December 12, 2005
A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque was held on Monday, December 12, 2005, at 8:05 P.M. in the Wanaque Municipal Building.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
On roll call, the following Council Members responded: Mahler, Pasquariello, Pettet, Theoharous. Councilman O’Connell was absent. The Mayor declared a quorum. The Borough Attorney Anthony Fiorello and the Borough Engineer Michael Cristaldi 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 3, 2005, and a notice thereof has been posted on January 3, 2005 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:
Regular Meeting of November 14, 2005.
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Mahler and Theoharous moved a motion to approve the aforementioned Minutes.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
APPEARANCE: Adalgisa Gazzillo – Wanaque Manor – Liquor License
The Borough Attorney explained the status with regard to the Liquor License.
Adalgisa Gazzillo stated the business will be opening within sixty (60) days.
Benjamin Guinta, Brother of Adalgisa Gazzillo stated the building needs some work to be done and needs the certificate of occupancy from the Building Inspector.
Discussion followed.
The Borough Attorney said you must appear at the next meeting to be held on January 9, 2006 at 8:00 P.M. with the date the business will be opening.
ORDINANCES:
Public Hearing of Ord. #24-0-05:
Re: Bond Ordinance – Whistler Place Reconstruction
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Mahler and Pasquariello moved a motion that Ordinance #24-0-05 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: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
OF WHISTLER PLACE IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC,
NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $436,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$167,400 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION.
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 Mahler and Pettet moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WHISTLER PLACE IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $436,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $167,400 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION 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. #25-0-05:
Re: Bond Ordinance – Water - Whistler Place Reconstruction
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Mahler and Pasquariello moved a motion that Ordinance #25-0-05 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: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (WHISTLER PLACE) IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $151,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $151,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION.
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.
James Affinito, 9 Whistler Place, Haskell asked if the whole roadway is going to be done.
The Borough Administrator said yes and explained what is going to be done.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmen Pettet and Theoharous moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (WHISTLER PLACE) IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $151,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $151,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION 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. #26-0-05:
Re: Bond Ordinance – Communications Upgrade
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Theoharous moved a motion that Ordinance #26-0-05 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: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NEW AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT BY THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $690,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $621,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION.
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 Theoharous moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NEW AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT BY THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $690,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $621,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION 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. #28-0-05:
Re: Easement – Highland Avenue and Ringwood Avenue
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Mahler moved a motion that Ordinance #28-0-05 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 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT ON PREMISES DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 245, LOT 6 ON THE WANAQUE BOROUGH TAX MAP.
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 Mahler moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT ON PREMISES DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 245, LOT 6 ON THE WANAQUE BOROUGH TAX MAP 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. #29-0-05:
Re: Amend Towing Fees
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Mahler moved a motion that Ordinance #29-0-05 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 110, VEHICLES, TOWING AND STORAGE OF, TO AMEND SECTION 110-14, TOWING AND STORAGE CHARGES.
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: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, CHAPTER 110, VEHICLES, TOWING AND STORAGE OF, TO AMEND SECTION 110-14, TOWING AND STORAGE CHARGES 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. #30-0-05:
Re: Amend Chapter 108-17 – Time Limit Parking – Willow Way
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Mahler and Theoharous moved a motion that Ordinance #30-0-05 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, SECTION 108-17, SCHEDULE IV – TIME LIMIT PARKING.
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: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, CHAPTER 108, SECTION 108-17, SCHEDULE IV – TIME LIMIT PARKING 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.
The Borough Administrator explained Ordinance #31-0-05 and the Police Chief spoke about the Ordinance and gave the reason and history for the Ordinance.
Public Hearing of Ord. #31-0-05:
Re: Curfew Ordinance
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Pettet moved a motion that Ordinance #31-0-05 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, TO CREATE CHAPTER 69, ENTITLED “CURFEW” TO ADOPT CURFEW REGULATIONS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE.
