Large
3. Terms
(a) The Mayor or his designee shall serve for the term of the Mayor.
(b) The Chairman of the Council Public Relations Committee shall serve for the time of the appointment to the Committee.
(c) All other members shall be appointed by the Mayor and Borough Council for a term of five (5) years, Initial terms shall be three (3) years for three (3) members, four (4) years for three (3) members, and five (5) years for three (3) members. The Borough Council upon appointment shall establish the staggered terms.On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #80-0-10:
Re: Appointment of Recreation Commission memberThe Mayor appointed Nick Ruhle to the Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term expiring 12/31/10.
BE IT RESOLVED that Nick Ruhle be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Recreation Commission.Application for Ice Cream License:
Re: John DeCrocker, 10A Brookside Heights, Wanaque. (Pending approval of
inspections by the Police Department and the Health Department)On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Cortellessa moved a motion to approve the aforementioned application for an Ice Cream Vendors License.
On roll call, all voted yes and the Mayor declared the motion carriedResolution #65-0-10:
Re: Bond Reduction – Valley ViewHeld.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution #75-0-10:
Re: Estimated Tax RateOn entertainment of the Mayor Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that,
WHEREAS, the Borough of Wanaque introduced its 2010 Municipal budget on May 10, 2010 and will hold a public hearing on June 14, 2010; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it will be necessary to issue estimated tax bills for the 3rd quarter of 2010, in order to provide for a sufficient cash flow for governmental operations; and
WHEREAS, the tax levies for the Borough of Wanaque, Wanaque Board of Education and the County of Passaic will not fall above the 5% threshold for the rate to be set by the Governing Body; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body desires to have the estimated tax bill for the 3rd quarter of 2010 to be as close as possible to the actual tax bill, so that any shortfall will be minimal in the 4th quarter, and place an unexpected additional burden on our taxpayers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following amounts for the 2010 3rd quarter estimated tax bill for the Borough of Wanaque be and are hereby approved.Amount to be Raised 10 Rate 09 Rate Percent
Borough $ 8,387646.00 1.445 1.365 5.89
Local School $12,022,520.50 2.072 2.012 2.95
Regional H.S. 7,541705.00 1.300 1.227 5.90
County 7,207598.00 1.242 1.196 3.82
Open Space (Municipal) 58,033.00 .010 .010 0
Open Space (County) 156,689.00 .027 .024 12.50
TOTAL $35,374,191.50 6.10 5.83 4.46%Assessed Value: $580,330.00
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #81-0-10:
Re: Appoint Ann Smolen as Tax CollectorOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that,
WHEREAS, Lynn Gordon has resigned as Tax Collector effective May 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Ann Smolen is a certified Tax Collector and currently serves as Deputy Tax Collector for the Borough of Wanaque; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-14 Ann Smolen be and is hereby appointed as Tax Collector effective May 1, 2010 for the unexpired term of Lynn Gordon, which ends on 12/31/10.On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #82-0-10:
Re: Award Professional Services – Asbestos Survey – 1085 Ringwood AvenueOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that,
WHEREAS, the Borough of Wanaque advertised for and received proposals to conduct asbestos sampling and reporting for the property located at 1085
Ringwood Avenue, as follows:ATC Associates $ 3,000
HZM $ 3,975
Birdsall Services $11,000
Matrix New World $ 9,670
Bureau Veritas $ 5,940
TTI Environmental $ 3,315
Brinkerhoff Environmental $ 5,300
R.K. Occupational $ 5,850
and;
WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has reviewed the proposal of ATC Associates and finds that it meets the needs of the Borough, and is qualified to do the work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Administrator is authorized to issue a purchase order to ATC Associates, 1090 King Georges Post Road, Suite 706, Edison, N.J. 08837 in the amount of $3,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in budget account X-GC-03-339-201.On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #83-0-10:
Re: Wanaque School BudgetPreviously handled.
Resolution #84-0-10:
Re: Lakeland School BudgetPreviously handled.
