Mayor & Council

Borough of River Edge Mayor and Council Agenda January 24, 2022 Regular Meeting Borough Hall 6:00 P.M. 705 Kinderkamack Road ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order – 2. Silent Prayer – Flag Salute 3. Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act: This meeting complies with the Open Public Meeting Act by notification on January 7th and January 21, 2022 of this location, date and time to the Town News and the Record and by posting of same on the municipal bulletin board and Borough Web Site and filing a notice of the same with the Municipal Clerk. 4. Roll Call – 5. #22-61 Approve the Promotion of Michael McGinty to the Position of Lieutenant #22-62 Approve the Promotion of Joseph Starost to the Position of Lieutenant 6. Minutes a. Approval of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Regular Meeting of December 13, 2022. b. Approval of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Special Meeting of December 15, 2022. c. Approval of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Sine Die Meeting of January 3, 2022. d. Approval of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Reorganization Meeting of January 3, 2022. 7. Proclamations & Awards – a. Certificates of Recognition to River Dell Flight Team Winners b. Proclamation Declaring January 30th – February 5, 2022 as Catholic Schools Week 8. For Discussion – a. Anthony Iovino, Iovino & Arcari Architects – Municipal Building Assessment & Recommendations b. Parking Restrictions – Wayne Avenue c. Vaccination Policy d. Shop Local Committee e. 310 Wales Avenue – Fence Replacement 9. Public Comments on any item on this agenda – 10. Appointments & Personnel Changes – a. Approve the salary change of Patrol Officer Michael Shouldis from an annual salary of $122,453.00 to $132,248.00 due to performing the duties of a higher rank, effective December 19, 2021. b. Approve the salary increase of Benjamin Mullen, Laborer in the Department of Public Works from an annual Laborer II, Step IV salary of $49,043.00 to Laborer II, Step V - $51,303.00 effective January 29, 2022. c. Approve the appointment of Councilwoman Malellari as Liaison to the Board of Health effective January 24, 2022. d. Approve the appointment of William Sanders as Deputy OEM Coordinator effective January 24, 2022. e. Approve the salary increase of Anthony Roman, Police Officer from an annual salary of $126,739.00 to Patrol Officer 9th grade - $133,780.00 effective February 7, 2022. f. Approve the salary increase of Renata Sanches, Police Officer from an annual salary of $126,739.00 to Patrol Officer 9th grade - $133,780.00 effective February 7, 2022. g. Approve the salary increase of Austin Berninger, part-time Police dispatcher from an hourly probationary rate of $16.32 to Step I - $21.36 effective January 1, 2022. h. Approve the salary increase of Ryan Magee, part-time Police dispatcher from an hourly Step II rate of $22.12 to Step III - $23.75 effective January 1, 2022. i. Approve the salary increase of Lindsay Byrnes, part-time Police dispatcher from an hourly probationary rate of $16.32 to Step I - $21.36 effective January 1, 2022. j. Approve the change in salary for Marc Abate, Police Department from a Lieutenants salary of $147,827.00 due to performing the duties of a higher rank to an annual Sergeants salary of $136,877.00 effective January 24, 2022. 11. Monthly Reports – a. Building Department - December 2021 b. Building Department - Year End Report 2021 c. Library Board - January 2022 d. Fire Prevention - October-December 2021 e. Fire Department - Year End 2021 f. Land Use Board - December 22, 2021 g. Tax Collector - December 2021 h. Fire Department - Revised – Co. #1 12. First Reading – Ordinances Ordinance #22-2 An Ordinance Amending the Code of the Borough of River Edge Authorizing and Encouraging Electric Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment (EVSE) & Make Ready Parking Spaces By: 2nd: RC: 13. Second Reading & Hearing on Ordinances Ordinance #22-1 An Ordinance to Fix the Salary, Wage and Compensation of the Officers and Employees of the Borough of River Edge, in the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey for the Year 2022 – Non-Contractual Open/Public By: 2nd: RC: Close/Public By: 2 : nd RC: Adoption By: 2nd: RC: 14. RESOLUTIONS - By Consent a. #22-63 2022 Salary Resolution – Police b. #22-64 Amend Resolution #22-42 – Authorize Purchases from Cooperative Pricing and Purchasing Systems c. #22-65 Approve the Appointment of a Volunteer Firefighter d. #22-66 Refund of Performance Escrow for the Property Located at 3 New Bridge Road, Block 1303, Lot 4 e. #22-67 Amend Renewal of Lease Agreement with Mid Bergen Regional Health Commission f. #22-68 Authorize Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Animal Control Services and Employee Assistance Program g. #22-69 Amend Resolution #22-58 – Authorize Participation in the Defense Logistics Agency, Law Enforcement Support Office, 1033 Program a. #22-70 Authorize Receipt of Bids – 2021 ADA Ramps at Various Locations b. #22-71 Approve the Hire of a Substitute Librarian c. #22-72 Enter into a Shared Services Agreement with the River Edge Board of Education for Clearing Snow and Controlling Ice d. #22-73 Enter into a Shared Services Agreement with the River Edge Board of Education for Gymnasium Use e. #22-74 Authorize Receipt of Bids – RRFB at Various Locations f. #22-75 Authorize Issuance of Purchase Order – Klein Traffic Consulting LLC g. #22-76 2022 Salary Resolution – Non-Contractual h. #22-77 2022 Salary Resolution – DPW i. #22-78 Amend Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy j. #22-79 Approve LOSAP Certification List – River Edge Volunteer Ambulance Service 15. #21- 80 Payment of Bills 16. New Business - 17. Old Business – 18. Public Comments 19. Council Comments 20. Adjournment