Reorganization Meeting Mayor & Council

Borough of River Edge Mayor and Council Agenda January 3, 2022 Reorganization 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 December 23rd 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. Borough Clerk Announces the 2022 Election Results – a. Michelle Kaufman three years as Councilwoman b. Klodiana Malellari three years as Councilwoman 6. Oath of Office – Congressman Josh Gottheimer will administer the Oath of Office to Michelle Kaufman Assemblywoman Lisa Swain will administer the Oath of Office to Klodiana Malellari 7. Roll Call of New Mayor and Council – 7. Election of Council President for 2022 – 8. Councilwoman Ellen Busteed will present certificates on behalf of the Women’s Democratic Organization of Bergen County (WEDO) to Councilwoman Kaufman and Councilwoman Malellari 9. Public Comments on any item on the agenda – 10. Liaison Appointments to various committee/commissions/boards – a. Councilwoman Busteed - Environmental Protection Commission Green Team Municipal Alliance  b. Councilman Chinigo - DPW Land Use Board c. Councilwoman Kaufman - Fire/Fire Prevention/REVAS d. Councilwoman Kinsella - Beautification Committee Recreation & Cultural Affairs e. Councilwoman Malellari - Police SCORE Historic Preservation Commission f. Councilwoman Montisano-Koen Library Shade Tree Commission Construction/Property Maintenance 11. Committee Appointments – a. Personnel Subcommittee - Mayor Papaleo-Chair Councilwoman Busteed Councilman Chinigo b. Contracts Subcommittee Mayor Papaleo – Chair Councilman Chinigo Councilwoman Montisano-Koen Thomas Sarlo, Esq. c. Sewer Subcommittee - Robert Costa – Chair Mayor Papaleo Councilwoman Kaufman Lissette Aportela Jason Milito John Pampaloni d. River Edge Alliance Against Mayor Papaleo Alcohol & Drug Abuse - Councilwoman Busteed e. Technology Committee - Councilwoman Kaufman –Chair Councilwoman Kinsella Councilwoman Malellari f. Shared Services Committee - Mayor Papaleo, Chair Councilman Chinigo Councilwoman Montisano-Koen g. Codification Committee - Mayor Papaleo Councilman Chinigo  Councilwoman Montisano-Koen Councilwoman Kinsella – Alternate #1 h. Insurance Committee - Mayor Papaleo Councilman Chinigo Councilwoman Montisano-Koen i. Finance Committee - Councilwoman Kaufman – Chair Councilman Chinigo Councilwoman Montisano-Koen Councilwoman Kinsella-Alternate #1 j. Cannabis Committee - Mayor Papaleo Councilman Chinigo Councilwoman Kinsella Thomas Sarlo, Esq. Brian Chewcaskie, Esq. Chief Michael Walker k. Traffic & Safety Committee Councilwoman Kinsella Councilman Chinigo Mayor Papaleo l. Citizen Budget Committee - Mayor and Council Lissette Aportela Albert Ruhlmann Claudia Calderon Kenneth Krautheim 12. Mayor’s Appointments – a. The Mayor re-appoints Mary Daly for a three-year term through 12/31/24; re- appoints David Kraft as Alternate #1 for a two-year term through 12/31/23 to the Environmental Protection Commission, effective January 1, 2022. b. The Mayor appoints Beth Chinigo, Class A; re-appoints, Michael Ginch, Class C, Mary Donohue, Class B for four-year terms through 12/31/25; re-appoints James Hoogstrate as Alternate #2 for a 2-year term through 12/31/23 to the Historic Commission effective January 1, 2022. c. The Mayor re-appoints James Arakelian, Class IV-1, Michael Krey, Class IV-2 for 4-year terms through 12/31/25; appoints Bruce Feffer from Alternate #1 to Class IV-3 for a 4-year term through 12/31/25 and Lou Grasso to Alternate #1 for a 2-year term through 12/31/23 to the Land Use Board effective January 1, 2022. d. The Mayor re-appoints Claudia O’Neill, Elizabeth Oudens, Kathleen Caslin, Arlene Faustini, Stephanie Hartman, Everlin Kim, Randie O’Neil, Christina Evers, Tara Malkowski, Terri O’Shea, Brenton Prisendorf and Janel Blake for one year terms through 12/31/21 to the Municipal Alliance Against Alcohol and Drugs effective January 1, 2022. 13. Appointments & Personnel Changes – a. Approve the re-appointment of Gregg Cariddi, Christine Alexiou and Kathy Donovan for three-year terms through 12/31/24 to the Beautification Committee, effective January 1, 2022. b. Approve the re-appointment of Daragh O’Connor, Ada Doyle, Kate Murray and Kathy Privitera for two-year terms through 12/31/23 to the Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee, effective January 1, 2022. c. Approve the appointments of the following officers for the River Edge Fire Department for the years 2022 & 2023: Chief of Department, Gregg Cariddi; Assistant Chief Timothy Carroll; Deputy Chief David Stucke; Captain Co. #1, Robert Schlossberg, Captain Co. #2, Brian Coyman; 1st Lieutenant, John Mauthe, Jr., 1st Lieutenant Co. #2, Mallory Stucke; 2nd Lieutenant Co. #1, John Farelli, 2nd Lieutenant Co. #2, Anthony Alexander, effective January 1, 2022. b. 