Mayor & Council Reorganization Hybrid Meeting

MINUTES Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council Friday, January 5, 2024 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER – A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge was held in person at the River Edge Public Library located at 685 Elm Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 and virtually via Zoom on January 5, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 6:21 p.m. by Mayor-Elect Thomas Papaleo. SILENT PRAYER – FLAG SALUTE Mayor-Elect Papaleo called for a moment of silent reflection for the Country, Nation and State. He then led those present in the salute to the flag. STATEMENT – Mayor-Elect Papaleo read the Statement of Compliance into the record as follows: Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act: This meeting complies with the Open Public Meeting Act by notification via the December 19, 2023 Sunshine Notice containing the location, date, time and access information to the Town News and the Record and by posting of same on the municipal bulletin board and Borough Website and filing a notice of the same with the Municipal Clerk. ROLL CALL – PRESENT: Councilwoman Kaufman, Councilwoman Montisano-Koen, Councilwoman Malellari, and Councilman Benson ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Borough Administrator Lissette Aportela Borough Attorney John L. Shahdanian, Esq. Mayor-Elect Papaleo Councilman-Elect Glass Councilwoman-Elect Kinsella BOROUGH CLERK ANNOUNCES THE 2023 ELECTION RESULTS – The Borough Clerk announced that Thomas Papaleo was dually reelected as Mayor to serve a full four-year term starting 1/1/24 through 12/31/27 receiving 1,828 votes, Indira Kinsella was dually reelected as a Councilwoman to serve a full three-year term starting 1/1/24 through 12/31/26 receiving 1,751 votes and David Glass was dually elected as Councilman to serve a full three-year term starting 1/1/24 through 12/31/26 receiving 1,743 votes. OATH OF OFFICE – Assemblyman Chris Tully administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Papaleo who was joined by his wife. Assemblywoman Lisa Swain administered the Oath of Office to Councilwoman Kinsella who was joined by her family. Mayor Papaleo administered the Oath of Office to Councilman Glass who was joined by his family. Mayor Papaleo advised that Assemblywoman Swain and Assemblyman Tully both work with Senator Lagana and all three have done a tremendous amount for River Edge. He detailed the various ways that they have supported the Borough throughout the years which included a $900,000 nonmatching grant for infrastructure and park improvements. Assemblywoman Swain commented that it is their pleasure to be present this evening and remarked that River Edge is a beautiful community. She presented proclamations from District 38 to Mayor Papaleo, Councilman Glass, and Councilwoman Kinsella. She expressed thar River Edge is lucky to have them as their team. Assemblyman Tully stated that he is honored to not only continue to work with Mayor Papaleo, Councilman Glass and Councilwoman Kinsella but to have shared the ballot with them. He noted that Mayor Papaleo and Councilwoman Kinsella were reelected which means that they not only ran on promises but promises kept. He expressed his opinion that Councilman Glass will make an excellent addition to Council. He remarked that River Edge is a wonderful town and his door as well as the doors of Senator Lagana and Assemblywoman Swain are always open. ROLL CALL OF NEW MAYOR AND COUNCIL – PRESENT: Councilwoman Kaufman, Councilwoman Montisano-Koen, Councilwoman Kinsella, Councilwoman Malellari, Councilman Benson, Councilman Glass and Mayor Papaleo. ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Borough Administrator Lissette Aportela Borough Attorney John Shahdanian, Esq. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2024 – On motion by Councilwoman Kaufman, seconded by Councilwoman Kinsella, and all members present voting in favor, to nominate Lissa Montisano-Koen as Council President for the year 2024. Mayor Papaleo thanked Councilwoman Kaufman for all the great work she did as Council President over the past two years. WOMEN’S DEMOCRACTIC ORGANIZATION OF BERGEN COUNTY PRESENTATION TO COUNCILWOMAN KINSELLA BY ELLEN BUSTEED – Ellen Busteed, former Councilwoman, congratulated Councilman Glass on being elected to the governing body and expressed her belief that he will make a great addition. She congratulated Council President Montisano- Koen for being selected for this role. She provided background information on WEDO and explained this organization’s mission. She then presented a Certificate of Achievement on behalf of WEDO to Councilwoman Kinsella. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA – On motion by Councilwoman Kinsella, seconded by Councilman Benson, and all present voting in favor, to open the floor for public comments on any item on the agenda. No one came forward. On motion by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilwoman Kinsella, and all present voting in favor, to close the floor for public comments on any item on the agenda. Liaison Appointments to Various Committee/Commissions/Boards & Committee Appointments– On motion by Councilwoman Malellari, seconded by Council President Montisano-Koen, and all members present voting in favor, to approve the following Liaison Appointments to Various Committees/Commissions/Board and Committee Appointments: Councilman Benson - SCORE Historic Commission Health Department Fire Department Councilman Glass - Land Use Board Building Department/Property Maintenance Councilwoman Kaufman - Board of Ed Liaison Councilwoman Kinsella - Recreation