Mayor & Council Meeting

Borough of River Edge Mayor and Council Agenda November 22, 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. Minutes a. Approval of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Regular Meeting of November 8, 2021. b. Approve of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Closed Session Meeting of November 8, 2021. 6. For Discussion – a. Update of Fire Company #2 Damages from Tropical Storm Ida b. Borough Hall & Public Safety Building 7. Public Comments on any item on this agenda – 8. Appointments & Personnel Changes – a. Approve the salary change of Scott Ader, Foreman in the Department of Public Works from an annual Foreman, Step I salary of $83,533.00 to Foreman, Step II - $89,463.00 effective December 14, 2021. 9. Monthly Reports – a. Historic Preservation Commission - October 2021 b. Fire Department - October 2021 10. First Reading – Ordinances – a. Ordinance #21-30 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 240, Section 240-4 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of River Edge By: 2nd: RC: b. Ordinance #21-31 An Ordinance to Mandate Direct Deposit for Municipal  Employees by the Borough of River Edge, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-15f By: 2nd: RC: c. Ordinance #21-32 An Ordinance by the Borough of River Edge in the County of Bergen, New Jersey Creating a New Section Entitled “Seasonal Outdoor Dining” By: 2nd: RC: d. Ordinance #21-33 An Ordinance Amending the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of River Edge, Chapter 362, Entitled ‘Streets and Sidewalks’ By: 2nd: RC: e. Ordinance #21-34 Bond Ordinance to Authorize the Undertaking of Various Improvements to the Public Library in, by and for the Borough of River Edge, State of New Jersey, to Appropriate the Sum of $375,000 to Pay the Cost Thereof, to Appropriate a Public Library Contribution, to Authorize the Issuance of Bonds to Finance Such Appropriation and to Provide for the Issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes in Anticipation of the Issuance of Such Bonds. By: 2nd: RC: 11. Second Reading & Hearing on Ordinances a. Ordinance #21-26 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 206 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of River Edge, Entitled “Fees” Open/Public By: 2nd: RC: Close/Public By: 2nd: RC: Adoption By: nd 2 : RC: b. Ordinance #21-27 – An Ordinance to Amend Article II, Chapter 114 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of River Edge, Entitled Alcoholic Beverages Open/Public By: 2nd: RC: Close/Public By: 2nd: RC: Adoption By: nd 2 : RC: c. Ordinance #21-28 – 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 2021 Open/Public By: 2nd: RC: Close/Public By: nd 2 : RC: nd Adoption By: 2 : RC: d. Ordinance #21-29 – Bond Ordinance to Authorize the Acquisition of New Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment for the Use of the Fire Department in, by and for the Borough of River Edge, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, to Appropriate the Sum of $280,000 to Pay the Cost Thereof, to Make a Down Payment, to Authorize the Issuance of Bonds to Finance Such Appropriation and to Provide for the Issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes in Anticipation of the Issuance of Such Bonds Open/Public By: 2nd: RC: Close/Public By: 2nd: RC: Adoption By: nd 2 : RC: 12. RESOLUTIONS - By Consent a. #21-322 Authorize Execution of Grant Agreement – Reforestation/Tree Planting – ReLeaf River Edge b. #21-323 Approve Change Order #1 – LAIF 2019 Continental Avenue Project c. #21-324 Authorize Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment for the Fire Department Under State Contract d. #21-325 Resolution Calling for a CAP Exception for Information Technology and Cyber Security Costs e. #21-326 Resolution Urging the New Jersey Legislature to Create Legislation that Would Establish Emergency Medical Services as Essential Government Services f. #21-327 Authorize Purchase of SUV for the River Edge Police Department g. #21-328 Approve the Appointment of a Junior Volunteer Firefighter – Jack Silane h. #21-329 Approve Additional Engineering Services – Fire Company #2 Parking Lot Improvement Project i. #21-330 Approve Additional Engineering Services – Borough Hall & Fire Company #1 Parking Lot Improvement Project j. #21-331 Approve Additional Engineering Services – 2022 ADA Ramps at Various Locations k. #21-332 Amend 2021 Capital Budget l. #21-333 Approve Additional Engineering Services – Kenneth B. George Park – Ball Field Upgrades m. #21-334 A Resolution Requesting Permission for the Dedication by Rider for the Maintenance of Bus Stops Donations Trust Fund Required by NJSA 40A:5-29 n. #21-335 Confirm Endorsement of Community Development Project 2022 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement at Oxford Terrace and Rutgers Place 13. #21-336 Payment of Bills 14. New Business – 15. Old Business – 16. Public Comments 17. Council Comments 18. #21-337 Resolution to Go Into Closed Session and Exclude Public. Closed Session Docket # Item Title or Description Statutory Reference Personnel Matter - 21-11/22-1 N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8) Building Department Attorney Client Privilege – 21-11/22-2 N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(7) Overview of Chapter 79 Personnel Matter - 21-11/22-3 N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8) Administration 19. Adjournment