Resolution #85-0-10:
Re: Release of Cash Bond for Bald Eagle Urban Renewal at Wanaque, LLC in the
amount of $13,000.00On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that,
WHEREAS, Bald Eagle Urban Renewal, LLC has requested the release of a cash bond of $13,000 with the completion of required work; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has advised that all work has been completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer is authorized and directed to release the cash bond of $13,000 to Bald Eagle Urban Renewal, LLC upon the payment of all escrow fees due and the re-mulching/re-planting of the front area.On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #86-0-10:
Re: Supporting the Click It or Ticket Mobilization of May 24, 2010 – June 6, 2010
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Cortellessa moved that,
WHEREAS, there were 586 vehicle fatalities in New Jersey in 2009; and
WHEREAS, a large percentage of the motor vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes were not wearing a safety belt; and
WHEREAS, use of a safety belt remains the most effective way to avoid death or serious injury in a motor vehicle crash; and
WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 135,000 lives were saved by safety belt usage nationally between 1975-2000; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey will participate in the nationwide Click It or Ticket safety belt mobilization from May 24 – June 6, 2010 in an effort to raise awareness and increase safety belt usage through a combination of enforcement and education; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety has set a goal of increasing the safety belt usage rate in the state from the current level of 92.67% to 100% and
WHEREAS, a further increase in safety belt usage in New Jersey will save lives on our roadways;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The Wanaque Borough Mayor and Council declares it’s support for the Click It or Ticket safety belt mobilization both locally and nationally from May 24 – June 6, 2010 and pledges to increase awareness of the mobilization and the benefits of safety belt use.On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #88-0-10:
Re: Deferred Regional High School TaxesOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that,
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN DEFERRED REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TAXES
WHEREAS, the Division of Local Government Services requires that the Governing Body of any municipality which has Deferred Regional High School Taxes must authorize any increase in the deferral of any additional amounts, and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body has decided that an increase in Deferred Regional High School Taxes is in the best interest of the Borough at this time,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body that the following Deferred Regional High School Taxes be hereby increased for the year ended December 31, 2009 as follows:
Deferred
Regional High
School TaxesAmount Deferred 12/31/09 3,497,114.42
Amount Deferred 12/31/08 3,394,730.00
102,384.42BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Governing Body that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #89-0-10:
Re: Redemption of Government Guaranteed Participation CertificatesOn entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved that,
WHEREAS, the Borough of Wanaque participated in the financing of the construction of the improvements at 4 Union Avenue, Haskell, N.J. by Pike Construction Company; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Wanaque acted as the Borrower under Section 108 Government Guaranteed Participation Certificates, Series HUD 1996-A, and Pike Construction Company wishes to redeem the note issued under this program as of August 1, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Thomas F. Carroll, Borough Administrator is authorized and directed to sign a letter to the Trustee indicating that the Borough of Wanaque, as the Borrower, wishes to redeem said certificates; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the letter be attached to this resolution as a record of said redemption.
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 $ 8,376.41
CURRENT OPERATING 2010 $308,366.90
WATER OPERATING PREPAID $ 80.00
WATER OPERATING 2010 $ 72,933.43
SEWER OPERATING PREPAID $ 5,505.26
SEWER OPERATING 2010 $ 2,175.04
GENERAL CAPITAL $10,657.00
ESCROW $ 620.00
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE $ 12,772.00
RECREATION TRUST $ 4,281.20OTHER SPACE TRUST $ 1,191.13
TOTAL VOUCHERS $426,958.37
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the resolution adopted and forthwith approved it.
APPROVED: May 10, 2010
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Daniel Mahler
Mayor
Payrolls:Councilman Pettet and Councilman Pasquariello moved a resolution approving the following payrolls:
Payroll #8 04/23/10 $191,969.91
Payroll #9 05/07/10 $191,760.81
Payroll Total $383,730.72GRAND TOTAL $810,689.09
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the resolution adopted and forthwith approved it.
APPROVED: May 10, 2010
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Daniel Mahler
Mayor
ADJOURNMENT:
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 10:10 P.M.
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Katherine J. Falone, RMC, CMC
Municipal Clerk