and Cultural Affairs Beautification Committee Councilwoman Malellari - Police Department Environmental Protection Commission  Green Team Library Board Councilwoman Montisano-Koen - Shade Tree Commission Department of Public Works Personnel Subcommittee - Mayor Papaleo-Chair Councilwoman Kaufman Councilwoman Montisano-Koen Legal Review & Ordinance Subcommittee - Councilwoman Malellari Councilwoman Montisano-Koen Councilwoman Kinsella Sewer Subcommittee - Robert Costa – Chair Mayor Papaleo Councilwoman Kaufman Lissette Aportela Jason Milito Councilwoman Kinsella John Pampaloni River Edge Alliance Against Mayor Papaleo Alcohol & Drug Abuse - Councilman Glass Technology Committee - Councilwoman Kaufman –Chair Councilwoman Kinsella Finance Committee - Councilwoman Kaufman – Chair Councilman Glass Councilwoman Kinsella Councilwoman Malellari – Alternate #1 Farmer’s Market Subcommittee- Councilwoman Kaufman Councilwoman Montisano-Koen Councilwoman Kinsella Traffic & Safety Committee - Mayor Papaleo Councilman Glass Councilwoman Kaufman Citizen Budget Committee - Mayor & Council Lissette Aportela Albert Ruhlmann Kenneth Krautheim Donna Sanders Cannabis Committee - Councilman Benson Councilwoman Malellari Councilwoman Kaufman MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS - Mayor Papaleo announced that he is making the following appointments: The Mayor reappoints Chris Caslin and Laura Hoogstrate Alternate #1 for three year terms through 12/31/26 to the Environmental Protection Commission, effective January 1, 2024. The Mayor appoints Katelyn Nippes as Student Representative for a term from 1/1/24 to 8/31/24; reappoints Jim Hoogstrate from alternate #2 to full member to fill the unexpired term of Mary Donohue through 12/31/25 to the Historic Preservation Commission effective January 1, 2024. The Mayor reappoints Christopher Caslin as Class II for a three year term through 12/31/26 : Eileen Boland as Class IV-5 for a four year term through 12/31/27 to the Land Use Board effective January 1, 2024.  The Mayor appoints Lt. Joseph Zemaites as Chair; reappoints Kathleen Caslin, Christiana Evers,Claudia O’Neill, Elizabeth Oudens, Arlene Faustini, Leidy Suriel, Officer Brenton Prisendorf, Terri O’Shea, Everlin Kim, Stephanie Hartman, Randi O’Neal, Tara Malkowski, Janel Blake for one-year terms through 12/31/24 to the Municipal Alliance Against Alcohol and Drugs effective January 1, 2024. The Mayor reappoints Elizabeth Stewart and Priti Dhariwal, Alternate #2 for five-year terms through 12/31/28 to the Shade Tree Commission effective January 1, 2024. APPOINTMENTS & PERSONNEL CHANGES – On motion by Councilwoman Kinsella, seconded by Councilman Benson, with Councilwoman Kaufman abstaining from the appointment of Steven Shalit as Chair of the Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee and Councilman Glass abstaining from the appointment of Karen Glass as Resident Member to Green Team and all other members present voting in favor, that the following Appointments and Personnel be approved: Approve the appointment of Eric James, Assistant Principal as the River Edge Board of Ed rep for a one-year term through 12/31/24; the re-appointment of Daragh O’Connor, Priti Dhariwal, Kate Murray and Steven Shalit as Chair for two-year terms through 12/31/25 to the Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee, effective January 1, 2024. Approve the reappointment of Theresa Esposito (Citizen) and Jane Daly (Health Department) for one-year terms through 12/31/24 to the Farmer’s Market Committee effective January 1, 2024. Approve the appointments of the following officers for the River Edge Fire Department for the years 2024 & 2025: Chief of Department, Robert Schlossberg; Assistant Chief Gregg Cariddi; Deputy Chief Eric Schultz; Captain Co. #1, John Mauthe, Jr., Captain Co. #2, William Sanders; 1st Lieutenant, John Farelli, 1st Lieutenant Co. #2, Ben Silver; 2nd Lieutenant Co. #1, Jim Carroll; 2nd Lieutenant Co. #2, Seth Hanauer, effective January 1, 2024. Approve the re-appointments of Alan Silverman, William Drew, Peter DeVries, and Ralph Leonardi to the Fire Prevention Bureau for one-year terms, effective January 1, 2024. Approve the appointment of Elizabeth Brown as School Board representative for a one-year term through 12/31/24 and Karen Glass as Resident Member for a two-year term through 12/31/25; the re-appointment of Mary Ann Komar (Recreation) and Marie Papaleo (Chair) for two-year terms to the Green Team effective January 1, 2024. Approve the re-appointment of Mary Clare Smith for a three-year term through 12/31/26 to the Board of Health effective January 1, 2024. Approve the re-appointment of Julie Rabinowitz for a 5-year term through 12/31/28; Melissa Borza as the Mayor’s Representative for a one-year term and Christine Moran as the Superintendent of Schools Representative for a one-year term through 12/31/24 to the Library Board of Trustees effective January 1, 2024. Approve the reappointment of Steven Baxter, Maryann Komar and Alicia Armental for three year terms through 12/31/26; Kata Imken Alternate #2 for a two year term through 12/31/25 to the Recreation Commission effective January 1, 2024. Approve the re-appointment of Jason Milito as Safety Delegate and James Fedorko as the Alternate for the year 2024, effective January 1, 2024. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO ALL APPOINTEES – Mayor Papaleo administered the Oath of Office to those appointees present this evening both in person and virtually and thanked them for their willingness to serve. FIRST READING – ORDINANCES – Ordinance #24-1 Motion by Council President Montisano-Koen that the following ordinance be introduced and passed on first reading and setting January 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the as the matter can be heard as the date and time and both the River Edge Library as the place and Zoom as the virtual platform for the hearing on said ordinance. Second by Councilman Benson. Mayor Papaleo read the title of the ordinance into the record: Ordinance #24-1 - 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 2024 Borough Administrator Aportela explained that this ordinance establishes the salary ranges for employees who do not belong in a collective bargaining unit for year. She noted that there will be a resolution to authorize the actual salaries at the next meeting. On a roll call, the vote was recorded as follows: Councilwoman Kaufman: aye Councilwoman Malellari: aye Council President Montisano-Koen: aye Councilman Benson: aye Councilwoman Kinsella: aye Councilman Glass: aye (See Ordinance #24-1 attached and made a part hereof.) RESOLUTIONS – By Consent a. #24-01 Adopting the By-Laws of the River Edge Mayor and Council b. #24-02 Appoint Borough Engineer – Costa Engineering Corporation c. #24-03 Appoint Special Projects Engineer – Costa Engineering Corporation d. #24-04 Appoint Labor Counsel – Clear Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC e. #24-05 Appoint Municipal Public Defender –Navarro W. Gray, Esq. f. #24-06 Appoint Borough Attorney g. #24-07 Appoint Municipal Prosecutor – Elsbeth J. Crusius, Esq. h. #24-08 Appoint Bond Counsel – Rogut McCarthy, LLC i. #24-09 Appoint Tax Appeal Attorney – Alan Spiniello, Esq. j. #24-10 Appoint Risk Manager – GJEM-Otterstedt Insurance Agency, Inc. k. #24-11 Appoint Borough Auditor – Wielkotz & Company, LLC l. #24-12 Appoint Expert Property Appraiser for Tax Appeals – McNerney & Associates, Inc. m. #24-13 Appoint Borough Planner -Burgis Associates n. #24-14 Appoint Land Use and Redevelopment Attorney – Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC o. #24-15 Enter into a Shared Service Agreement – County of Bergen – Employee Assistance Program p. #24-16 Appoint Zoning Officer q. #24-17 Award Professional Services Contract – Information Technology Services r. #24-18 Appoint Payroll Processing Services Professional – Battaglia Associates, LLC s. #24-19 Authorize Execution of Agreement – Public Health and Environmental Health Services t. #24-20 Authorizing the Appointment of Gomattie Birnbaum as a Certifying Officer u. #24-21 Confirm Appointment of Special Master – Banisch Associates, Inc. v. #24-22 Resolution to Establish a Change Fund for the Recreation Department w. #24-23 Authorize Chief Financial Officer and Accounts Supervisor to Invest Surplus Funds x. #24-24 Approve River Edge Fire Department Alcohol Policy y. #24-25 Annual Approval of Petty Cash Fund for the Emergency Management Department z. #24-26 Annual Approval of Petty Cash Fund for the Financial Administration Department aa. #24-27 Annual Approval of Petty Cash Fund for the Police Department bb. #24-28 Temporary Budget cc. #24-29 Resolution Adopting Cash Management Plan dd. #24-30 Designate Authorized Officials to Sign Checks, Bonds and Legal Papers ee. #24-31 Authorize Signature to PNC Bank – Borough Accounts ff. #24-32 Designate Official Depositories gg. #24-33 Approve Appointment of Councilman David Glass to the Land Use Board hh. #24-34 Authorize Signatures to PNC Bank New Jersey-Municipal Court Accounts  ii. #24-35 Naming Tax Search and Assessment Search Officers jj. #24-36 Authorize Chief Financial Officer or Accounts Supervisor to Transfer and Pay Funds kk. #24-37 Designate Official Newspapers ll. #24-38 Designate Due Dates for Taxes and Interest Rate for Delinquent Taxes mm. #24-39 Resolution Constituting an Agreement with Certain State Contract Vendors nn. #24-40 Designate Work Hours and Holidays for 2024 for Borough Employees oo. #24-41 Designating Public Agency Compliance Officer pp. #24-42 Resolution Authorizing Purchases from Cooperative Pricing and Purchasing Systems qq. #24-43 Resolution Authorizing the Borough of River Edge to Enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement rr. #24-44 Confirm Insufficient Funds Service Charge ss. #24-45 Resolution Authorizing the Borough of River Edge through the River Edge Police Department to Participate in the Defense Logistics Agency, Law Enforcement Support Office, 1033 Program to Enable the River Edge Police Department to Request and Acquire Excess Department of Defense Equipment tt. #24-46 Engage Services for an Independent Registered Municipal Advisor and Continuing Disclosure Agent uu. #24-47 Authorize Appeal to Bergen County Board of Taxation and/or Tax Court vv. #24-48 Resolution to Annually Affirm the Borough of River Edge’s Civil Rights Policy with Respect to All Officials, Appointees, Employees, Prospective Employees, Volunteers, Independent Contractors and Members of the Public that Come into Contact with Municipal Employees, Officials and Volunteers ww. #24-49 Approve Quasi Municipal Organization Coverage by JIF xx. #24-50 Confirm Claimant Certification Requirement Policy for 2024 yy. #24-51 Authorize the Continuation of an Agreement with Veolia, 461 From Road, Suite 400, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 zz. #24-52 Set Time and Place for Mayor and Council Meeting aaa. #24-53 Resolution Approving the Bergen County Mutual Aid Plan & Rapid Deployment Force Agreement bbb. #24-54 Amend Res. #21-354 – Appoint Construction Official/Building Subcode Official/Building Inspector ccc. #24-55 Resolution Appointing Fund Commissioner ddd. #24-56 Resolution Adopting a Form Required to Be Used for the Filing of Notices of Tort Claims Against the Borough of River Edge in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:8-6 