Mayor and Council

BOROUGH OF HO-HO-KUS COMBINED PUBLIC MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL JULY 26, 2016- 8:00 P.M MINUTES Mayor Randall called the combined meeting to order at 8:00 PM. The open meeting statement was read. The regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus is now in session. In accord with the provisions of Section 5 of the "Open Public Meetings Act", I wish to advise that notice of this meeting has been posted in the front lobby entrance to the Council Chambers of the Borough Hall and that a copy of the schedule of this meeting has also been filed with the Borough Clerk, and further that the required 48 hour notices have been sent to The Record and the Ridgewood News - newspapers with general circulation throughout the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus Roll Call: Members present were: Mayor Randall, Councilmembers Troast Rorty, Shea, Iannelli and Fiato. Absent: Councilmember Shell and borough administrator William Jones Also present were borough attorney David Bole Mayor Randall led all in the pledge of Allegiance and had a moment of silence for all the fallen Police Officers. Mayor Randall also commented on the working house fire and thanked all personnel that were involved with helping put out the fire. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 21, 2016 Work Session All Present: 2. June 28, 2016 Public Session Absent: Cn. Shea COMMITTEE REPORTS- June 2016 On File PUBLIC DISCUSSION CORRESPONDENCE 1. Board of Chosen Freeholders: a. Ord. # 16-06 Amending Bond Ordinance- Public Works/Engineering b. Ord. # 16-07 NJDOT FY 2016 County Aid Program c. Ord. # 16-08 Amending Bond Ordinance- Bergen Regional Center d. Ord # 16-09 Fee Schedule-BC Justice Center Parking Garage 2. Borough of Fort Lee: Ord. 322 Short Term Rental Property Prohibition 3. Letter for Block Party- 20 Beechwood Road 4. Residents of Fairlawn Street re: Airbnb. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES None FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES None RESOLUTIONS None CONSENT RESOLUTION  16-84 Co-Operative Pricing Agreement- Cranford WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and WHEREAS, the Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing System (ID # 47-CPCPS), hereinafter referred to as the "Lead Agency” has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services; WHEREAS, on July 26, 2016 the governing body of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, County of Bergen , State of New Jersey duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: TITLE This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus AUTHORITY Pursuant to the provisions of N. J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), the Governing Body of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency. CONTRACTING UNIT The Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the,. Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey. EFFECTIVE DATE This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.  16-85 Bus Stop on Municipal Roads BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey. That pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39-4-8(e) the following described locations are designated as bus stops: HO-HO-KUS COUNTY ROADS 1. Along Franklin Turnpike (CR 507), northbound on the easterly side thereof at: a. Elmwood Avenue — (near side) Beginning at the southerly curbline of Elmwood Avenue and extending 105 feet southerly therefrom (location 12372). b. Hollywood Avenue — (near side) Beginning at the southerly curbline of Hollywood Avenue and extending 105 feet southerly therefrom (location 12373). c. Stone Ridge Lane — (near side)(prolongation) Beginning at the prolongation of the southerly curbline of Stone Ridge Lane and extending 105 feet southerly therefrom (location 12374). 2. Along Franklin Turnpike (CR 507), southbound on the westerly side thereof at: a. Stone Ridge Lane — (near side) Beginning at the northerly curbline of Stone Ridge Lane and extending 105 feet northerly therefrom (location 12375). Hollywood Avenue — (near side) Beginning at the northerly curbline of Hollywood Avenue and extending 105 feet northerly therefrom (location 12376). c. Maple Avenue and Warren Avenue — (mid-block) Beginning 238 feet north of the northerly curbline of Maple Avenue and extending 135 feet northerly therefrom (location 12377).  16-86 Forgiveness of Solid Waste Bills Whereas, 8 Brookview Court, 1010 WSRR, 40 Deerhill Drive and 57 Jacqueline Ave in Ho-Ho-Kus is an empty lot because the residential structures have been eliminated, and Whereas, all resident structures will be credited for 3 months and then to be reviewed for the balance Therefore, be it resolved, that the bill in question be cancelled  16-87 Payment of Vouchers WHEREAS, claims have been submitted to the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus in the amount of $2,448,357.28 WHEREAS, such claims have been listed according to Department and account number with corresponding vouchers to be reviewed and approved by the Mayor and Council; and, WHEREAS, the CFO has determined that the funds have been properly appropriated for such purposes and are available, in the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus and that the claims specified on the schedule attached hereto, following examination and approval by the Mayor and Council, be paid and checks issued accordingly; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus that the claims totaling $1,813,526.14 be approved and ratified respectively Motion: Councilmember Troast Second: Councilmember Rorty All ayes 12. OLD BUSINESS A. Liaison Reports: 1. Recreation None 2. Board of Education None 3. Other B. Shade Tree None C. Chamber of Commerce None NEW BUSINESS None MAYOR'S REMARKS None CLOSED SESSION Litigation, OPRA ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council Mayor Randall adjourned the meeting at 8:50 PM. Motion: Councilmember Shea Second: Councilmember Rorty Respectfully submitted, Laura Borchers, RMC/CMR Borough Clerk.