Mayor and Council

Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work/Public Combined Meeting August 20, 2019 7:30 p.m. The Combined 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 August 20, 2019. 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 Public 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 - arrived @ 7:35 Councilman…………. Philip Rorty Councilman…………. Steven Shell Councilman…………. Edward Iannelli Councilman…………. Kevin Crossley Councilman…………. Dane Policastro Also in attendance: David Bole Board Attorney; William Jones Administrator; Joan Herve Borough Clerk. FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Randall led those present in the salute to the American Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was offered by Councilman Shell, seconded by Councilman Iannelli to approve the minutes of July 16, 2019 – Closed and Work/Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council. Motion carried on a roll call vote – all present voting “Ayes. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Reports on file in the Clerk’s Office Police Report – July 2019 Court Report– July 2019 PUBLIC DISCUSSION Mayor Randall 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 Old Business Library – Administrator will be meeting with the Library Board sometime in September. 1-9 East Franklin Turnpike Issues – The court date was recessed until September as per their attorney. DOT Train Station – Nothing new to report, they are on target for spring work regarding the one-way. It should be noted this will be added to the Master Plan. 124 Elmwood – Stone Wall in ROW – To be discussed in close session 1  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work/Public Combined Meeting August 20, 2019 7:30 p.m. 68 Brandywine – Fence in ROW – Resident decided to put up her own fence on her property 598 Cliff Street, Ridgewood – Widen of Driveway in ROW – Received clearance report from the Borough Engineer, however, additional discussion needed in close session. Paving – Paving projects are completed. Lloyd Road will be milled and paved this week. Floodplain maps – Borough has received confirmation that the ordinance was received and approved. Changes to the maps will take effect on August 28th, 2019. Letters from FEMA explaining what individuals are to do to get relief from their flood insurance will be forth coming. Borough has no further obligations. New Business Movie Night – Schedule for September 6th, featuring the Incredibles 2 movie, with a rain date of September 19th. Bruno Associates – Will be submitting a grant application from Firehouse Subs for some EMS, Fire & PD equipment. Taxes – This is the last week for taxes, they are due by August 23rd, 2019 with no penalties. Any payments received after that date the interest goes back to August 1st, 2019. Solid Waste/Water - Grace period for payment ended on the August 15th, 2019. 150 people were late paying the water bill and 250 late on the solid waste. Board President Troast asked when we will be going to on-line payments. Administrator responded it is in the works. Administrator added we are in the process of preparing our bid specs for our solid waste contract which expires at the end of this year. CORRESPONDENCE a) Resignation letter from Kristine Mancuso, Police Department Secretary. b) Certification of Mailing of Tax Bills/Affidavit of Bill Mailing. c) BC Ordinance #19-22 –Guaranteed Revenue Bonds for the Northern Valley Regional High School District – Valley Program School Acquisition project – not to exceed $5,200,000. d) Letter regarding the speeding on Racetrack Road. e) The BC Board of Chosen Freeholders Park & Recreations invitation to participate in the 14th Annual Bocce Tournament on 9/29/19. f) Thank you note from Christine Cavalier-Bole and David Bole. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 2019-26 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 79 OF THE CODE OF HO-HO-KUS ENTITLED VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that pursuant to Code Section 79-5, Schedule VI is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: Section I Schedule VI The following described intersection is hereby designated as a Stop Intersection: Intersection Stop Sign On Cliff Street and First Street Cliff Street All other provisions of Schedule VI not amended herein, remain in full force and effect. Section II – Severability. If any portion of this ordinance is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of this ordinance, but shall be confined in its effect to the provision directly involved in the 2  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work/Public Combined Meeting August 20, 2019 7:30 p.m. controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered. Section III – Repealer. All other provisions of this chapter which are not affected by this ordinance are hereby ratified and confirmed and shall remain in full force and effect. However, all ordinances or parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section IV – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law. A motion was offered by Councilman Policastro and seconded by Councilman Iannelli to approve Introduction of Ordinance #2019-26. Motion carried on a roll call vote – All present voting “Aye”. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (19-77 thru 19-83 and 19-85) Resolution #19-77 – Introduced and read by Council President Troast A Resolution - Payment of bills – August WHEREAS, claims have been submitted to the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus in the amount of $3,309,562.35; and 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 $3,309,562.35 be approved and ratified respectively BILL LIST: 18-01722 11/29/18 02974 ATLANTIC TACTICAL ARRMOR EQUIPMENT - AMBULANCE Open 11,330.64 0.00 18-01849 12/27/18 00372 REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INC 2 MOTOROLA TONE REMOTE INSTALL Open 3,480.00 0.00 19-00395 03/12/19 02974 ATLANTIC TACTICAL RIFLE MOUNTED LITES/SITES-POL Open 2,073.58 0.00 19-00839 06/05/19 01966 BORGATA HOTEL CASINO AND SPA HOTEL-2019 FALL NJ LEAGUE CONF Open 3,717.00 0.00 19-00843 06/05/19 02004 HOFFMAN EQUIPMENT JRB 500SPH12 SNOW PLOW - DPW Open 12,651.00 0.00 19-00888 06/11/19 02527 HORIZON ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRAC DJ FOR MOVIE NIGHT 9/6/19 Open 425.00 0.00 19-00910 06/14/19 03056 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. CHARGERS AND BATTERY -FIRE DEP Open 752.00 0.00 19-00951 06/21/19 80256 LEVINE, WENDY RETURN ZONING BOARD ESCROW Open 868.75 0.00 19-00959 06/24/19 00001 HOME HARDWARE JULY 2019 PURCHASES - DPW Open 586.16 0.00 19-00960 06/24/19 00056 TYCO ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES ANIMAL CONTROL SVC JUL 2019 Open 535.00 0.00 19-00961 06/24/19 01840 OPTIMUM POLICE/CAD CABLE 7/16-8/15 Open 131.40 0.00 19-00963 06/24/19 02686 ONE CALL CONCEPTS ONE CALL MESSAGES - JULY 2019 Open 53.04 0.00 19-00965 06/24/19 02590 AMERICAN WEAR, INC. JULY 2019 UNIFORMS - ROADS 2/3 Open 337.36 0.00 19-00966 06/24/19 02590 AMERICAN WEAR, INC. JULY 2019 UNIFORMS - WATER 1/3 Open 168.68 0.00 19-00987 06/27/19 03240 USA SECURITY SERVICES,INC. SECURITY SYSTEM-BORO HALL/PD Open 18,240.00 0.00 19-01046 07/10/19 80257 BULLERI, MAUREEN RETURN UNUSED ZBA ESCROW Open 894.34 0.00 19-01078 07/15/19 00095 TRAFFIC SAFETY & EQUIPMENT 8 28" LIME GREEN CONES-POL DPT Open 199.60 0.00 19-01079 07/15/19 03212 ESS, INC. INSTALL RADIO EQUIP-FIRE CHIEF Open 649.67 0.00 19-01080 07/15/19 02297 THE SHARP SHOP OIL FILTER-LANDSCAPE EQUIP. Open 23.98 0.00 19-01081 07/15/19 00097 ACTION RUBBER & INDUSTRIAL SUP HOSE FITTING FOR SWEEPER-DPW Open 36.09 0.00 19-01082 07/15/19 02004 HOFFMAN EQUIPMENT 4 BUCKET PINS-FRONT-END LOADER Open 1,421.28 0.00 19-01083 07/15/19 00022 STONE INDUSTRIES ASPHALT & TACK COAT - ROADS Open 330.50 0.00 19-01084 07/15/19 00201 GARBARINI & CO PC REV DEFERRED COMP PLAN-2018 Open 4,000.00 0.00 19-01085 07/15/19 00201 GARBARINI & CO PC AUDIT-18 FIN. STATEMENTS-CURR Open 4,200.00 0.00 19-01086 07/15/19 00201 GARBARINI & CO PC AUDIT-18 FIN STATEMNTS-WATER Open 3,800.00 0.00 19-01087 07/15/19 00201 GARBARINI & CO PC AUDIT-18 FIN STATEMNTS-S WASTE Open 3,800.00 0.00 3  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work/Public Combined Meeting August 20, 2019 7:30 p.m. 19-01088 07/15/19 02484 RACHLES/MICHELE'S OIL CO. 1480 GALS DIESEL DEL 6/13/19 Open 2,714.80 0.00 19-01089 07/15/19 03245 CDW GOVERNMENT SECURITY EQUIP. - BOGERT/SEWER Open 5,950.60 0.00 19-01090 07/15/19 02723 CLARKE CATON HINTZ AFFORDABLE HOUSING SVCS - JUNE Open 184.07 0.00 19-01092 07/16/19 02855 POWER DMS ANNUAL SERVICE CONTRACT-POL DP Open 2,815.25 0.00 19-01093 07/16/19 03224 ALS GROUP USA CORP. WATER TESTS-COLLECTED 6/11 Open 1,785.00 0.00 19-01094 07/16/19 03118 REDICARE LLC FIRST AID SUPPLIES - DPW Open 10.40 0.00 19-01095 07/16/19 00936 PATTMAN, JEFFREY REIMB-4 FIBER MODULES WATER DP Open 81.28 0.00 19-01096 07/16/19 00886 SCHWANEWEDE/HALS ENGINEERING ENG.-SITE PLAN REVISION 219/5 Open 125.00 0.00 19-01097 07/17/19 02712 OPTIMUM ** OPTONLINE SVC DPW- 7/16-8/15 Open 119.80 0.00 19-01098 07/17/19 02967 MORRIS & BERGEN IRRIGATION OPEN SPRINKLERS/REPAIRS-N FLD. Open 1,152.80 0.00 19-01099 07/17/19 00046 RUTHERFORD, DAVID L.,ESQ. ZONE BD.APPLICATION REV 601/24 Open 500.00 0.00 19-01100 07/17/19 00046 RUTHERFORD, DAVID L.,ESQ. 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SCREWS/BOLTS - DPW Open 222.84 0.00 19-01121 07/22/19 01486 BORO OF SADDLE RIVER POL COVERAGE-RD PAVING-FRKN TP Open 817.01 0.00 19-01122 07/22/19 00958 STATE OF NJ DEPT OF LABOR 2ND QTR 2019 UNEMPLOYMENT Open 1,719.08 0.00 19-01123 07/22/19 00095 TRAFFIC SAFETY & EQUIPMENT 3 ROLL-UP SIGN STANDS/BAGS Open 728.70 0.00 19-01124 07/22/19 02892 TRUGREEN GRUB CONTROL/LAWN SVC -N FIELD Open 990.00 0.00 19-01125 07/22/19 02339 ZUIDEMA PORTABLE TOILETS 1 MO PORT TOILET N. FIELD 7/22 Open 95.00 0.00 19-01126 07/24/19 02380 I.D.M. MEDICAL GAS CO REFILL OXYGEN D SIZE CYL-AMBUL Open 72.88 0.00 19-01127 07/24/19 00125 MUNICIPAL RECORD SERVICE 2 BOXES MAILER FORMS - COURT Open 376.00 0.00 19-01129 07/25/19 00029 BERGEN COUNTY DEPT OF ADM/FIN 3RD QTR 2019 COUNTY TAXES Open 759,224.00 0.00 19-01130 07/25/19 01485 COUNTY OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND 2019 3RD QTR COUNTY OPEN SPACE Open 32,803.27 0.00 19-01131 07/26/19 01834 GOLDEN RULE CREATIONS EMBLEMS/PATCHES - POLICE DPT Open 570.57 0.00 19-01132 07/26/19 99912 KROPIEWNICKI, JEFF REIMBURSE-TAX BILLS MAILING Open 79.25 0.00 19-01133 07/26/19 00105 PSE&G JULY 2019 GAS/ELECT.- CURRENT Open 8,304.40 0.00 19-01134 07/26/19 00105 PSE&G JUL 2019 GAS/ELECT.-WATER DEPT Open 9,555.40 0.00 19-01135 07/29/19 03247 JEM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. TAR SOLVE-ASPHALT REMOVER -DPW Open 224.99 0.00 19-01136 07/29/19 02624 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. 5 GALS.- ROAD PAINT - DPW 7/16 Open 115.45 0.00 19-01137 07/29/19 00130 WATER WORKS SUPPLY CO INC 7/8" REED SOCKET-WATER DEPT. Open 53.62 0.00 19-01139 07/29/19 00022 STONE INDUSTRIES FABC ASPHALT TOP COAT-DPW Open 54.77 0.00 19-01140 07/29/19 03158 WM RECYCLE AMERICA RECYCLING PICKUPS JUNE - DPW Open 666.42 0.00 19-01141 07/29/19 02196 AMERICAN HOSE & HYDRAULICS CYLINDER REPAIR - DPW Open 382.06 0.00 19-01142 07/29/19 03231 MUNICIPAL SAFETY SUPPLY 8 RAIN BIBS & 6 JACKETS - DPW Open 841.15 0.00 19-01143 07/29/19 03147 BERGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 13 CASES-PAPER TOWEL/ROLLS DPW Open 315.35 0.00 19-01144 07/29/19 03204 MONTAGUE TOOL & SUPPLY HEDGE TRRIMMER & SHAFT EXT-DPW Open 254.64 0.00 19-01145 07/29/19 02297 THE SHARP SHOP 16.5" BLADE/THROTTLE CABLE DPW Open 95.81 0.00 19-01146 07/29/19 00012 PROSTOCK MIDLAND BRAKE FLUID/FAS ADDITIVE-DPW Open 61.65 0.00 19-01147 07/29/19 02304 PERSONNEL CONCEPTS WORKPLACE GOVT/LABOR POSTERS Open 214.90 0.00 4  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work/Public Combined Meeting August 20, 2019 7:30 p.m. 19-01148 07/29/19 00886 SCHWANEWEDE/HALS ENGINEERING 1ST & 2ND QTR RETAINER Open 500.00 0.00 19-01149 07/29/19 02863 LAW OFFICES OF GARY CUCCHIARA REV CORRESP/REVISED PLAN-905/5 Open 250.00 0.00 19-01150 07/29/19 00144 BORO OF H-H-K PAYROLL ACCT CURRENT