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: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, TO CREATE CHAPTER 69, ENTITLED “CURFEW” TO ADOPT CURFEW REGULATIONS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE 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. #32-0-05:
Re: 2006 Salary Ordinance
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Mahler and Theoharous moved a motion that Ordinance #32-0-05 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 ORDINANCES THAT PROVIDE FOR AND DETERMINE THE RATE OF AND THE METHOD OF PAYMENT THEREOF FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, WHO ARE AND ARE NOT COVERED BY MUTUAL AGREEMENTS.
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 Mahler and Theoharous moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCES THAT PROVIDE FOR AND DETERMINE THE RATE OF AND THE METHOD OF PAYMENT THEREOF FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, WHO ARE AND ARE NOT COVERED BY MUTUAL AGREEMENTS 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.
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Mahler and Pasquariello moved a motion to designate Chapter 133 as Nathan’s Law.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Hearing of Ord. #33-0-05:
Re: Amend Chapter 133 entitled “Animals”
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pettet and Mahler moved a motion that Ordinance #33-0-05 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 133, ENTITLED “ANIMALS” TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF GUARDIAN AND ADD AN INTERPRETATION OF THE ORDINANCE.
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.
Bruce Zeman, 74 Molinari Drive, Wanaque thanked the Mayor and Council for adopting the Ordinance and special thanks to the late Mayor Warren Hagstrom for putting the Ordinance in place. Wanaque is a national model featured for a place to live for both people and animals.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmen Pasquariello and Mahler moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, CHAPTER 133, ENTITLED “ANIMALS” TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF GUARDIAN AND ADD AN INTERPRETATION OF THE ORDINANCE 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. #34-0-05:
Re: Amend Chapter 114-1 establishing a new Article
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Theoharous and Mahler moved a motion that Ordinance #34-0-05 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 CHAPTER 114-1, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE BY ESTABLISHING A NEW ARTICLE VACATING AND VOIDING APPROVALS BY THE PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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.
Lori Bull, 14 Prospect Street, Wanaque asked if this is done automatically by the Board.
The Borough Administrator said yes.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmen Theoharous and Mahler moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 114-1, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE BY ESTABLISHING A NEW ARTICLE VACATING AND VOIDING APPROVALS BY THE PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES 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 DISCUSSION:
The Mayor opened the Public Discussion.
Lori Bull, 14 Prospect Street, Wanaque said the applicant for the Liquor License did not give the name and address for the record.
The Borough Attorney said they did state their names and who they are when they first came up.
Grace Maiello, 26 Rhinesmith Avenue, Wanaque asked what are the costs on the Bond Ordinance Summary for.
The Borough Administrator said they are for the Engineer costs and Professional costs.
Grace Maiello asked about item 13.2 on the agenda to explain the Resolution.
The Borough Administrator explained that is a grant for Greenwood Avenue to be redone.
Bruce Lyons, 84 Burnside Place, Haskell asked if the School Referendum passes how much are taxes going up.
The Borough Administrator said approximately three hundred and forty one dollars.
Bruce Lyons asked about the schools not getting along.
The Borough Administrator said the regionalization of the schools should be discussed with the Board of Education.
The Mayor closed the Public Discussion.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
Application for Raffle Licenses:
Re: Saint Francis of Assisi Combined Societies – RA:644
Resolution #151-0-05:
Re: Award contract
for Rock Salt and Calcium Chloride
WHEREAS, the Borough of Wanaque is participating with the County of Passaic in a cooperative pricing program under State ID #38-PCCP-05-1, for winter road materials; and
WHEREAS, the County of Passaic has awarded bids to the following vendors, whom have extended their contract to participating municipalities:
Rock Salt: International Salt Co., LLC
Clark Summit, PA $41.85 per ton
Liquid Calcium Chloride: Peters Chemical Co.
