Mayor and Council

Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting October 16, 2018 7:30 p.m. The Work Session Meeting of the Municipal Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus was held in the Municipal Building at 333 Warren Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ on October 16, 2018. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Randall who asked the Municipal Clerk to read the open a public meeting statement: The Work Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus is now in session in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of the “Open Public Meetings Act”. Notice of this meeting has been posted in the front lobby entrance to the Borough Hall and Council Chambers, a copy has been filed with the Borough Clerk, and copies of the Annual Notice of Meetings, of which this is a part, have been heretofore sent to the Record and the Ridgewood News. ROLL CALL Mayor……………….. Thomas W. Randall Council President……. Douglas Troast Councilman………… Philip Rorty Councilman…………. Kevin Crossley Councilman…………. Tom Fiato @ 7:35 ABSENT: Councilman…………. Steven Shell Councilman Iannelli was absent due to attending the Board of Education meeting on behalf of the Council. Also in attendance David Bole, Borough Attorney; William Jones, Borough Administrator; Joan Herve, Borough Clerk. FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Randell led those present in the salute to the American Flag. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES September 18, 2018 Work Session Meeting September 18, 2018 Closed Session September 25, 2018 Regular Meeting September 25, 2018 Closed Session DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Reports are on file in the Municipal Clerk’s office: Police Report – September 2018 Court Report – September 2018 Library Report - October 2018 PUBLIC DISCUSSION Mayor opened the meeting to the public. He stated if anyone desired to be heard, please raise your and to be recognized, come forward to the microphone and state your name and address for the record. Seeing none, the Mayor closed the meeting to the public. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Social Media – Discussed how all aspects of Social Media are now OPRABLE. 1  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting October 16, 2018 7:30 p.m. Dog Licenses – Renewal fees for dog licenses will be increased to $20.00 starting January 1st, 2019. New Jersey Department of Health is requiring Municipal Governments to distribute animal cruelty materials to each person licensing a dog and have these documents posted on the municipal website. . FEMA - We have been waiting (4) years for the FEMA Flood Maps and in 4 years it has not changed for the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus. He spoke to a FEMA Representative who stated the final determination on these Maps is scheduled for November 2nd, 2018. Residents should be receiving a letter sometime in May 2019 in order for them to apply for relief from having flood insurance. Contracts – Police Chief and Captain Contracts have been negotiated and will be on the agenda for the October 23, 2018 public meeting. CORRESPONDENCE  Resolutions - Borough of Little Ferry, Westwood, Tenafly, Moonachie & Strongly opposing construction for the North Bergen Liberty Generating Power Plant  BC Division of Community Development approval letter for funding Stone Ridge Lane Roadway Improvements $36,000.  NJLM – Notice of Proposed Membership Dues - 2% increase for 2019.  Email regarding a major subdivision proposed on Van Emburgh in Washington Township.  CFO, Joe Citro – Certification of Mailing of Added & Omitted Tax Bills  Tax Collector, Jeffrey Kropiewnicki – Affidavit of Bill Mailing ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2018-09 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE ENTITLED “PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS” 2018-10 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 85 THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HO-HO- KUS, BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NEW SECTION ENTITLED “TOBACCO SHOPS, SMOKE SHOPS, CANNABIS SHOPS AND ELECTRONIC VAPOR SUBSTANCE INHALATION SHOPS” INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 2018-11 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 81 OF THE CODE ENTITLED “WATER AND WATER RATES” 2018-12 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 32A OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HO-HO-KUS ENTITLED “LAND USE PROCEDURES” RESOLUTIONS (REVIEW to be placed on October 23, 2018 agenda) 18-113 - Payment of bills - October 18-114 – Appointing Registrar of Vital Statistic – Joan Herve 2  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting October 16, 2018 7:30 p.m. 18-115 – Solid Waste Annual Service Increase 18-116 – Service Connected 100% Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption 18-117 – Forgiveness of Solid 4th Qtr. 2018 Waste Bill 18-118 – Appointing Zoning Board of Adjustment – Stephen Madden (Alternate Member No. 1) LIAISON REPORTS Recreation – no report Board of Education – no report Ambulance Corp. – no report Library – no report Shade Tree – no report Chamber of Commerce – no report NEW BUSINESS MAYOR'S REMARKS - Attended the 15th Annual Richard Run, it was very well attended. Fire Department had their Open house. CLOSED SESSION: On a motion by Councilman Rorty, seconded by Council President Troast, the Mayor and Council approved entering into Executive Session closed to the public. Motion Carried by roll call vote – all present voting “Aye”. A Resolution - providing for a meeting not open to the public in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. NJSA 10:4-12 Whereas, the Borough Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus is subject to certain requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10:4-6; and Whereas, the Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10:4-12 provides that an Executive Session not open to the public may be held for certain specified purposes when authorized by resolution; and Whereas, it is necessary for the Borough Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus to discuss in a session not open to the public certain matters relating to the item or items authorized by NJSA 10:4-12 (b) as follows: 7 - Matters relating to litigation, negotiations and attorney-client privilege Bergen County United Way – Affordable Housing Compliance and Negotiation of Service Now therefore, be it resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus assembled in public session on October 15, 2018 that an Executive Session closed to the public be and the same is hereby authorized for discussion of matters relating to the specified items designated above. Closed Session began at 7:55 p.m. and ended at 9:15 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Fiato, seconded by Council President Troast, the meeting returned to open public session. Motion Carried by voice vote – all present voting “Aye”. 3  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting October 16, 2018 7:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Council President Troast, seconded by Councilman Rorty, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Motion Carried by voice vote – all present voting “Aye”. Respectfully submitted, Joan Herve RMC/CMR Borough Clerk 4