SOCIAL SECURITY - JULY Open 12,880.46 0.00 19-01151 07/29/19 00144 BORO OF H-H-K PAYROLL ACCT WATER DPT SOCIAL SECURITY- JUL Open 1,341.84 0.00 19-01152 07/29/19 00144 BORO OF H-H-K PAYROLL ACCT SOL WASTE SOCIAL SECURITY- JUL Open 674.26 0.00 19-01153 07/30/19 00144 BORO OF H-H-K PAYROLL ACCT PAYROLL CURRENT 1/2 MONTH 7/31 Open 157,935.12 0.00 19-01154 07/30/19 00144 BORO OF H-H-K PAYROLL ACCT PAYROLL-WATER 1/2 MONTH 7/31 Open 9,408.60 0.00 19-01155 07/30/19 00144 BORO OF H-H-K PAYROLL ACCT PAYROLL-SWASTE 1/2 MONTH 7/31 Open 4,321.11 0.00 19-01156 07/30/19 00886 SCHWANEWEDE/HALS ENGINEERING PLAN REV/SOIL MOVING-1102/7 Open 650.00 0.00 19-01157 07/30/19 02624 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. 5 GALS.- ROAD PAINT - DPW 7/29 Open 115.45 0.00 19-01158 07/30/19 03224 ALS GROUP USA CORP. 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BATTERIES PORTABLE SPEED SIGN Open 1,280.00 0.00 19-01251 08/15/19 03179 MIKE FITZPATRICK & SON, INC 2019 ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAM Open 193,919.47 0.00 19-01252 08/15/19 02474 KONICA MINOLTA BORO H COPIER MAINT 8/12-11/11 Open 273.85 0.00 19-01253 08/15/19 00555 PSE&G* ELECT. SVC-EASTGATE THRU 8/8 Open 84.36 0.00 19-01254 08/15/19 00821 AT&T JULY 2019 FAX/LONG DISTANCE Open 122.11 0.00 19-01255 08/16/19 80202 JONES, WILLIAM J. REIMB. EYE GLASSES - 2019 Open 300.00 0.00 19-01256 08/16/19 01088 DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY BOND INTEREST - AUG 2019 Open 66,187.50 0.00 Resolution #19-78 – Introduced and read by Council President Troast A Resolution – Authorizing Street Closure – Block Party (27 Sleepy Hollow Drive) WHEREAS, the Borough of Ho Ho-Kus has received a request for a street closure from resident John Esterbrook; and WHEREAS, Mr. Esterbrook is requesting that Sleepy Hollow Drive be closed from the intersecting street of 6  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work/Public Combined Meeting August 20, 2019 7:30 p.m. Washington Avenue and Valley Forge on September 7, 2019 from 4pm – 11pm; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, that the request for the street closure is approved. Resolution #19-79 – Introduced and read by Council President Troast A Resolution – Bergen County CO-OP Contract Purchasing System for the purpose of Utilizing Licensed Electrical Contractor Services. WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Pricing Agreement for its Administration; and WHEREAS, the Bergen County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System #CK04H has offered participation to Local Governments in a Cooperative Purchasing System for the purchase of good and service; and WHEREAS, the County of Bergen has a Cooperative Bid for Licensed Electrical Contractors Services, Bid 19-21 which is awarded by Resolution #553-19 on May 15, 2019 for a contract period of May 15, 2019 through May 14, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus is in need of Licensed Electrical Contractors Services; and WHEREAS, on August 20, 2019 the Governing Body of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, duly considered participation in the Bergen County Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus shall participate in the Bergen County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System for purpose of utilizing Licensed Electrical Contractors Services under Bergen County Bid 19-21 as approved by Board of Chosen Freeholders resolution #553-19. The Borough Administrator is hereby authorized to execute necessary agreement for participation. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. Resolution #19-80 – Introduced and read by Council President Troast A Resolution – Appointments of Jr. Fireman WHEREAS, the Fire Department of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, through its Chief, has recommended to the Mayor and Council the appointments of members as follows; and WHEREAS, Devin M. Iannelli and Rimas Charar-Palubinskas passed their physical as required by the Borough; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus that Devin M. Iannelli and Rimas Charar-Palubinskas is recommended to the New Jersey State Fireman's Association for membership. Resolution #19-81 – Introduced and read by Council President Troast A Resolution – Grant permission - Halloween Window Painting for Friday, October 18, 2019 WHEREAS, the Borough of Ho Ho-Kus has received a request from Youth Activities Council requesting permission to hold the annual Halloween Window Painting event sponsored by the Ho-Ho-Kus HAS and the Youth Activities Council on Friday, October 18, 2019 with a rain date of Friday, October 25, 2019; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, that permission is hereby granted to hold the annual Halloween Window Painting event. Resolution #19-82 – Introduced and read by Council President Troast A Resolution – Forgiveness of Solid Waste 3rd Str. 2019 bill WHEREAS, 11 Saddle Brook Drive, 524 Eastgate Road, 319 Ardmore, 806 West Saddle River Road, 4 Brookview Ct., 109 Blauvelt Avenue are lots under construction, 23 Deerhill Road and 6 Saddle Ridge Rd.; WHEREAS, the above residential structures will be credited accordingly and then will be reviewed for the balance and NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the bills in question be cancelled. Resolution #19-83– Introduced and read by Council President Troast A Resolution – The Hollow of Ho-Ho-Kus – Release of the Performance Bond 7  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work/Public Combined Meeting August 20, 2019 7:30 p.m. WHEREAS, the Developer for the project known as “The Hollows at Ho-Ho-Kus” has requested a return of the Performance Bond for the public improvements relating to said project located at lots 1.01, 2.01, 3.01, 4.01, 10.02 – 10.08 in Block 802; and WHEREAS, the Borough Conflict Engineer Thomas R. Lemanowicz, P.E., has reviewed the improvements and has provided a letter dated August 1, 2019 to the Borough Administrator which is adopted and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body has reviewed this matter and finds just cause; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body that the original Performance Bond in the amount of $190,785.00 shall be released contingent, however, upon (1) the Developer depositing $3,700.00 as a cash performance guarantee for the unfinished sidewalk until the Borough Conflict Engineer certifies that the work has been satisfactorily completed and (2) the Developer providing a check in the amount of $9,539.25 which shall be added to the $19,078.50 already on account for a total of $28,617.75 which represents the two-year Resolution #19-85– Introduced and read by Council President Troast A Resolution – Grant Permission – Cub Scout Pack 54 – Utilize East Park WHEREAS, the Borough of Ho Ho-Kus has received a request from Cub Scout Pack 54 to utilize East Park for their Annual Campfire Kickoff on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 5pm – 8:30pm with a rain date of Sunday September 22, 2019; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, that the request to use East Park for the Campfire Kickoff is approved; A motion was offered by Council President Troast and seconded by Councilman Rorty to approve Resolutions 19-77 through 19-83 and Resolution 19-85. Motion carried on a roll call vote – All present voting “Aye”. OFF-CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Resolution #19-84 – Introduced and read by Council President Troast A Resolution – Tax Appeal Settlement – Astleford v. Ho-Ho-Kus WHEREAS, Chad Astleford is the owner of real estate known as 50 Jacquelin Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, also known as Lot 5 in Block 403 on the Borough tax map; and WHEREAS, the owner has filed a tax appeals challenging the tax assessment for the years 2017-2019; and WHEREAS, the Borough has completed full discovery with respect to these matters and has conducted exhaustive negotiations with counsel for the taxpayer; and WHEREAS, the parties have been able to arrive upon a proposed settlement agreement as follows: a revised assessment of $700,000.00 for 2017; a revised