P.O. Box 193
Hawthorne, N.J. 07507 $1.05 per gallon
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Borough Council be and hereby authorized and directed to execute a subsidiary contract for the purchase of Rock Salt to International Salt, Clarks Summit PA at a delivered price of $41.85 per ton; and with Peters Chemical Company, P.O. Box 193, Hawthorne, N.J. 07507 at a price of $1.05 per gallon of Liquid Calcium Chloride; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account 5-CU-01-132-247 up to budgeted amounts.
Resolution #152-0-05:
Re: Cancel
Appropriations
Budgetary Transfers:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque that the following inter-appropriation transfers affecting the year 2005 Local Municipal Budget be approved;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper Borough Officers are hereby directed to enter the said transfers on the financial records of the Borough:
FROM TO
5-WP-02-050-225 $13,072.00 5-WP-02-050-101 $13,072.00
Other Expenses Salaries & Wages
5-CU-01-219-301 $ 3,479.00 5-CU-01-099-201 $ 3,479.00
Group Insurance Munic Court S&W
5-CU-01-136-256 $10,000.00 5-CU-01-132-299 $10,000.00
Sanitation DPW O.E.
5-CU-01-136-256 $ 6,500.00 5-CU-01-117-299 $ 6,500.00
Sanitation Public Bldg O.E.
5-CU-01-136-256 $ 3,000.00 5-CU-01-134-244 $ 3,000.00
Sanitation Bd. Of Health O.E.
5-CU-01-102-299 $ 5,000.00 5-CU-01-146-202 $ 5,000.00
Mayor & Council O.E. Gasoline
5-CU-01-102-299 $ 1,000.00 5-CU-01-146-205 $ 1,000.00
Mayor & Council O.E. Street Lighting
5-CU-01-115-274 $ 2,000.00 5-CU-01-146-205 $ 2,000.00
Engineering O.E. Street Lighting
5-CU-01-142-299 $ 2,500.00 5-CU-01-146-205 $ 2,500.00
CCO O.E. Street Lighting
5-CU-01-156-346 $ 1,063.00 5-CU-01-099-104 $ 1,063.00
FICA Munic Clerk S&W
5-CU-01-156-346 $ 2,037.00 5-CU-01-099-106 $ 2,037.00
FICA Finance S&W
5-CU-01-156-346 $ 62.00 5-CU-01-099-119 $ 62.00
FICA Planning Bd S&W
5-CU-01-156-346 $ 79.00 5-CU-01-099-121 $ 79.00
FICA Bd of Adj S&W
5-CU-01-156-346 $ 43.00 5-CU-01-099-133 $ 43.00
FICA EMO S&W
5-CU-01-156-346 $ 723.00 5-CU-01-099-145 $ 723.00
FICA Plumb Insp S&W
5-CU-01-099-101 $ 9,288.00 5-CU-01-099-124 $39,938.00
Admin S&W
5-CU-01-099-102 $ 614.00
Elected Officials
5-CU-01-099-103 $ 768.00
Election S&W
5-CU-01-099-109 $14,344.00
Tax Collection S&W
5-CU-01-099-117 $ 1,497.00
Public Bldg S&W
5-CU-01-099-131 $ 1,208.00
FPB S&W
5-CU-01-099-134 $ 9,857.00
Health S&W
5-CU-01-099-139 $ 2,362.00
Recreation S&W
5-CU-01-105-212 $ 1,625.00 5-CU-01-099-107 $ 1,625.00
Data Processing Tax Assessor S&W
5-CU-01-119-287 $ 3,837.00 5-CU-01-099-142 $ 3,837.00
Planning Bd O.E. CCO S&W
5-CU-01-107-249 $ 1,275.00 5-CU-01-099-144 $ 1,275.00
Tax Assessor O.E. Electrical Insp S&W
5-CU-01-142-299 $ 2,025.00 5-CU-01-099-143 $ 2,025.00
CCO O.E. Fire Sub-Code S&W
5-CU-01-136-256 $11,347.00 5-CU-01-099-132 $11,347.00
Sanitation DPW S&W
Refund of Building Permit #05-657:
Re: Preferred Tank
Services in the amount of $102.00
Application for Raffle License:
Re: Saint Francis
Home School Association – RA:645
Application for Bingo License:
Re: Saint Francis
Home School Association – BA:180
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Mahler and Pasquariello moved a motion to approve the aforementioned Consent Agenda.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the
Acting 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 November 2005 ‑ NONE.
