Council Meeting

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 1 APRIL 11, 2023 MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 AT 7:30 PM Mayor Giordano called the meeting to order and read the Statement of Compliance. Mayor Giordano asked for a roll call. Present on roll call: Mayor Giordano, Ms. Cericola, Mr. Ritchie, Mr. Sciolaro, Mrs. Sherman and Mrs. Weber. Mr. Schatz was absent. Also present: Patrick Wherry, Borough Administrator; Matthew Guilder, Grants Administrator; Kelley Halewicz, Municipal Clerk and Craig Bossong, Municipal Attorney. Mayor Giordano asked everyone to join in the Pledge of Allegiance, remain standing for a moment of silence honoring our Veterans and to remain standing for the prayer. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Mayor Giordano commented that Peter Bernhard was born and raised in the Borough of Waldwick. He graduated from Waldwick High School in 2015 and attended Stockton University, graduating in May 2019, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating Stockton University, Pete joined the Waldwick Police Department as a communications officer in June of 2019. Pete was accepted into the Basic Police Training Class at the Bergen County Police Academy as an Alternate Route candidate in January of this year. Pete will graduate in June as a Certified Police Officer. We wish you much success in your training class at the Academy and we look forward to having you be a member of our dedicated Police Department whose main goal is to protect our community and residents. You are becoming a member of the best Police Department that any borough can ask for. Good luck; Be safe and always happy at what you are dedicating your life to. ********** RESOLUTION NO. 2023-153 Appointment of Temporary Police Officer - Peter Bernhard WHEREAS, as per N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.3(a), the Civil Service Commission exempts from the requirement to take an examination for an entry-level law enforcement officer position a person who successfully completes a full Basic Course for Police Officers training course at an approved school authorized by the New Jersey Police Training Commission within nine months from the date of hire as a temporary Police Officer; and, WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission requires that municipalities utilizing this exemption have an ordinance or resolution authorizing the examination exemption, a conflict-of-interest policy, and a nepotism policy; and, WHEREAS, the Borough has satisfied these requirements with Resolution 2022-208; Employee Handbook IV. Conduct of Employees, A. Ethical Conduct; and Personnel Policies Manual, Personnel Rules and Regulations, Nepotism Policy; respectively; and, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 2 APRIL 11, 2023 WHEREAS, Mr. Bernhard is currently enrolled in a Basic Course for Police Officers training course at the Bergen County Police Academy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approve the appointment of Peter Bernhard for the position of Temporary Police Officer beginning April 11, 2023; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon successful completion of the Basic Course for Police Officers, Mr. Bernhard’s employment status will become permanent, entry-level Police Officer; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Peter Bernhard is required to meet the conditions contained in the Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedures Manual, and Police Academy Requirements, including, but not limited to a background check, a medical screening exam, a physical exam, a psychological exam, a physical fitness test, and a drug test; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that he shall serve at a salary of $40,496.00. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X X Ritchie X Schatz X Sciolaro X X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano Mayor Giordano asked Pete and his family to come up and Clerk Halewicz will swear you in. *********** Mayor Giordano read the proclamation for Autism Awareness Month. MAYOR’S REPORT AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Mayor’s Report. No further report. Financial & Administrative Committee. Mr. Sciolaro commented that his report will follow along with the public hearing and adoption of the 2023 Municipal Budget. Fire & Police Protection Committee. Ms. Cericola congratulated Mr. Bernard on his swearing in tonight and wish him the best of luck in his career. Ms. Cericola reported on the Fire Department that for the month of March the Waldwick Fire Department responded to 15 calls of service, 4 of which were mutual aid. As stated in her last report, we had a small basement fire in town, the resident was able to put out a majority of it. Fire Department finished fire extinguishment, overhaul, investigation. Unfortunately, that fire did displace 2 tenants of the two-family home. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 3 APRIL 11, 2023 As far drills and training, the department still has one member currently enrolled in FF 1 at the Bergen County Fire Academy, with another starting this summer. With the warm weather starting to approach they held an annual pump refresher. Members who are certified to drive a pumper for the department came out and refreshed on what they call a change-over operation. As the weather gets nicer, pump refreshers will continue, as well as outside training. Public Safety Committee. Mrs. Sherman commented that the Waldwick volunteer ambulance Corps had 30 calls in the month of March which were answered by 17 members one member went on 12 calls. They responded to 27 of the calls in under five minutes. The ages ranged from under 10 to 99. They responded to seven calls at the Bristol, which puts them at 17 for the first three months of the year. Two patients were taken to Hackensack; two patients to Newbridge; 18 patients to Valley and eight were not recorded. Mrs. Sherman thanked the Mayor and Council and WALVAC is pleased to see Resolution No. 2023-144 on the agenda for the Lucas machines, which will help save lives in Waldwick. Recreational & Health Committee. Mrs. Weber commented registration are open for various programs at the Library, Midland Park Summer Camps, Waldwick Chamber of Commerce 5K, WEF Townwide Garage Sale April 22 & April 23; Community Meals on Wheels; Earth Day celebration, April 29, 9:00 am in Borough Park; Municipal pool online registration May 1. Waldwick Soccer registration. NWBRHC this month is Alcohol Awareness Month on their Facebook page. Valley Hospital and Mahwah Municipal Alliance seminar on, Wednesday April 19 regarding body image issues. Public Works Committee. Mr. Ritchie commented that winter is behind us with a minimal use of salt and snow plowing this season. Hydrant flushing is ongoing with the schedule posted on our website and in the 2023 municipal calendar. Yard Waste collection started today and must be curbside by 6:00 am on day of pickup, four containers maximum, no plastic bags and nothing on the street. If you miss the collection, you can bring to recycling center. April 20 is bulk collection. Buildings & Grounds Committee. Mr. Schatz was absent. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Administrator. No report. Municipal Clerk. Mrs. Halewicz commented that there are a number of resolutions pertaining to the Summer Concerts that we discussed during the budget. These were the ones that were approved and these resolutions are for those contracts. Grants Administrator. No report. Attorney. No report; but there are a couple of items for Closed Session. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 4 APRIL 11, 2023 CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2023-139 Approval of Consent Agenda BE IT RESOLVED that the following resolutions herewith listed by consent having been considered by the Governing Body of the Borough of Waldwick are hereby passed and approved with the removal of 2023- 145: 2023-139 Approval of Consent Agenda 2023-140 Approval of Minutes - March 14, 2023, Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting Policy Votes a. Waldwick Middle School PSO requests use of the Waldwick Pool for 2023 8th Grade Promotion Party on June 16 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and include lifeguards b. Chaitanya Badwe requests to use Pavilion A on May 28 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm for Birthday Party with alcoholic beverages being served c. Lauren Bradley requests to use Pavilion A on September 16 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm for Birthday Party with alcoholic beverages being served d. Achamma Baumhart requests to use Pavilion A on May 7 from 12:00 pm – dusk for Confirmation/Birthday Party with alcoholic beverages being served 2023-141 Authorizing the Execution of an Administrative Consent Order with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 2023-142 Award Non-Fair and Open Contract to Shade Systems for Pool Shades $20,484.57 2023-143 Award Non-Fair and Open, Open-Ended Contract to Seal Master Municipal for Asphalt in an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 2023-144 Award Fair and Open Contract to Stryker Medical for a Lucas Chest Compression Machine $17,522.09 2023-146 Award Contract for Recycling Material Disposal 2023-147 Authorize Contract with The Community Band of Waldwick, $950.00 2023-148 Authorize Contract with Jersey Sound Inc., $1,600.00 2023-149 Authorize Contract with Hometown Radio, $800.00 2023-150 Authorize Contract with The Moonlighters Swing Orchestra, $1,400.00 2023-151 Authorize Contract with Tim Gysin, $500.00 2023-152 Authorize Contract with The Christine Spero Duo, $500.00 2023-154 Appointment of 2023 Pool Lifeguards 2023-155 Authorization to Refund Tax Overpayment for 100% Veteran Exemption 2023-156 Payment of Vouchers Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X X Schatz X Sciolaro X Sherman X Weber X X Mayor Giordano REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 5 APRIL 11, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE(S) a. Resolution Number 2023-157 Waiver of Reading in Full of the 2023 