Mayor and Council

Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Combined Meeting July 21st, 2020 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 on July 21, 2020 in the Council Chambers and via teleconference to the Public. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Randall who asked the Municipal Clerk to read the open 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”, adequate 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…………. Steven Shell Councilman…………. Edward Iannelli - Absent Councilman…………. Kevin Crossley Councilman…………. Dane Policastro Councilwoman……… Kathleen Moran Also, in attendance David Bole, Borough Attorney; William Jones, Borough Administrator and Joan Herve, Borough Clerk. FLAG SALUTE APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was offered by Council President Troast and seconded by Councilman Crossley to approve the minutes of June 23, 2020 Closed and 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 – June 2020 Court Report – June 2020 Library Report - July 2020 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor opened the meeting to the public. He stated if anyone desired to be heard, state your name and address for the record. Hearing none, Mayor closed the meeting to the public. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Old Business Library –.Regarding the renovation/ expansion project, the Library is expected to hear in approximately a month or so if they will be awarded any grant monies they applied for. 1-9 North Franklin Turnpike Issues –A letter was sent to the property owner regarding additional work that he has done without permission or permits. Still due to come back to court next month as he retained again another attorney. 1  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Combined Meeting July 21st, 2020 7:30 p.m. DOT Train Station project – No new updates Train Station Parking Lot – Repaving is completed Parking App – The new parking APP(Parkmobile) is now up and running. Administrator Jones is working on getting this information to the residents. New Business BERGEN COUNTY UNITED WAY/Madeline Partnership – Ho-Ho-Kus Affordable Housing Project - Administrator Jones discussed there was a pre-construction meeting, work is scheduled to begin Monday July 27, 2020, for approximately 14 months. HHK Planning Board Resolution – Preliminary Investigation to Determine an area in need of Redevelopment – This project which is commonly known as the Ho-Ho-Kus Crossing Project. Mr. Jones stated we added to the agenda tonight Resolutions #20-89 & 20-90 which is for the Governing Body to concur with the recommendations of the Planning Board for the (3) lots that this project is slated for and then direct the Planning Board to prepare a Redevelopment Plan for the those designated redevelopment areas. Borough Attorney added, these resolutions need to be sent down the Department of Community Affairs where they have 30 days to appeal. CORRESPONDENCE a) BC Board of Chosen Freeholders Ordinance #20-11f - for Various Department of Planning and Engineering Capital Improvement in the amount of $2,343,500. b) West Milford Resolution supporting High Speed Internet Accessibility. c) HHK Planning Board Resolution – Preliminary Investigation to Determine an area in need of Redevelopment d) Borough of Closter Resolution – Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES and PUBLI HEARING INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS (20-81 thru 20-90) Resolution #20-81- Introduced by Council President Troast A Resolution – Payment of Bills for July WHEREAS, claims have been submitted to the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus in the amount of $1,711,345.76; 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 $1,711,345.76 be approved and ratified respectively BILL LIST: 20-00104 01/15/20 03212 ESS, INC. WALL CABINET & INSTALLATION-FD Open 2,300.16 0.00 20-00199 02/03/20 02846 GTBM 6 PANASONIC LAPTOPS-POLICE DPT Open 27,237.90 0.00 20-00409 04/03/20 02899 OFFICE CONCEPTS GROUP OFFICES SUPPLIES-POLICE Open 161.03 0.00 20-00694 05/14/20 02899 OFFICE CONCEPTS GROUP OFFICE SUPPLIES - DPW Open 188.13 0.00 20-00706 05/20/20 02899 OFFICE CONCEPTS GROUP DISINFECTANT WIPES - POLICE Open 239.60 0.00 2  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Combined Meeting July 21st, 2020 7:30 p.m. 20-00724 05/21/20 00001 HOME HARDWARE JUNE 2020 PURCHASES Open 551.96 0.00 20-00725 05/21/20 00056 TYCO ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES ANIMAL CONTROL SVC JUNE Open 535.00 0.00 20-00728 05/21/20 02686 ONE CALL CONCEPTS ONE CALL MESSAGES - JUNE 2020 Open 68.64 0.00 20-00730 05/21/20 02590 AMERICAN WEAR, INC. JUNE 2020 UNIFORMS - ROADS 2/3 Open 289.36 0.00 20-00731 05/21/20 02590 AMERICAN WEAR, INC. 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FABC TOP ASPHALT - WATER DEPT Open 264.47 0.00 20-01003 07/16/20 02965 CORE & MAIN LP WATER MAIN PIPING-WATER DEPT Open 1,204.40 0.00 20-01004 07/17/20 00038 VERIZON WATER DEPT PHONES JULY-AUG Open 80.74 0.00 20-01005 07/17/20 00038 VERIZON JUNE-JULY PHONE - DEPTS. Open 391.05 0.00 20-01006 07/17/20 00886 SCHWANEWEDE/HALS ENGINEERING ENG PLAN REVIEW FINAL 402/8 Open 302.50 0.00 20-01007 07/17/20 00886 SCHWANEWEDE/HALS ENGINEERING ENG PLAN REV-DEV AGRMNT-905/5 Open 225.00 0.00 20-01008 07/17/20 00886 SCHWANEWEDE/HALS ENGINEERING ENG REVIEW-ROAD OPENING-103/12 Open 250.00 0.00 20-01010 07/20/20 03169 SELECTIVE INSURANCE * FLOOD INSURANCE-44 SHERIDAN AV Open 6,203.00 0.00 20-01011 07/20/20 03170 SELECTIVE INSURANCE ** FLOOD INSURANCE-55 SYCAMORE AV Open 2,900.00 0.00 20-01012 07/20/20 80202 JONES, WILLIAM J. EMAIL SERVICES - JUNE & JULY Open 344.00 0.00 20-01013 07/20/20 00541 MINCHIN, CHRISTOPHER REIMB-100 PACKS-ALCOHOL WIPERS Open 596.84 0.00 Resolution #20-82- Introduced by Council President Troast A Resolution – Developer’s Agreement – Wearimus Properties, LLC WHEREAS, the Wearimus Properties, LLC. (the “Developer”) filed