eee. #24-57 Designate Representatives for Statement on Auditing Standards No. 114 fff. #24-58 Authorize Placement of Signs & Banners – 2024 Borough- Sponsored Events ggg. #24-59 Reappoint Chief Financial Officer – Christopher Battaglia Motion by Councilwoman Kaufman, seconded by Councilman Benson, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The vote was recorded as follows: Council President Kaufman: aye Councilwoman Malellari: aye Councilwoman Montisano-Koen: aye Councilman Benson: aye Councilwoman Kinsella: aye Councilman Glass: aye ******** PUBLIC COMMENTS – On motion by Councilwoman Kinsella, seconded by Councilman Benson, and all members present voting in favor, to open the floor for public comments. No one came forward. On a motion by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilwoman Kinsella, and all members present voting in favor, to close the floor for public comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS – Councilwoman Kinsella congratulated Council President Montisano-Koen for being selected for this role and thanked Councilwoman Kaufman for her work as Council President over the past two years. She congratulated Mayor Papaleo on his reelection and Councilman Glass on his election as well as Lt. Zemaites on his promotion. She thanked all the new appointees to the various committees. She expressed appreciation to her family as well as WEDO and former Councilwoman Busteed for all they did for her campaign. Mayor Papaleo congratulated Councilwoman Kinsella on her win, commenting that she is doing a great job and that the community is blessed to have her serve the town. Council President Montisano-Koen thanked the members of the governing body for selecting her for this role. She congratulated Mayor Papaleo, Councilwoman Kinsella and Councilman Glass and welcomed Borough Attonrey Shahdanian. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, on a motion by Council President Montisano-Koen, seconded by Councilwoman Kinsella, and unanimously carried, to adjourn this meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Anne Dodd, RMC Borough Clerk  BOROUGH OF RIVER EDGE ORDINANCE #24-1 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 2024 BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge: Section 1. The compensation for the full-time positions and officers of the Borough of River Edge for the year 2024 shall be as follows: 2024 HOURLY ANNUALLY MINIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM POLICE Chief $100,000.00 $207,000.00 Secretary $45,000.00 $70,000.00 Police Dispatcher $30,000.00 $65,000.00 Records Clerk $40,000.00 $60,000.00 BOROUGH HALL Mayor $1.00 $5,000.00 Each Council Person $1.00 $4,000.00 Borough Administrator $100,000.00 $175,000.00 Assistant Borough Administrator $5,000.00 $10,000.00 Qualified Purchasing Agent $5,000.00 $10,000.00 Assistant Purchasing Agent $5,000.00 $7,500.00 Chief Financial Officer $50,000.00 $100,000.00 Borough Clerk $65,000.00 $105,000.00 Deputy Borough Clerk $50,000.00 $75,000.00 Deputy Treasurer $60,000.00 $95,000.00 Accounts Supervisor $50,000.00 $80,000.00 Technical Assistant to Construction $45,000.00 $70,000.00 Official Administrative Assistant $40,000.00 $65,000.00 Court Administrator $50,000.00 $80,000.00 Director of Recreation $45,000.00 $85,000.00 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Superintendent of Public Works $100,000.00 $165,000.00 General Foreperson $85,000.00 $120,000.00 Road Foreperson $75,000.00 $110,000.00  Office Manager/Administrative Assistant/ Certified Recycling Professional $55,000.00 $75,000.00 DPW Administrative Assistant $40,000.00 $60,000.00 Section 2. Longevity. In addition to the salaries set forth above, all full-time employees holding these positions listed herein shall have added to base pay the following percentage computed on the basis of the prevailing salary: Date of Employment Pre- l/l/94 Date of Employment Post - l/l/94 – 7/1/11 During: During: 5 - 8 years of service - 2% 5 - 8 years of service-2%-not to exceed $480 9 -12 years of service - 4% 9 - 12 years of service-4%-not to exceed $960 13-16 years of service - 6% 13-16 years of service-6%-not to exceed $1,440 17-20 years of service - 8% 17-20 years of service-8%-not to exceed $1,920 21 Plus years of service-10% 21 Plus years of service-10%-not to exceed $2,400 Section 3. Regular, full-time employees who have been hired after July 1, 2011 shall not be entitled to longevity payments in addition to their salary. Section 4. Compensation for the following part-time positions and officers of the Borough of River Edge for the year 2023 is hereby supplemented and amended as follows: HOURLY ANNUALLY MINIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM Tax Assessor $20,000.00 $37,000.00 Tax Collector $20,000.00 $60,000.00 Deputy Tax Collector $2,500.00 $12,000.00 Tax Collection Clerk Min. Wage $30.00 Assistant Tax Collector Min. Wage $35.00 Building/Zoning/Code Enforcement Construction Official $10,000.00 $35,000.00 Building & Sub-Code Officer $3,000.00 $25,000.00 Fire Code Sub-Code Officer $3,000.00 $25,000.00 Zoning Officer $10,000.00 $35,000.00 Building Inspector $3,000.00 $25,000.00 Electric Inspector $3,000.00 $25,000.00 Plumbing Inspector $3,000.00 $25,000.00 Plumbing Sub-Code Officer. $3,000.00 $25,000.00 Electrical Sub-Code Officer $3,000.00 $25,000.00 Code Enforcer Min. Wage $35.00 Temporary Building Inspector Min. Wage $34.00 Finance Accounts Payable Clerk Min. Wage $30.00 $40,000.00 $60,000.00 Payroll Clerk $25,000.00 $51,000.00 Accounts Receivable Clerk Min. Wage $30.00 Fire Prevention Fire Inspector Min. Wage $32.00 $2,750.00 $4,000.00 Fire Official $8,550.00 $25,000.00 Fire Prev./Fire Dept./Emerg. Mgmt Clerk