Municipal Budget RESOLUTION NO. 2023-157 Waiver of Reading in Full of the 2023 Municipal Budget WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-8 permits that the Budget as advertised may be read by its title providing that at least one week prior to the date of the hearing a complete copy of the approved budget shall: a) be posted in a public place where public notices are customarily posted including the Borough website, and b) is made available to each person requesting the same during said week and during the public hearing, and WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick has complied with the aforesaid requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Borough is hereby permitted to waive the reading in full, of the Municipal Budget for the year ending December 31, 2023. Discussion. Mr. Sciolaro commented that the budget is a large document and we are waiving reading it in full. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X X Schatz X Sciolaro X X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano b. Resolution Number 2023-158 Self-Examination of 2023 Municipal Budget RESOLUTION NO. 2023-158 Self-Examination of 2023 Municipal Budget WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-78b has authorized the Local Finance Board to adopt rules that permit municipalities in sound fiscal condition to assume the responsibility, normally granted to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, of conducting the annual budget examination; and, WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:30-7 was adopted by the Local Finance Board on February 11, 1997; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-7.2 thru 7.5 the Borough of Waldwick has been declared eligible to participate in the program by the Division of Local Government Services, and the Chief Financial Officer has determined that the Borough meets the necessary conditions to participate in the program for the 2023 budget year. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 6 APRIL 11, 2023 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body of the Borough of Waldwick that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-7.6a & b and based upon the Chief Financial Officer’s certification, the governing body has found the budget has met the following requirements: 1. That with reference to the following items, the amounts have been calculated pursuant to law and appropriated as such in the budget. a. Payment of interest and debt redemption charges b. Deferred charges and statutory expenditures c. Cash deficit of preceding year d. Reserve for uncollected taxes e. Other reserves and non-disbursement items f. Any inclusions of amounts required for school purposes. 2. That the provisions relating to limitation on increases of appropriations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.2 and appropriations for exceptions to limits on appropriations found at N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.3 et seq. are fully met. (Complies with the “CAP” law). 3. That the budget is in such form, arrangement, and content as required by the Local Budget Law and N.J.A.C. 5:30-4 and 5:30-5. 4. That pursuant to the Local Budget Law: a. All estimates of revenue are reasonable, accurate, and correctly stated; b. Items of appropriations are properly set forth c. In itemization, form, arrangement, and content the budget will permit the exercise of the comptroller function within the municipality. 5. The budget and associated amendments have been introduced and publicly advertised in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Local Budget Law, except that failure to meet the deadlines of N.J.S.A. 40A:4-5 shall not prevent such certification. 6. That all other applicable statutory requirements have been fulfilled. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution will be forwarded to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services upon adoption. Discussion. Mr. Sciolaro stated that each year, the State reviews Municipal budgets before we are allowed to act on them. However, they cannot review all of municipalities’ budgets every year. Since Waldwick is in good financial standing with the State, we can bypass it and do a self-examination. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X X Schatz X Sciolaro X X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 7 APRIL 11, 2023 c. Public Hearing on the 2023 Municipal Budget Council Comments. Mayor Giordano thanked the department heads for putting this budget together. Especially the Borough Administrator, CFO, Grants Administrator, Clerk and Deputy Clerk for their hard work. Mr. Sciolaro commented that we talk about this for a third of the year. We are actually talking about four budgets. Operating budget & Capital budget for the Borough and Operating budget & Capital budget for the Water utility. We spend a lot of time Advertising and talking about our operating budget for the borough. We have for years done a budget brochure. It is a concise 5-page document that explained the $16 million budget. Mr. Sciolaro