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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1 AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 AT 7:30 PM IN THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 63 FRANKLIN TURNPIKE, WALDWICK https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4tHscIiffyJFkQ6tfMmUA/streams I. CALL TO ORDER II. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE - This meeting is being held in conformance with the Sunshine Law. Notice of time, date and place has been furnished to The Bergen Record and The Ridgewood News. Notice has also been posted on the bulletin board of the Administrative Building. III. ROLL CALL Mayor Giordano ____, Ms. Cericola ____, Mr. Ritchie ____, Mr. Schatz ____, Mr. Sciolaro ____, Mrs. Sherman ____, Mrs. Weber ____. Also present: Interim Administrator/Borough Clerk Kelley Halewicz, Grants Administrator/QPA Matthew Guilder and Borough Attorney Craig Bossong. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING VETERANS & PRAYER V. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS VI. MAYOR’S REPORT AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Mayor’s Report - Mayor Giordano b. Financial & Administrative Committee - Mr. Sciolaro c. Fire & Police Protection Committee - Ms. Cericola d. Public Safety Committee - Mrs. Sherman e. Recreational & Health Committee - Mrs. Weber f. Public Works Committee - Mr. Ritchie g. Buildings & Grounds Committee - Mr. Schatz VII. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS VIII. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 2023-199 Approval of Consent Agenda 2023-200 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, May 9, 2023 Policy Votes a. Melissa Agugliaro request to hold a Block Party on May 28 from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Highwood Avenue to be closed between Cortland Street and Summit Avenue with alcoholic beverages being served REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 2 b. Michele Colettis/The Golden Club request to use Pavilion B on June 28 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm for Spring Picnic with alcoholic beverages being served c. Paulina Rugg request to use Pavilion A on July 9 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm for birthday party with alcoholic beverages being served d. John Vervoort request to use Pavilion A on September 9 from 12:00 pm to dusk for a party with alcoholic beverages being served 2023-201 Authorize Rejection of All Bids for the Water Treatment Systems Improvements 2023-202 Award Non-Fair and Open Professional Services Contract Amendment to Boswell Engineering for Borough Hall Parking Lot Expansion, $6,500.00 2023-203 Change Order No. 1, LaForza Construction, LLC for Borough Hall Parking Lot Expansion, $28,679.13 2023-204 Award Fair and Open Contract to AJM Contractors, Inc. for 2023 Borough Wide ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades, $56,526.00 2023-205 Authorizing Inclusion in the Bergen County Community Development Program 2023-206 Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the County of Bergen to Supersede the Cooperative Agreement Dated July 1, 2021 and Amendments Thereto Establishing the Bergen County Community Development Program 2023-207 Authorizing Annual Appointment of Municipal Representatives to Bergen County Community Development Regional Committees, FY 2023-2024 2023-208 Support and Authorize Execution of the Bergen County Fire Mutual Aid Plan in the Borough of Waldwick 2023-209 Authorize Liquor License Renewals 2023-2024 2023-210 Release Vacant Property Escrow - 147 W. Prospect Street (B146/L16) 2023-211 Authorizing the Borough of Waldwick’s Tax Collector to Prepare and Mail Estimated Tax Bills in Accordance with P.L. 1994, C.72 2023-212 Payment of Vouchers IX. PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE(S) X. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S) a. Ordinance No. 2023-#14 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 13 - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING; OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS a. Support of S3739/A5402 Delaying the Implementation of the Fourth Round of Affordable Housing Obligations – possible resolution (Resolution No. 2023-213) XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3 XIV. CLOSED SESSION - Any matter permitted to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 Resolution Number 2023-214 Contract Negotiations Personnel Matters XV. ADJOURNMENT KELLEY HALEWICZ, RMC/CMC MUNICIPAL CLERK  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-199 (Page 1 of 2) 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: 2023-199 Approval of Consent Agenda 2023-200 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, May 9, 2023 Policy Votes a. Melissa Agugliaro request to hold a Block Party on May 28 from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Highwood Avenue to be closed between Cortland Street and Summit Avenue with alcoholic beverages being served b. Michele Colettis/The Golden Club request to use Pavilion B on June 28 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm for Spring Picnic with alcoholic beverages being served c. Paulina Rugg request to use Pavilion A on July 9 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm for birthday party with alcoholic beverages being served d. John Vervoort request to use Pavilion A on September 9 from 12:00 pm to dusk for a party with alcoholic beverages being served 2023-201 Authorize Rejection of All Bids for the Water Treatment Systems Improvements 2023-202 Award Non-Fair and Open Professional Services Contract Amendment to Boswell Engineering for Borough Hall Parking Lot Expansion, $6,500.00 2023-203 Change Order No. 1, LaForza Construction, LLC for Borough Hall Parking Lot Expansion, $28,679.13 2023-204 Award Fair and Open Contract to AJM Contractors, Inc. for 2023 Borough Wide ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades, $56,526.00 2023-205 Authorizing Inclusion in the Bergen County Community Development Program 2023-206 Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the County of Bergen to Supersede the Cooperative Agreement Dated July 1, 2021 and Amendments Thereto Establishing the Bergen County Community Development Program 2023-207 Authorizing Annual Appointment of Municipal Representatives to Bergen County Community Development Regional Committees, FY 2023-2024 2023-208 Support and Authorize Execution of the Bergen County Fire