Min. Wage $30.00 Fire Department Fire Chief $2,500.00 $4,000.00 Assistant Chief $2,400.00 $3,800.00 Deputy Chief $2,400.00 $3,800.00 Captain $2,000.00 $3,000.00 Lieutenant $1,800.00 $2,700.00 Firefighters $600.00 $1,000.00 Municipal Court Temporary Court Administrator Min. Wage $42.00 Deputy Court Administrator Min. Wage $35.00 Municipal Judge $11,100.00 $20,094.00 Prosecutor $3,300.00 $12,000.00 Substitute Prosecutor $85.00 $100.00 Court Cashier/Clerk/Data Entry Operator Min. Wage $34.00 Planning Board Assessor/Land Use Clerk Min. Wage $34.00 $13,950.00 $35,000.00 Recording Secretary Min. Wage $25.00 OEM Emergency Management Coord. $2,750.00 $14,000.00 Deputy Emergency Mgmt.Coord. $1,000.00 $5,000.00 Recreation Assistant to the Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs $40,000.00 $60,000.00 Camp Director(s) $1,000.00 $6,000.00 Assistant Camp Director $1,000.00 $5,000.00 Camp Office Manager $100.00 $3,500.00 Activities Coordinator $100.00 $2,500.00 Arts & Craft Leader $100.00 $2,500.00 Unit Leader(s) $100.00 $1,500.00 Assistant Unit Leaders $100.00 $1,250.00 Counselors $100.00 $1,000.00 Park Attendant Min. Wage $30.00 Health Public Health Nurse $22,250.00 $50,000.00 Board of Health Secretary Min. Wage $30.00 Registrar of Vital Statistics $1,500.00 $5,000.00 Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics Min. Wage $42.50 Public Works Recycling Caretaker/Litter Enf. Min. Wage $25.00 Custodian/Borough Hall Min. Wage $25.00 $13,950.00 $35,700.00 Sewer Operator $600.00 $7,000.00 Extra Laborers Min. Wage $30.00 Temporary Acting Superintendent of Public Min. Wage $100.00 Works Bus/Van Dispatchers Min. Wage $30.00 Municipal Certified Recycling Coordinator Min. Wage $35.00 Operator Min. Wage $35.00 Bus/Van Driver Min. Wage $30.00 Police Police Matron Min. Wage $30.00 Police Dispatcher Min. Wage $30.00 Class II Officer Min. Wage $50.00 Class III Officer $38.00 $45.00 School Crossing Guards Min. Wage $25.00 Court Officer Min. Wage $25.00 Various Temp. Clerical Employees Min. Wage $25.00 Clerk/Typist Min. Wage $25.00 Bookkeeper/Secretary Min. Wage $26.00 Code Inspector Min. Wage $26.00 Historic Preservation Fund Certified Local Grant –Document Scanner Min. Wage $37.00  Section 5: The compensation for Judges who shall serve in the absence of the Municipal Court Judge, shall be paid whenever required, on a varying scale of ZERO to EIGHTY-FIVE dollars ($0 - $85.00) per hour, upon presentation of duly executed voucher as required by law. Section 6: The compensation for Prosecutors who shall serve in the absence of the Municipal Prosecutor, shall be paid whenever required, on a varying scale of ZERO to EIGHTY-FIVE dollars ($0 to $85.00) per hour, upon presentation of duly executed voucher as required by law. Section 7: In addition to the salaries set forth herein, non-contractual employees of the Borough of River Edge covered under this ordinance shall be entitled to those benefits as specified in the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual adopted by Resolution #21-264, dated September 13, 2021, and updated by Resolution #23-239, dated August 14, 2023. Any difference in terms between the above Manual and Ordinance, the Manual will be deemed dispositive. Section 8: In addition to the salaries set forth herein, the Borough Administrator of the Borough of River Edge covered under this ordinance shall be entitled to those benefits as specified in her contract as adopted by Resolution #20-283, dated December 14, 2020, Resolution #21-339, dated December 13, 2021, and Resolution #22-358, dated January 4, 2023. Section 9: In addition to the salaries set forth herein, the Borough Clerk of the Borough of River Edge covered under this ordinance shall be entitled to those benefits as specified in her contract as adopted by Resolution #21-302, dated November 8, 2021, and Resolution #22-359, dated January 4, 2023. Section 10: Any difference in terms between the above policy and ordinance, the policy will be deemed dispositive. The employee compensation disclosure form shall be made part of any formal action taken by the local unit, but shall not be considered part of any contract or agreement. Section 11: The salaries, wages or compensation of all officers and employees shall be paid in twenty- four (24) installments, or upon presentation of duly executed vouchers as required by law. Section 12: This ordinance shall take effect as of January 1, 2024 when passed and published as required by law. INTRODUCED: ADOPTED: ___________________________________ Thomas Papaleo, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Anne Dodd, RMC, CMR Borough Clerk/Assistant Borough Administrator  BOROUGH OF RIVER EDGE RESOLUTION #24-46 Engage Services for an Independent Registered Municipal Advisor and Continuing Disclosure Agent WHEREAS, the Borough of River Edge, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey (the “Borough”), in order to comply with Rule 15c2-12 adopted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and issue its prior bonds (the “Bonds”), is obligated to provide certain annual financial information and operating data to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board in an electronic format to be filed with the Electronic Municipal Market Access system for each fiscal year that the Bonds are outstanding (the “Undertakings”); and WHEREAS, Phoenix Advisors, LLC, of 625 Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown, NJ 08505 was previously engaged to conduct an audit of the Borough’s continuing disclosure obligations and filings pursuant to the Undertakings as related to the Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation Initiative, and is therefore familiar with the Borough’s Undertakings; and WHEREAS, Pheonix Advisors has the expertise and experience necessary to manage the Borough’s continuing disclosure obligations and filings pursuant to the Undertakings. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge that the Borough Administrator and Chief Financial Officer are hereby authorized to engage the services of Phoenix Advisors, LLC at a cost not to exceed $2,500 to provide services as a Continuing Disclosure Agent through the end of the Borough’s fiscal year. January 5, 2024 - Reorganization Motion Second Yes No Abstain Absent Kaufman Montisano-Koen Kinsella Malellari Benson Glass Mayor Papaleo I hereby certify that this resolution, consisting of 1 page(s), was adopted at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge, held on this 5th day of January, 2024. ________________________________ Anne Dodd, Borough Clerk  BERGEN COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND CLAIMANT INFORMATION Name: Telephone: Address: Date of Birth: Email: ATTORNEY INFORMATION (If Applicable) Name: Telephone: Address: Fax: File No.: Email: Send Notices to: ϒ Claimant ϒ Attorney GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, this Notice of Tort Claim form has been adopted as the official form for the filing of claims against the . The questions are to be answered to the extent of all information available to the Claimant or to his or her attorneys, agents, servants, and employees, under oath. The fully completed Claim Form and the documents requested shall be returned to the: Borough of River Edge 705 Kinderkamack Road River Edge, NJ 07661 and JIF Claims, LLC 373 Kinderkamack Road Westwood, NJ 07675 NOTE CAREFULLY: Your claim will not be considered filed as required under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act until this completed form has been filed with the municipality. Failure to provide the information requested, including such responses as “to Be Provided” or “Under Investigation” will result in the claim being treated as not being properly filed. Timely Notices of Claim must be filed within 90 days after the incident giving rise to the claim. This form is designed as a general form for use with respect to all claims. Some of the questions may not be applicable to your particular claim. For example, if your claim does not arise out of an automobile accident, questions regarding road conditions might not be applicable. In that event, please indicate “Not Applicable.” It you are unable to answer any questions because of a lack of information available to you, specify the reason the information is not available to you. If a question asks that you identify a document, it will be sufficient to furnish true and legible copies. Where a question asks that you “identify all persons,” provide the name, address and telephone number of the person. If you need more space to provide a full answer, attach supplementary pages, identifying the continuation of the answer with the number of the applicable question. DEFINITIONS: “Claimant” shall refer to the person or persons on whose behalf the Notice of Claim has been filed with the Township. “Documents” shall refer to any written, photographic, or electronic representation, and any copy thereof, including, but not limited to, computer tapes and/or disks, videotapes and other material relating to the subject matter of the claim. “Person” shall include in its meaning a partnership, joint venture, corporation, association, trust or any other kind of entity, as well as a natural person. “Public Entity” shall refer to the along with any agent, official, or employee of the against whom a claim is asserted by the Claimant. NOTE: That the questions are divided into sections relating to the claimant, the claim, property damage, personal injury and the basis for the claim against the public entity or public employee. If the claim involves only property damage, the portion on personal injuries need not be answered. If the claim involves no property damage, then the portion on property damage need not be answered. INFORMATION ON THE CLAIMANT 1. Provide the following information with respect to the Claimant: ϒ Any other name by which the claimant is known. ϒ Address at the time of the incident giving rise to the claim. ϒ Marital Status (at the time of the incident and current). ϒ Identify each person residing with the claimant and the relationship, if any, of the person to the Claimant. 2. Provide all addresses of the Claimant for the last 10 years, the dates of the residence, the persons residing at the addresses at the same time as the Claimant resided at the address and the relation, of any of the persons to the Claimant. INFORMATION ON ALL CLAIMS 3. Provide the exact date, time and place of the incident forming the basis of the claim and the weather conditions prevailing at the time. 4. Provide the Claimant’s complete version of the events the form the basis of the claim. 5. List any and all individuals who were witnesses to or who have knowledge of the facts of the incident which gives rise to the claim. Provide the full name and address of each individual. 6. Identify all public entities or public employees (by name and position) alleged to have caused the injury or property damage and specify as to each public entity or employee the exact nature of the act or omission alleged to have caused the injury or property damage. 7. If you claim that the injury or property damage was caused by a dangerous condition of property under the control of the public entity, specify the nature of the alleged dangerous condition, and the manner in which you claim the condition caused the injury. 