pointed out that the first page pie chart shows where 100% of resident’s taxes are spent. While the Borough collects 100% of the taxes, the Borough does not keep all the taxes. Municipal and Library are 20%, County 10% and School district 70% taxes. We are talking about the 20% that the Borough controls. The Governing Body does not know the overall tax rate for the community, as both the school and the county tax requirements have not yet been finalized. The Mayor and Council only have the authority to approve the "Local Municipal Operating Budget." When the budget was introduced, we discussed some of the challenges we face this year. We spent a lot more time on reviewing the budget and working on it in a long time. There were some unusual challenges. Typically, we talk about contractual obligations and this year we needed to focus on the caps and what the increases meant to us. Things like employee health benefits, increased 22%; solid waste renewal which you are seeing the effects of increased about 60%. We made changes to collection days, bulk collection. Disposal went up 11%, Insurance 10%; Pension funds 8% and 10%. These are things that are not negotiable and we need to provide and support. We have to meet all these obligations and the cost of fuel, electricity and other things we need to function to provide services to our residents. There was some relief from the State. We made cuts where we had some flexibility to control costs. The bottom line, we were able to meet a lot of our goals and even though we received a waiver to the CAP on a number of these, we still made enough significant cuts to budget that we met our obligations to the CAP. The budget made some changes to solid waste collection, we are continuing to provide roads, parks, infrastructure, no program cuts. New in the budget is police accreditation. This provides our police department with resources and training, which will decrease our risk and liability costs going forward. We will spend $900,000 in road repaving some of which is matching grants as well as EV charging station. On the water side, there are some areas in town experiencing water discoloration and we are moving forward on maintenance and repair in those areas. Plan maintenance of our water tanks. We cannot ignore our infrastructure. Water infrastructure is being partially funded by I-Bank with partial loans forgiveness and low interest loans. Residents should look for the budget brochure, 2023 introduced budget and budget advertisement on our website and links to this information will also be included in the Friday email blast. The projected 2023 municipal operating budget tax rate will increase 2.5% when compared to the 2022 municipal operating budget tax rate. This increase will result in a $56.00 annual tax increase on the average assed home value of $424,368. Public Comment. None. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 8 APRIL 11, 2023 Resolution Number 2023-159 Adoption of the 2023 Municipal Budget RESOLUTION NO. 2023-159 Adoption of the 2023 Municipal Budget SEE ATTACHED SHEETS 41 & 42 Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X X Schatz X Sciolaro X X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano ********** Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2023-#07 by title. Ordinance No. 2023-#07 - AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 68 LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTIONS, SECTION 68-1 DEFINITIONS, SECTION 68-2 INSPECTIONS, SECTION 68-3 FEES, AND SECTION 68-4 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES Council comments. Mr. Wherry explained that this ordinance is in response to a state law passed in 2021 for homes that are rented. It does not apply to single family homes. It sets forth inspections, fees and violations for non-compliance. Our Construction Code department is seeking an inspector at this time. Public comment. None. Mayor Giordano closed the Public comment. Ordinance No. 2023-#07 was advertised and on second reading is adopted. This ordinance will go into effect immediately after approval and publication according to law. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X X Schatz X Sciolaro X Sherman X Weber X X Mayor Giordano ********** REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 9 APRIL 11, 2023 Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2023-#08 by title. Ordinance No. 2023-#08 - BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, AND A NEW FIRE TRUCK AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $4,341,500 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE BOROUGH OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND MONEYS, A PSE&G GRANT, AND FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY GRANTS, 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 Council comments. Mr. Sciolaro commented this is another step in the process. This is to secure funding to make those investments and have the monies available. Public comment. None. Mayor Giordano closed the Public comment. Ordinance No. 2023-#08 was advertised and on second reading is adopted. This ordinance will go into effect immediately after approval and publication according to law. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X Schatz X Sciolaro X X Sherman X Weber X X Mayor Giordano ********** Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2023-#09 by title. Ordinance No. 2023-#09 - BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND A NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE WATER UTILITY OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,306,600 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, 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 Council comments. Mr. Sciolaro commented that this is the same step in the process on the water side. This is to secure funding to make those investments and have the monies available for the water capital. Public comment. None. Mayor Giordano closed the Public comment. Ordinance No. 2023-#09 was advertised and on second reading is adopted. This ordinance will go into effect immediately after approval and publication according to law. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 10 APRIL 11, 2023 Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X X Schatz X Sciolaro X Sherman X Weber X X Mayor Giordano ********** Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2023-#10 by title. Ordinance No. 2023-#10 - CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $44,950 AUTHORIZING PROCUREMENTS OF IT AND TELECOM EQUIPMENT, LUCAS CHEST COMPRESSION MACHINES, AND AED UNITS. APPROPRIATING THEREFORE THE SUM OF $44,950 TO BE FUNDED THROUGH THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ($44,950) Council comments. Mr. Sciolaro commented that these are items that are included in capital budget but are being paid through our capital improvement fund which is money we have on hand to pay for these items, incurring no debt. Public comment. None. Mayor Giordano closed the Public comment. Ordinance No. 2023-#10 was advertised and on second reading is adopted. This ordinance will go into effect immediately after approval and publication according to law. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X X Ritchie X Schatz X Sciolaro X X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano ********** Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2023-#11 by title. Ordinance No. 2023-#XX - Council comments. Mr. Sciolaro commented that the Borough has two working groups that have agreements and their salaries are set by the agreement. All other personnel positions are set by salary ranges by ordinance and then actual salary is set by resolution. Public comment. None. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 11 APRIL 11, 2023 Mayor Giordano closed the Public comment. Ordinance No. 2023-#11 was advertised and on second reading is adopted. This ordinance will go into effect immediately after approval and publication according to law. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X X Schatz X Sciolaro X X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano ********** RESOLUTION NO. 2023-160 Authorize Salaries for 2023 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council adopted Ordinances which sets the salary ranges for certain Borough Employees effective January 1, 2023. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Waldwick that, in accordance with previously adopted Ordinances the annual base salary or hourly rate of each Borough Official and Employee is listed on the schedule annexed hereto and made a part hereof; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rates set forth on the annexed schedule shall take effect January 1, 2023 except as otherwise stated in said schedule; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rate or compensation of any other Borough Official or Employee heretofore fixed but not mentioned herein shall be deemed to be unaffected by the adoption of this resolution and shall continue as heretofore fixed or established. ADMINISTRATIVE & EXECUTIVE NAME POSITION SALARY Thomas Giordano Mayor $2,500.00 Kathleen Cericola Councilmember $2,000.00 Michael Ritchie Councilmember $2,000.00 Paul Schatz Councilmember $2,000.00 Don Sciolaro Councilmember $2,000.00 Theresa Sherman Councilmember $2,000.00 Michelle Weber Councilmember $2,000.00 ADMINISTRATIVE & EXECUTIVE NAME POSITION SALARY Patrick Wherry Borough Administrator/Dept. Head $160,441.39 Matthew Guilder Grants/Dept. Head $65,667.55 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 12 APRIL 11, 2023 Mike Skelley Building Maintenance Worker $46,265.00 Kelley Halewicz Municipal Clerk $109,198.30 Tatiana Marquis Clerk 1 $63,240.00 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION NAME POSITION SALARY Colleen Ennis CFO/Tax Collector $166,229.10 April Banach Keyboarding Clerk 1 – effective 7/1/2023 $57,041.81 Rocio Carrion Account Clerk Typing Bilingual Sp/Eng $22.74/hr ASSESSMENT OF TAXES NAME POSITION SALARY Angela Mattiace Tax Assessor $35,314.35 Deborah Lyons Clerk – Typist $17.74/hr COLLECTION OF TAXES NAME POSITION SALARY Cynthia Johnson