Mayor & Council Meeting

Borough of River Edge Mayor and Council Agenda September 27, 2021 REVISED Regular Meeting Borough Hall 6:30 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 8th of this location, date and time to the Ridgewood 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. Second Reading & Hearing on Ordinances a. Ordinance #21-23 An Ordinance Amending the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of River Edge, Chapter 71, Entitled ‘Police Department’ Open/Public By: 2nd: RC: Close/Public By: 2nd: RC: Adoption By: nd 2 : RC: 6. #21-270 Authorize Promotion of Craig Casey to the Position of Police Captain 7. Minutes a. Approval of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Closed Session of August 9, 2021. b. Approval of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Regular Meeting of September 13, 2021. c. Approval of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Closed Session of September 13, 2021. d. Approval of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Closed Session of September 20, 2021. e. Approval of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Special Meeting of September 20, 2021 8. Proclamations & Awards – a. Proclamation Honoring Health Officer, Sam Yanovich on his Retirement b. Proclamation Declaring the Month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month c. Proclamation Declaring October 3 – 9, 2021 as Fire Prevention Week d. Proclamation Declaring September 15 – October 15, 2021 as National Hispanic Heritage Month 9. For Discussion – a. New Jersey EV Charging Station Law b. Banner Request from the First Congregational Church to place a banner at the “Y” on River Edge Road to promote the Pumpkin Patch from October 1st through October 31st. c. Request from Girl Scouts to Use the Public Safety Meeting Room d. Request from River Dell Project Graduation to Place a Message on the Borough Message Board Promoting a Fundraising Event on October 9th. 10. Public Comments on any item on this agenda – 11. Appointments & Personnel Changes – a. Approve the salary increase of Eric Schultz, Equipment Operator I in the Department of Public Works from an annual salary of $79,468.00 to $79,948.00 due to an increase in longevity from $1,920.00 to $2,400.00, effective October 21, 2021. b. Approve the salary increase and job title change of Daniel Dekker, from Laborer II, Step V - $50,297.00 to Operator II, Step I - $64,630.00, effective September 20, 2021. c. Approve the promotion and salary change of Craig Casey from Lieutenant to Captain at an annual salary of $144,443.00 plus holiday pay and longevity, effective September 27, 2021. d. Approve the resignation of Andrew Lieb, Crossing Guard, effective 9/21/21. 12. First Reading – Ordinances a. Ordinance #21-25 An Ordinance Amending the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of River Edge, Chapter 33, Entitled ‘Fire Department’ By: 2nd: RC: 13. Second Reading & Hearing on Ordinances a. Ordinance #21-24 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 360 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of River Edge, Entitled Stormwater Control Open/Public By: 2nd: RC: Close/Public By: 2nd: RC: nd Adoption By: 2 : RC: 14. RESOLUTIONS - By Consent a. #21-271 Resolution Appointing Affordable Housing Administrative Agent for the Borough of River Edge b. #21-272 Adopt Corrective Action Plan c. #21-273 Approve Additional Engineering Services – 2021 ADA Ramps at Various Locations d. #21-274 Amend Purchase Order – Backhoe for the Department of Public Works e. #21-275 Authorize Tax Collector to Adjust 2021 Final Tax Bills Due to County Board Judgments f. #21-276 Resolution Approving a Stormwater Drainage License Agreement for the Property Located at 382 Valley Road, River Edge, New Jersey g. #21-277 Award Contract – DPW Uniform Rental h. #21-278 Approve the Appointment of Crossing Guard – Louis Rocco 15. #21- 279 Payment of Bills 16. New Business – 17. Old Business – a. SCORE Re-opening b. Vaccination Policy 18. Public Comments 19. Council Comments 20. #21-280 Resolution to Go Into Closed Session and Exclude Public Attorney Client Privilege - N.J.S.A. 10:4-12.b(7) 21-9/27-1 Interlocal Services Agreement Attorney Client Privilege - N.J.S.A. 10:4-12.b(7) 21-9/27-2 Shared Services Agreement Renewal 21. Adjournment