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, 2022. c. Approve the re-appointment of Bonnie Stewart, Marie Papaleo, Claudia O’Neill, Alicia Armental and Sheli Dansky for two-year terms through 12/31/22 to the Green Team, effective January 1, 2022. d. Approve the re-appointment of Jane Daly and Elizabeth Oudens, M.D. for three- year terms to the Board of Health effective January 1, 2022. e. Approve the re-appointment of Juliet Forte for a 5-year term through 12/31/26; the appointment of Alice Sheinman as the Mayor’s Representative for a one-year term to the Library Board of Trustees, effective January 1, 2022. f. Approve the re-appointment of Brianne Etter and Kenneth Krautheim for 3-year terms through 12/31/24; the re-appointment of Alphonse Bartelloni as Alternate #1 for a 3-year term through 12/31/24 and the appointment of Kevin LoPresti and Alternate #2 for a 2-year term through 12/31/23 to the Recreation Commission effective January 1, 2022. g. Approve the re-appointment of Jason Milito as Safety Delegate and James Fedorko as Alternate for the year 2022, effective January 1, 2022. h. Approve the re-appointment of Elaine Iacovone for a three-year term through 12/31/24 to the Traffic & Safety Committee effective January 1, 2022. 14. Administer Oath of Office to All Appointees – 15. Ordinances - First Reading - a. 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 16. RESOLUTIONS - By Consent a. #22-01 Adopting the By-Laws of the River Edge Mayor and Council b. #22-02 Appoint Borough Engineer – Costa Engineering Corporation c. #22-03 Appoint Special Projects Engineer – Costa Engineering Corporation d. #22-04 Appoint Labor Counsel – Clear Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC e. #22-05 Appoint Municipal Public Defender – Jeffrey T. Carney, Esq. f. #22-06 Appoint Borough Attorney – Thomas A. Sarlo, P.C. g. #22-07 Appoint Municipal Prosecutor – Andrew Cimiluca, Esq. h. #22-08 Appoint Bond Counsel – Rogut McCarthy, LLC i. #22-09 Appoint Tax Appeal Attorney – Alan Spiniello, Esq. j. #22-10 Appoint Risk Manager – GJEM-Otterstedt Insurance Agency, Inc. k. #22-11 Appoint Borough Auditor – Wielkotz & Company, LLC l. #22-12 Appoint Expert Property Appraiser for Tax Appeals – McNerney & Associates, Inc. m. #22-13 Appoint Borough Planner -Burgis Associates n. #22-14 Appoint Land Use and Redevelopment Attorney – Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC o. #22-15 Appoint Special Counsel for COAH p. #22-16 Appoint Zoning Officer – Burgis Associates q. #22-17 Award Professional Services Contract – Information Technology Services r. #22-18 Appoint Payroll Processing Services Professional – Battaglia Associates, LLC s. #22-19 Authorize Execution of Agreement – Public Health and Environmental Health Services t. #22-20 Authorizing the Appointment of Gomattie Birnbaum as a Certifying Officer u. #22-21 Confirm Appointment of Special Master – Banisch Associates, Inc. v. #22-22 Resolution to Establish a Change Fund for the Recreation Department w. #22-23 Authorize Chief Financial Officer and Accounts Supervisor to Invest Surplus Funds x. #22-24 Approve River Edge Fire Department Alcohol Policy y. #22-25 Annual Approval of Petty Cash Fund for the Emergency Management Department z. #22-26 Annual Approval of Petty Cash Fund for the Financial Administration Department aa. #22-27 Annual Approval of Petty Cash Fund for the Police Department bb. #22-28 Temporary Budget cc. #22-29 Resolution Adopting Cash Management Plan dd. #22-30 Designate Authorized Officials to Sign Checks, Bonds and Legal Papers ee. #22-31 Authorize Signature to PNC Bank – Borough Accounts ff. #22-32 Designate Official Depositories gg. #22-33 Approve Appointment of Councilman Dario Chinigo to the Land Use Board hh. #22-34 Authorize Signatures to PNC Bank New Jersey-Municipal Court Accounts ii. #22-35 Naming Tax Search and Assessment Search Officers jj. #22-36 Authorize Chief Financial Officer or Accounts Supervisor to  Transfer and Pay Funds kk. #22-37 Designate Official Newspapers ll. #22-38 Designate Due Dates for Taxes and Interest Rate for Delinquent Taxes mm. #22-39 Resolution Constituting an Agreement with Certain State Contract Vendors nn. #22-40 Designate Work Hours and Holidays for 2022 for Borough Employees oo. #22-41 Designating Public Agency Compliance Officer pp. #22-42 Resolution Authorizing Purchases from Cooperative Pricing and Purchasing Systems qq. #22-43 Resolution Authorizing the Borough of River Edge to Enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement rr. #22-44 Confirm Insufficient Funds Service Charge ss. #22-45 Authorize the Borough Clerk to List Proclamations tt. #22-46 Engage Services for an Independent Registered Municipal Advisor and Continuing Disclosure Agent uu. #22-47 Authorize Appeal to Bergen County Board of Taxation and/or Tax Court vv. #22-48 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. #22-49 Approve Quasi Municipal Organization Coverage by JIF xx. #22-50 Appoint Municipal Court Judge yy. #22-51 Authorize the Continuation of an Agreement with SUEZ, 200 Old Hook Road, Harrington Park, New Jersey zz. #22-52 Set Time and Place for Mayor and Council Meeting aaa. #22-53 Resolution Approving the Bergen County Mutual Aid Plan & Rapid Deployment Force Agreement bbb. #22-54 Hazardous Material Incident Assistance Agreement with Paramus ccc. #22-55 Resolution Appointing Fund Commissioner ddd. #22-56 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. #22-57 Designate Representatives for Statement on Auditing Standards No. 114 fff. #22-58 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 ggg. #22-59 Confirm Claimant Certification Requirement Policy for 2022 17. Public Comments 18. Council Comments 19. Adjournment