Mayor and Council

BOROUGH OF HO-HO-KUS WORK SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL APRIL 18, 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. Mayor Randall, Councilmembers Rorty, Shell, and Crossley. Also present were Borough Administrator Bill Jones and Attorney David Bole. Absent: Councilmembers Troast, Iannelli and Fiato. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. March 21, 2017 Work Session 2. March 28, 2017 Public Session ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Borough administrator William Jones discussed: • Letter received from Ben Rohman for a landscape project at the HHK Train Station. • The NWBSS paving project • Valley Hospital’s request of support for move to Paramus • Ross place slight deterioration, street closed to public until repairs are completed. • Board of Education meeting scheduled for May 2, 2017 at 7:30 at the Library • Joint meeting of Governing Body and Planning Board scheduled for June 20, 2017 at 7:30 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Kai Fosshage, Thomas Alarcon, Nick Branca, Isabelle Alarcon came before the council to request permission to keep the Fort that was installed on public property. COMMITTEE REPORTS- March 2017 On File CORRESPONDENCE • Ben Rohman-Ho-Ho-Kus Train Station • County of Bergen- Open Space Trust Fund Notice • Township of Saddle Brook-Resolution CDBG Program • Valley Hospital- Resolution of Support • HHKPD-Distracted Driving Enforcement and Education Campaign • Board of Chosen Freeholders- Shared Services Road Resurfacing • State of New Jersey-Brandywine/Valley Forge Drainage Improvement Award Letter INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE None FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE # 2017-04 Procedures for Introduction and Adoption of R2A Single Family Residential District RESOLUTIONS # 2017-48 Shared Services County Road Resurfacing # 2017-49 Appointment Fireman- Matthew Lynch # 2017-50 Distracted Driving Enforcement and Education Campaign # 2017-51 NWB Shared Services Road Resurfacing # 2017-52 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 With the implementation of the Driving Distracted Education Campaign the police department has issued 500 summonses Fire department running a fundraiser cost of ticket $20- ATV with Trailer Drawing will be in October. MAYOR'S REMARKS CLOSED SESSION None ADJOURNMENT With no further discussions to come before the Council, Mayor Randall adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM. Motion: Councilmember Rorty Second: Councilmember Crossley Respectfully submitted Laura Borchers RMC/CMR Borough Clerk