8. If you allege a dangerous condition of public property, state the specific basis on which you claim that the public entity was responsible for the condition and the specific basis and date on which you claim that the public entity was given notice of the alleged dangerous condition. Statements such as “should have known” and “common knowledge” are insufficient. 9. If you or any other party or witness consume any alcoholic beverages, drugs or medications within twelve hours before the incident forming the basis of the Claim, identify the person consuming the same and for each person (a) what was consumed, (b) the quantity thereof, (c) where consumed, (d) the names and addresses of all persons present. 10. If you have received any money or thing of value for your injuries or damages from any person, firm or corporation, state the amounts received, the dates, names and addresses of the payers. Specifically list any policies of insurance, including policy number and claim number, from which benefits have been paid to you or to any person of your behalf, including doctors, hospitals or any person repairing damage to property. 11. If any photographs, sketches, charts, or maps were made with respect to anything which is the subject matter of the Claim, state the date thereof, the names and addresses of the persons making the maps and of the persons who have present possession thereof. Attach copies of any photographs, sketched, charts or maps. 12. If you or any of the parties to this action or any of the witnesses made any statements or admissions, set forth what was said; by whom said; the date and place where said; and in whose presence, giving names and addresses of any persons having knowledge thereof. 13. State the total amount of your claim and the basis on which you calculated the amount claimed. 14. Provide copies of all documents, memoranda, correspondence, reports (including police reports), etc. Which discuss, mention or pertain to the subject matter of this claim. 15. Provide the names and addresses of all persons or entities against whom claims have been made for injuries or damages arising out of the incident forming the basis of this claim and give the basis for the claim against each. PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM 16. If your claim is for property damage, attach a description of the property and an estimate of the cost of repair. If your claim does not involve any claim for property damage, enter “None.” Note: If your claim is for property damage only, initial here and proceed directly to the certification section on the next to last page of this form.  Initials: PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS 17. Was any complaint made to the public entity or to any official or employee of the public entity. State the time and place of the complaint and the person or persons to whom the complaint was made. 18. Describe in detail the nature, extent and duration of any and all injuries. 19. Describe in detail any injury or condition claimed to be permanent. 20. If confined to any hospital, state name and address of each and the dates of admissions and discharge. Include all hospital admissions prior to and subsequent to the alleged injury and give the reason for each admission. 21. If x-rays were taken, state (a) the address of the place where each was taken, (b) the name and address of the person who took them, (c) the date when each was taken, (d)what each disclosed, (e)where and in whose possession they now are. Include all x-rays, whether prior to or subsequent to the alleged injury forming the basis of the claim. 22. If treated by doctors, including psychiatrist or psychologist, state (a) the name and present address of each doctor, (b) the dates and places where treatments were treatments are continuing, the schedule of continuing treatments. Provide true copies of all written reports rendered to you or about you by any doctor whom you propose to have testify on your behalf. 23. If you have any physical impairment which you allege is caused by the injury forming the basis of your claim and which is affecting your ordinary movement, hearing or sight, state in detail, the nature and extent of the impairment and what corrective appliances, support or device you use to overcome or alleviate the impairment. 24. If you claim that a previous injury has been aggravated or exacerbated, describe the injury and give the name and present address of each doctor who treated you for the condition, the period during which treatment was received and the cause of the previous injury. Specifically list any impairment, including use of eyeglasses, hearing aid or similar device, which existed at the time of the injury forming the basis of the claim. 25. If any treatments, operations, or other form of surgery in the future has been recommended to alleviate any injury or condition resulting from the incident which forms the basis of the claim, state in detail (a) the nature and extent of the treatment, operation, or surgery, (b) the purpose thereof and the results anticipated or expected, (c) the name and address of the doctor who recommended the treatments operations or surgery, (d) the name and address of doctor who will administer or perform the same, (e) the estimated medical expenses to be incurred, (f) the estimated length of time of treatments, operation or surgery, period of hospitalization and period of convalescence, (g) all other losses or expenditure anticipated as a result of the treatment, operations or surgery, (h) further if it is your intention to undergo the treatments, operation or surgery, please give an approximate date. 26. Itemize any and all expense incurred for hospital, doctors, nurses, x-rays, medicines, care and appliances and indicate which expenses were paid by any insurance coverage. 