an application with the Borough of Ho- Ho-Kus Planning Board (the “Board”) for preliminary and final major subdivision approval of the property known as 262 Wearimus Road, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, which is designated on the Borough’s official Tax Map as Block 905, Lots 5 (the “Property”, which approval was granted by the Board on September 12, 2019 and memorialized by written resolution on October 17, 2019; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a Developers Agreement be entered into between the Borough and the Developer to memorialize the understandings between the parties with regard to the construction of the improvements contemplated under the Board’s approval and the rights and obligations of the parties thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body that it does hereby authorize a Developers 5  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Combined Meeting July 21st, 2020 7:30 p.m. Agreement between the Borough and the Developer in form and substance satisfactory to the Borough’s counsel; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to sign said Agreement following legal review. Resolution #20-83- Introduced by Council President Troast A Resolution – Cancellation of Receivable Balances WHEREAS; A grant receivable balance of $213,120.12 must be cancelled as per the Auditors; and; WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel the receivable balance and its’ offsetting appropriation reserve balance from the balance sheet; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of Ho-Ho-Kus that the following grant receivable balances and appropriation reserve balances be cancelled: Ord. No. Grant Title Amount Cancelled 940 BC Open Space Grant Receivable $ 155,203.00 991 BC Open Space Grant Receivable $ 30,750.00 2016-09 BC Open Space Grant Receivable $ 21,000.00 2016-09 BC Comm. Devel. Grant Receivable $ 6,167.12 $ 213,120.12 Resolution #20-84- Introduced by Council President Troast A Resolution – Tax Appeal - Dowicz v. HHK WHEREAS, Stephen M. Dowicz is owner of real estate known as Lot 15 in Block 903 better known as 209 Wearimus Road, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the owner has filed a 2019 tax appeal challenging the tax assessment; and WHEREAS, Lot 15 in Block 903 was assessed for the 2019 tax year in the total amount of $2,169,300; and WHEREAS, the Borough has completed full discovery with respect to this matter, has consulted with the Borough’s Tax Assessor 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 $1,800,000 for 2019, with the Freeze Act to apply for the year 2020; 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 this particular case 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 Dowicz v. Ho-Ho-Kus tax appeal pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey under Docket No. 007197-2019 at the new assessment 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 this resolution is subject to approval thereof by the taxpayer and his attorney; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon adoption of the within Resolution, a certified copy of same shall be served by the Municipal Clerk upon the Tax Assessor, the Tax Collector, the Chief Financial Officer and the Municipal Attorney. Resolution #20-85- Introduced by Council President Troast A Resolution – Deed Restriction unit #1 located at 614 Maple Avenue WHEREAS, The Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus is subject to a Final Judgment of Compliance and Judgment of Repose pursuant to Docket No. BER-L-6215-15 in the Superior Court of New Jersey Bergen County; and 6  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Combined Meeting July 21st, 2020 7:30 p.m. WHEREAS, pursuant to the aforesaid Judgment, the Borough is required to produce certain affordable housing units; and WHEREAS, Unit #1, located at 614 Maple Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, at Block #1015, Lot #9, is a unit which must be deed restricted with affordable housing covenants and restrictions pursuant to law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body that it does hereby authorize and approve a Deed Restriction with affordable housing covenants and restrictions for the aforesaid property; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Deed shall be substantially in the form attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk, as appropriate, are authorized to execute such Deed on behalf of the Borough following legal review. Resolution #20-86- Introduced by Council President Troast A Resolution – Amendment to Resolution #20-71 for the 2020 Resurfacing Contract WHEREAS, the Borough has previously awarded the 2020 Resurfacing Program Contract to Cross Roads Paving & Maintenance LLC (“Cross Roads”) pursuant to Resolution #20-71, adopted June 23, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended, by letter dated July 9, 2020, that the Contract be amended for a total award of $221,972.68, which is the bid amount of $178,656.68 plus the additional concrete work and stripping ($43,316.00); and WHEREAS, the total Contract award will be $221,972.68; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attached hereto a certification that adequate funds are available and duly budgeted to pay for the Contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body that the aforesaid Contract with Cross Roads be amended to include estimated additional work of $43,316.00 for a total contract price of $221,972.68; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are authorized to sign an amended Contract following legal review. Resolution #20-87- Introduced by Council President Troast A Resolution – Payment Plan & Waive Utility late fee WHEREAS, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus received a request from Mr. & Mr. Sheiban located at 8 Stratford Lane, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 for a payment plan and a late fee be waived for a