Keyboarding Clerk 1 – effective 7/1/2023 $57,041.81 MUNICIPAL COURT NAME POSITION SALARY Helen Herbert Judge $18,432.74 Lorraine Cuomo Clerk 1 – Municipal Court $22.74 Christine Oravetz Court Administrator $59.53/hr PLANNING BOARD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NAME POSITION SALARY Joyce Sinclair Sec. Planning Board $10,042.81 Joyce Sinclair Sec. Zoning Board of Adjustment $10,042.81 POLICE RADIO DISPATCHERS NAME POSITION SALARY David Berger Public Safety Telecommunicator $37,117.08 Alexandra Cacciola Public Safety Telecommunicator $37,117.08 Adam Collura Public Safety Telecommunicator $37,117.08 Luke Jimenez Public Safety Telecommunicator $37,117.08 Nicole Mendillo Public Safety Telecommunicator $37,117.08 Sherri Gusta Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicator $23.57/hr William Wright Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicator $21.80/hr Kevin Mullens Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicator $20.55/hr SCHOOL TRAFFIC GUARDS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 13 APRIL 11, 2023 NAME POSITION SALARY Joseph Agugliaro School Traffic Guard – effective 9/1/2023 $10,151.10 Donald Bloomberg School Traffic Guard – effective 9/1/2023 $10,151.10 Susan Cubby School Traffic Guard $26.75/hr Christopher DiStasio School Traffic Guard – effective 9/1/2023 $10,151.10 Gary Frank School Traffic Guard – effective 9/1/2023 $10,151.10 Edwin Groetsma School Traffic Guard – effective 9/1/2023 $21.38/hr Theodore Sanzo School Traffic Guard – effective 9/1/2023 $10,151.10 Joe Oravetz School Traffic Guard – effective 9/1/2023 $21.38/hr Thomas Gusta School Traffic Guard – effective 9/1/2023 $21.59/hr Michael Maratene School Traffic Guard – effective 9/1/2023 $21.38/hr Carl Thyberg School Traffic Guard – effective 9/1/2023 $21.38/hr INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS NAME POSITION SALARY Joe Mysliwiec Code Enforcement Officer/Construction $118,710.33 Official/Zoning Officer Nancy Koch Clerk-transcriber – effective 7/1/2023 $64,442.59 Francis Walsh Fire Sub – Code Official $13,443.81 Charles Miuccio Plumbing Sub – Code Official $13,424.00 George Pedersen Electrical Sub – Code Official $15,686.61 ROAD REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE NAME POSITION SALARY Michael LaTorre Public Works Superintendent $120,293.55 WATER DEPARTMENT NAME POSITION SALARY Denise Broderick Clerk Typist - effective 7/1/2023 $57,041.81 FIRE PREVENTION NAME POSITION SALARY Jim O’Connell Fire Official $ 35.70/hr Alex Ten Eyck Fire Inspector $30.60/hr Andrew Agugliaro Fire Inspector $27.54/hr Crystal Paras Fire Inspector $27.54/hr Frank Walsh Fire Inspector $30.60/hr Nancy Koch Clerk-transcriber $1,425.21 POLICE DEPARTMENT NAME POSITION SALARY Mark Messner Chief $193,913.26 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 14 APRIL 11, 2023 FIRE DEPARTMENT NAME POSITION SALARY Walt Riker Chief $2,800 Andrew Agugliaro 1 Asst. Chief st $900 David Guy 1st Captain $650 Matthew Amos 1st Lieutenant $550 Jeff Stevens President $300 Christina Agugliaro Vice President $100 Thomas Gusta Secretary $300 James O’Connell Treasurer $100 RECREATION NAME POSITION SALARY Vic James Pool Operator $15,154.05 Discussion. Mr. Sciolaro commented that the ordinance sets the salary ranges for each position and the resolution authorizes specific compensation for each position. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X Schatz X Sciolaro X X Sherman X Weber X X Mayor Giordano INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S) – None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mrs. Sherman commented that she attended the PBA Easter Egg Hunt which was well attended held on Sunday. The children were very happy and went home with eggs and prizes. Wanted to congratulate the PBA. Congratulations and best wishes to Peter Bernhard as he pursues his career goal as police office protecting us. The Beautification Committee met at the Christopher Goodell Public Safety Complex and filled two large bags of weeds and dead growth. Some plants were dug up and transplanted. We will go back and thin out some more plants and plant in Veterans Park. We will be planting blue and white seeds in Veterans Park, which bloom in March and will display warrior colors. Beautification Committee will also take part in Earth Day with a seed bomb project for all ages. They are a mixture of wildflower seeds, clay and dirt that you can put in your yard. Mayor Giordano commented remind everyone that there are a lot of events going on including the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce 5K, WCA Car Show, and Memorial Day Parade. NEW BUSINESS – None. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 15 APRIL 11, 2023 PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Giordano asked if any member of the public wished to come forward and to discuss anything and if so, please state your name and address for the record. Mrs. Hascup spoke to the issue of emailing the Mayor regarding soccer banner for the 1985 team and did not receive an email back from him. Mayor Giordano commented that he did not receive the email from Mrs. Hascup or he would have responded. Ted Sanzo spoke to the issue of the water problem being fixed that the activated charcoal has a lifespan and interested in that be included in any settlement agreed upon as the residents should not have to pay the cost of the replacements. Bianca Marosi spoke to the issue of the road resurfacing program in the capital budget, when the roads would be paved and which ones. Mr. Wherry commented that the contract would be awarded sometime next month. Then there is a pre- construction meeting and as the roads are close to Traphagen, ideally, they should be done in August. The schedule will not be provided until we are a few weeks before the project begins. Ms. Marosi asked about the areas that are still having water issues. Mr. Wherry explained that Hemlock/Evergreen is a dead-end water main that we want to loop but it would go through Midland Park. We need to coordinate with Midland Park and Ridgewood Water. A similar issue on the east side of Route 17, complaint of discolored water. We need to loop that section to Bergen Avenue and West Saddle River Road. This would improve the water circulation in that area and clarity. CLOSED SESSION - Any matter permitted to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-161 Authorize Closed Session WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(1-9) permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council is of the opinion that such circumstances exist. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows: The public shall be excluded from discussions of the Closed Session. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: Personnel Matters – Rice notice issued Contract Negotiations REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 16 APRIL 11, 2023 It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matter will be made public within 60 days or as soon thereafter as it is deemed to be in the public interest to do so based on the conclusion of the matter. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X X Ritchie X Schatz X Sciolaro X X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano The Council convened into Closed Session at 8:41 pm. At 9:20 pm the Mayor and Council came back on the record of the Regular Meeting. Present on roll call: Mayor Giordano, Mr. Bjork, Ms. Cericola, Mr. Ritchie, Mr. Sciolaro and Mrs. Sherman. Mr. Schatz was absent. ********** RESOLUTION NO. 2023-162 Authorize Execution of Separation and Release Agreement WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick employed John Greco as a Police Dispatcher from August 19, 2003 to January 9, 2006; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick employed John Greco as a Police Officer for the Borough of Waldwick beginning January 9, 2006: and, WHEREAS, John Greco was promoted to the position of Police Sergeant (“Sergeant Greco”), effective August 28, 2018; and, WHEREAS, Sergeant Greco is an active member of the PFRS; and, WHEREAS, Sergeant Greco has met the minimum service credit requirement of at least 4 years for PFRS members; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick are of the opinion that Sergeant Greco is totally and permanently disabled and can no longer perform his assigned duties based on documentation supplied by treating or examining health care professionals; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick is unable to provide an alternative to the PFRS-covered position with duties capable of being performed by Sergeant Greco; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick have consented to the processing of the Involuntary Disability Retirement application; and, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 17 APRIL 11, 2023 WHEREAS, the Borough’s labor attorney recommends entering into a Separation and Release Agreement with Sergeant Greco to effectuate the application of the involuntary disability retirement, the terms of the separation of employment, and the release of claims. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick that Borough Administrator and Borough Staff process an Involuntary Disability Retirement application for Sergeant Greco; and, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby authorize the Borough Administrator to execute a Separation and Release Agreement with Sergeant Greco; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby authorize Labor Counsel to make de minimis changes to the Separation and Release Agreement that are in line with the intent of the Municipal Council; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to all parties involved in the administration of this action. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X X Schatz X Sciolaro X Sherman X Weber X X Mayor Giordano ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council at its Regular Meeting on MOTION by Mrs. Weber, seconded by Mr. Sciolaro and on roll call carried the meeting adjourned at 9:22 pm. Adopted: April 25, 2023 __________________________________ KELLEY HALEWICZ, RMC/CMC MUNICIPAL CLERK