27. If employed at the time of the alleged injury forming the basis of the claim state (a) the name and address of the employer, (b) position held and the nature of the work performed, (c) average weekly wages for the year prior to the injury, (d) period of time lost form employment, giving dated, (e)amount of wages lost, if any. List any sources of income continuation or replacement, including, but not limited to, workers’ compensation, disability income, social security and income continuation insurance. 28. If other loss of income, profit or earnings is claimed, state (a) total amount of loss, (b) give a complete detailed computation of the loss, (c) the nature and dates of the loss. 29. If you are claiming lost wages state (a) the date that the employment began, (b) the name and address of the employer, (c) the position held and the nature of the work performed, (d) the average weekly wages. Attach copies of pay stubs or other complete payroll record for all wages received during the year. DOCUMENT REQUEST: Provide all documents identified in your answers to the above questions. CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the information provided is the truth and is the full and complete response to the questions, to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Claimant: [Date] Authorization for Release of Employment Records Date: To: Re: Employee’s Name Social Security Number Claim Number Address You are hereby authorized and requested to disclose, make available and furnish to: Approximate date of lost time: A photocopy of this release form, bearing a photocopy of my signature shall constitute you authorization for the release of the information in accordance with the request made to you. Signature: Date:  AUTHORIZATION TO DISCLOSE HEALTH INFORMATION PATIENT NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: ADDRESS: SOCIAL SECURITY NO.: 1. I do hereby consent and authorize the use and/or disclosure of my health information as described below. 2. The following individual or organization is authorized to make the disclosure. Specific date(s) of treatment and/or admission: All dates of examination and treatment 3. The type and amount of information to be used or disclosed is as follows: MY ENTIRE MEDICAL CHART FOR ALL DATES OF SERVICE INCLUDING: XX Problem List XX Laboratory Results XX Medication List XX Consultation Reports XX List of Allergies XX X-Ray and Imaging Reports XX Immunization Record XX Personal contact with the provider of service XX Most recent history & physical XX Other: Bills XX Most recent discharge summary I understand that the information in my health record may include information related to sexually transmitted disease, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It may also include information about behavioral, psychiatric or mental health services and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse or genetic information. I authorize the release of this information. This information may be disclosed to and used by the following individual or organization or any of the attorneys or authorized representative thereof for the purpose of legal representation, or to provide copies of my records to opposing parties in litigation, which I have commenced. I understand I have the right to revoke this authorization at any time. I understand that if I revoke this authorization I must do so in writing and present my written revocation to the health information management department. I understand the revocation will not apply to my insurance company when the law provides my insurer the right to contest a claim under my policy. If I fail to specify an expiration date, event or condition, this authorization will expire at the conclusion of the litigation between I understand the disclosure of this health information is voluntary. I can refuse to sign this authorization. I need not sign this form in order to assure treatment. I understand that I may inspect or copy the information to be used or disclosed, as provided in CFR 164.524. I understand any disclosure of information carries with it the potential for an unauthorized re-disclosure and the information may not be protected by federal confidentiality rules. If I have questions about disclosures of my health information, I can contact the HIM director or privacy officer for information. I understand that this consent shall operate as a complete release of liability to the hospital, medical provider, and to their employees for the release of the information specified above. I have read and understand the terms of this Authorization and I have had an opportunity to ask questions about the use and disclosure of my health information. I hereby, knowingly and voluntarily, authorize the provider of medical services to disclose my health information in the matter described above. Signature of Patient/Legal Representative Date ******************************** NOTICE OF RECIPIENT OF INFORMATION ****************************** Each disclosure made with the patient’s consent may be accompanied by the written statement reproduced below. This information has been disclosed to you from records protected by Federal confidentiality rules 42 C.F.R. Part 2. The Federal rules prohibit you from making any further disclosure of this information unless further disclosure is expressly permitted by the written consent from the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 C.F.R. Part 2. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is not sufficient for this purpose. The Federal Rules restrict any use of the information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug abuse patient.