4. Municipal Court Report for November 2005 ‑ $3,373.00.
5. Welfare Report for November 2005 - NONE.
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Mahler and Theoharous 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.
___________________________
Thomas Balunis
Mayor
Engineer:
The Borough Engineer reported the roof on the Wanaque First Aid Squad is almost finished and Decker Road is also almost finished.
Attorney:
The Borough Attorney said I have no report.
Administrator:
The Borough Administrator reported we have been through the first two or three snow storms. We are tight on trucks and the price of rock salt has gone up. We need salt for the roads and we really can’t use less. Pulte is getting close to the first closings maybe by the end of the year. The buildings are beautiful.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
NEW
BUSINESS:
Closed Session:
Re:
Litigation/Negotiation/Personnel
None.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
Approval of 2005/2006 Liquor License Renewal – Resolution #131-0-05:
Re:
Adalgisa Gazzillo, 815 Ringwood Avenue, Haskell
Held.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution #153-0-05:
Re: Award Contract – Purchase of 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Theoharous moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that a contract be awarded to Winner Ford, 250 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, N.J. 08034 for the purchase of two (2) 2006 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles at a base price of $20,790.13 each plus $1,855 each for the extended warranty; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in budget account 5-CU-01-142-261.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Acting Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #154-0-05:
Re:
D.O.T. Application – Greenwood Avenue
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Mahler and Theoharous moved a motion to approve the aforementioned application.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #155-0-05:
Re: Change Order No. 3 and Regular Payment for Decker Road Improvements
In the amount of $118,304.82
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Mahler and Pasquariello moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that payment be made to John Garcia Construction Co., Inc. for Decker Road Reconstruction approving Change Order No. 3 (additional $18,275.20) and approving Current Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $118,304.82.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Acting Mayor declared the motion carried.
Resolution #156-0-05:
Re: Change Order No. 1 for EMS Roof Repair in the amount of $87,533.60
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Pasquariello and Theoharous moved that,
BE IT RESOLVED that payment be made to P. Cipollini, Inc. for the EMS Roof Repair – Change Order No. 1 (reduction of $1,000.00) and approving Current Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $87,533.60.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
FINANCE REPORT:
Councilman Mahler 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 04 $ 35.14
CURRENT 05 164.954.12
CURRENT PRE-PAID 11,397.18
WATER OPERATING 15,653.49
WATER OPERATING PRE-PAID 1,253.31
GENERAL CAPITAL 11,649.53
ESCROW BOOKKEEPER 4,120.30
RECREATION TRUST FUND 26,069.50
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE 8,610.00
DOG DEDICATED 34.80
OTHER TRUST __ 3,200.00__
TOTAL VOUCHERS $ 246,977.37
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the resolution adopted and forthwith approved it.
APPROVED: December 12, 2005
___________________________
Thomas Balunis
Mayor
Payrolls:
Councilmen Mahler and Theoharous moved a resolution approving the following payrolls:
Payroll #23 p/e 11/18/05 $181,927.36
Payroll #24 p/e 12/02/05 $175,148.61_
Payroll Total $357,075.97
GRAND TOTAL $604,053.34
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Mayor declared the resolution adopted and forthwith approved it.
APPROVED: December 12, 2005
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Thomas Balunis
Mayor
ADJOURNMENT:
On entertainment of the Mayor, Councilmen Mahler and Pasquariello moved a motion to adjourn the meeting.
On roll call, all voted yes, and the Acting Mayor declared the motion carried; meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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Katherine J. Falone, RMC, CMC
Municipal Clerk