Mayor and Council

BOROUGH OF HO-HO-KUS WORK SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MARCH 21, 2017-7:30 PM MINUTES Mayor Randall called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. The opening statement was read. This is a work session of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, and members of the public are welcome to be present at this meeting. Under Chapter 80, Public Laws of 2002, Public Comment is allowed at this meeting. The comment period placement is established by the Mayor and Council. The governing body has the discretion to set the length of time for public comment. At Roll members present were. Councilmembers: Troast, Rorty, Shell, Fiato and Crossley. Also present were Borough Administrator Bill Jones and Attorney David Rutherford. Absent: Councilmember Iannelli. PROCLAMATION National Poison Prevention Week Proclamation was read. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. February 21, 2017 Work Session 2. February 28, 2017 Public Session ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Bid award for Brandywine/ Valley Forge Drainage Project expected for next week. Ferris Court bid had to be rejected. Bid was higher than anticipated as per Borough Engineer. Grant that was received for Ferris Court will be rolled into the borough paving project. We received a Bronze Award and also $1000 toward our Insurance Premium from JIF for Safety Program. PUBLIC DISCUSSION None COMMITTEE REPORTS- February 2017 On File CORRESPONDENCE • Nancie Solomon-Development Concerns • NHRHS- Thank you for NH Project Graduation • State of New Jersey-Notice Resurfacing Project Rt. 17 North. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE # 2017-04 Procedures for Introduction and Adoption of R2A Single Family Residential District FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE # 2017-02 Amend Animal License Penalty # 2017-03 Amend Landscaper Registration Fee. RESOLUTIONS # 2017-39 Bid Award- Brandywine/Valley Forge Consolidated Maintenance Solutions LLC # 2017-40 Bid Rejection- Ferris Court Resurfacing # 2017-41 Recycling Tonnage Grant # 2017-42 Payment of Vouchers CONSENT RESOLUTION None OLD BUSINESS A. Liaison Reports: 1. Recreation 2. Board of Education 3. Other a. Ambulance b. Library B. Shade Tree C. Chamber of Commerce No reports NEW BUSINESS Joseph Citro Chief Financial Officer and borough administrator discussed the highlights of the budget. The borough is in good shape this year. The budget is decreased, no increase in taxes on the municipal portion. MAYOR'S REMARKS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM. Respectfully submitted Laura Borchers, RMC/CMR Borough Clerk