delinquent utility payment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus hereby authorizes the Water & Solid Waste Registrar to provide a 12 month payment plan for a $5,025.36 third (2nd) quarter water bill and removal of a late fee of $502.54 upon completion of payments for Mr. & Mr. Sheiban located at 8 Stratford Lane, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Water & Solid Waste Registrar and the owner of said property. Resolution #20-88- Introduced by Council President Troast A Resolution – 2020-2021 Liquor License Renewal for Red Cellar Inc. WHEREAS, applications have been made by certain persons and corporations for the renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption, and Plenary Retail Distribution licenses for the year commencing July 1, 2020 and terminating June 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, no complaints or objections have been filed with the Borough Clerk against said persons or corporations; and WHEREAS, the Police Department of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus has not received any complaints of violations of Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations by any of the applicants hereinafter named; and WHEREAS, said applicant have filed their applications with the Alcohol Beverage Control of the State of New Jersey, paid the State fee, received their Tax Clearance Certificate from the NJ Division of Taxation and paid the municipal fees of $825.00 for the Plenary Retail Distribution license. 7  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Combined Meeting July 21st, 2020 7:30 p.m. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus that the following Plenary Retail Distribution licenses be issued: Resolution #20-89- Introduced by Council President Troast A Resolution - Whereas the Governing Body concurs in the recommendation of the Planning Board Non-Condemnation area in need of Redevelopment WHEREAS, the Ho-Ho-Kus Planning Board adopted a Resolution dated July 16, 2020, a true copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, said Resolution recommended that property consisting of Block 1016, Lots 3, 5 and 11, commonly known as 619 North Maple Avenue, 217 First Street and 239 First Street, respectively (“entire area”), should be determined to be a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body concurs in the recommendation of the Planning Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that it does hereby designate the entire area set forth above to be a non- condemnation redevelopment area. Resolution #20-90- Introduced by Council President Troast A Resolution - Directing the Planning Board to prepare a Redevelopment Plan for the designated redevelopment area. WHEREAS, the Governing Body has adopted Resolution 20-89, determining that Block 1016, Lots 3, 5 and 11, commonly known as 619 North Maple Avenue, 217 First Street and 239 First Street, respectively, is a non- condemnation redevelopment area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body that it does hereby direct the Planning Board to prepare a Redevelopment Plan for the designated redevelopment area. A motion was offered by Council President Troast and seconded by Councilman Shell to approve Resolutions #20-81 through #20-90. Motion carried on a roll call vote – All present voting “Aye”. LIAISON REPORTS Recreation – Administrator Jones reported he had spoken to Ed Gartner the recreation director regarding proceeding with a movie night and/or a concert in late September, he has some concerns, however more information to follow. Library – Councilman Policastro reported the Library re-opened to the public on July 16th , 2020 with a number of safety measures in place. Full details can be found on the Library website –www.ho-ho-kuslibrary.org Board of Education – Councilman Policastro reported as part of the roll back plan for the State, on July 26th, 2020 Governing Murphy release guidance of the re-opening on NJ Schools. Per State directive, each district was tested, developed and administered a re-start program tailored to their community. Two Committees were established; 1) a re-start committee to formulate a plan for the re-opening of the Ho-Ho-Kus School 2) a pandemic response team to determine how to establish and maintain the safest environment for the students and educators once the school is re-opened. Himself and OEM Coordinator Jay Ludwig have been appointed to the Public Schools Pandemic Response Committee, which is comprised of School Leadership, Health Professionals, Borough Officials and Community Members. Further details regarding the re-start plan can be found at Ho-Ho-kus.org as they are finalized. Ambulance Corp. – No Report Fire Department – Councilman Shell reported they had their first in-person meeting in the parking lot as well as Zoom. Chamber of Commerce – Nothing new to report, however Café Amici is scheduled to re-open in August. MAYOR REMARKS 8  Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus County of Bergen Mayor and Council Combined Meeting July 21st, 2020 7:30 p.m. CLOSED SESSION - On a motion by Councilman Shell, seconded by Councilman Crossley, 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: 4-Matters relating to collective bargaining agreements Pilot Program Affordable Housing Now therefore, be it resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus assembled in public session on July 21, 2020 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 8:00 p.m. and ended at 8:15 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Shell, seconded by Councilman Moran, the meeting returned to open public session. Motion Carried by voice vote – all present voting “Aye”. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Councilman Crossley, seconded by Councilwoman Moran, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Motion Carried by voice vote – all present voting “Aye”. Respectfully submitted, Joan Herve, RMC/CMR Borough Clerk 9