assessment of $880,500.00 for 2018-2019; and WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that pre-judgment interest shall be waived as a condition of the settlement; and WHEREAS, the Borough’s Tax Assessor Edmund Brown is in agreement with the terms of the settlement and believes that it would be in the best interests of the Borough to settle these particular cases in accordance with the terms set forth above; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus agrees to authorize the Municipal Attorney to execute a Stipulation of Settlement on behalf of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus with respect to the Astleford v. Ho-Ho-Kus tax appeals pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey under Docket Nos. 003234-2017, 003347-2018 and 002673-2019 at the new assessments set forth above; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of the Tax Court Judgment, the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to calculate the amount of the refund and cause same to be paid to the taxpayer, without statutory interest, within 60 days from the date of the Tax Court Judgment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a true copy of this Resolution be provided to the Borough Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, Chief Financial Officer and Municipal Attorney. 8  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work/Public Combined Meeting August 20, 2019 7:30 p.m. A motion was offered by Council President Troast and seconded by Councilman Rorty to approve Resolution 19-84. Motion carried on a roll call vote – All present voting “Aye”. LIAISON REPORTS Recreation – Baseball Association had their quarterly meeting where they appointed a new president. Football is underway, their senior team has 21 seniors, however there are only (3) three 7th graders, where last year they had 14. Junior team has 19. Peewee is struggling with only 16 who registered and 2 already dropped out. Cheerleading has 22 registered. Registration for soccer is doing well. Fall registration for softball is now opened. Library – No report as they are in summer recess. Board of Education – No report. Ambulance Corp. – No report until September. Fire Department – No Report Chamber of Commerce – Councilman Shell reported that September is Turn the Towns Teal for A National Awareness Campaign for Ovarian Cancer month. Board approved to put teal ribbons around the trees during this time. MAYOR'S REMARKS Mayor asked the Police Chief for an update regarding the speeding on Rack Track and Blauvelt. Police Chief responded they installed electronic speed sign to obtain a reading and the average speed was 21 miles per hour with approximately 2400 cars a day. Speed signs have been installed by the county. CLOSED SESSION: On a motion by Councilman Rorty, seconded by Councilman Shell, the Mayor and Council approved entering into Executive Session closed to the public. Motion Carried by voice 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 Contract negotiations Now therefore, be it resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus assembled in public session on August 20, 2019 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 8:35 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Shell, seconded by Councilman Iannelli, the meeting returned to open public session. Motion Carried by voice vote – all present voting “Aye”. 9  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Work/Public Combined Meeting August 20, 2019 7:30 p.m. Board Attorney Bole explain we need to make a motion to approve resident 598 Cliff Street, Ridgewood – Widen of Driveway in ROW, Motion by Shell, seconded by Council Iannelli subject to signing all necessary paperwork. Motion carried on a roll call vote – All present voting “Aye”. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Councilman Crossley, seconded by Councilman Rorty, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Motion Carried by voice vote – all present voting “Aye”. Respectfully submitted, Joan Herve RMC/CMR Borough Clerk 10