Mutual Aid Plan in the Borough of Waldwick 2023-209 Authorize Liquor License Renewals 2023-2024 2023-210 Release Vacant Property Escrow - 147 W. Prospect Street (B146/L16) 2023-211 Authorizing the Borough of Waldwick’s Tax Collector to Prepare and Mail Estimated Tax Bills in Accordance with P.L. 1994, C.72 2023-212 Payment of Vouchers  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-199 (Page 2 of 2) Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola Ritchie Schatz Sciolaro Sherman Weber Mayor Giordano  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-200 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, May 9, 2023 BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approve the following Minutes: Regular Meeting, May 9, 2023 Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-201 (Page 1 of 2) Authorize Rejection of All Bids for the Water Treatment Systems Improvements WHEREAS, Notice to Bidders for the Water Treatment Systems Improvement was advertised in accordance with Local Public Contracts Law; and, WHEREAS, two (2) bids were received, opened and read on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 and 11:00 am; and, Contractors Base Bid Amount PACT II LLC $6,310,000.00 J. Fletcher Creamer $7,256,850.00 WHEREAS, the Administration is recommending that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 that all the bids be rejected on the project since the lowest bid substantially exceeds the Borough’s appropriation for this project; and, WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Municipal Council to reject all bids received on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 for exceeding the Borough’s appropriation and authorize the revision of the specifications for rebid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey that: 1. It hereby rejects all bids received for the Water Treatment Systems Improvements for the reasons set forth in this Resolution. 2. It hereby authorizes the revision of the specifications for the Water Treatment Systems Improvements and authorizes the Borough’s Qualified Purchasing Agent to determine the time, date and place for the receipt of bids. 3. It hereby authorizes the Municipal Clerk to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the rejected bidders.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-201 (Page 2 of 2) Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-202 (Page 1 of 2) Award Non-Fair and Open Professional Services Contract Amendment to Boswell Engineering for Borough Hall Parking Lot Expansion, $6,500.00 WHEREAS, on May 25, 2021 the Borough of Waldwick awarded a professional services contract to Boswell Engineering (resolution 2021-189) for Borough Hall Parking Lot Expansion in the amount of $51,500; and, WHEREAS, Boswell Engineering submitted the attached proposal for additional engineering, design and bidding, and construction inspection services required in completing this project, dated May 12, 2023 in the amount of $6,500.00; and, WHEREAS, the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law authorizes the award of contract for "Professional Services" without competitive bids; and, WHEREAS, Boswell Engineering total aggregate awards, including this award, will exceed the Pay-to-Play limit of $17,500 over a one-year period; and, WHEREAS, Boswell Engineering, has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies Boswell Engineering has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Waldwick in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Boswell Engineering from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and, WHEREAS, Chief Financial Officer, has certified that $6,500.00 is available in the following appropriation: G-04-56-479-150 and has further certified that this commitment together with all previously made commitments and payments does not exceed the funds available in said appropriation; and has further certified that the funds available in the said appropriation are intended for the purpose herein committed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council hereby award a contract amendment to Boswell Engineering, 300 Phillips Avenue, P. O. Box 3152, South Hackensack, NJ 07606, for Borough Hall Parking Lot Expansion in the amount of $6,500.00.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-202 (Page 2 of 2) Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-203 Change Order No. 1, LaForza Construction, LLC for Borough Hall Parking Lot Expansion, $28,679.13 WHEREAS, a contract was awarded to LaForza Construction, LLC for Borough Hall parking Lot Expansion (Resolution No. 2022-292) in the amount of $405,274.76; and, WHEREAS, the Contractor has submitted Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $28,679.13 due to the need to add 19 trees, crack fill the parking lot, and add sealcoating; and, WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1, increases the contract amount from $405,274.76 to $433,953.89; and, WHEREAS, Colleen Ennis, Chief Financial Officer, has certified that $28,679.13 is available in the following appropriation: G-04-56-479-150, and has further certified that this commitment together with all previously made commitments and payments does not exceed the funds available in said appropriation; and has further certified that the funds available in the said appropriation are intended for the purpose herein committed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick approves Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $28,679.13 to LaForza Construction, LLC, 524 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 for Borough Hall parking Lot Expansion. Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-204 (Page 1 of 2) Award Fair and Open Contract to AJM Contractors, Inc. for 2023 Borough Wide ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades, $56,526.00 WHEREAS, Notice to Bidders for 2023 Borough wide ADA curb ramp upgrades, was advertised in accordance with Local Public Contracts Law; and, WHEREAS, four (4) bids were received, opened and read on May 12, 2023 and were reviewed by the Interim Borough Administrator Kelley Halewicz, Qualified Purchasing Agent Matthew Guilder, and Borough Engineer Jim McGinnis from Boswell Engineering; and, WHEREAS, the bid results were as follows: AJM Contractors, Inc. $56,526.00 D.L.S. Contracting $65,805.00 D.S. Meyer Enterprises, LLC $69,723.05 FDM Construction $78,475.00 WHEREAS, per Boswell Engineering’s letter dated May 16, 2023, James J. McGinnis, P.E. of Boswell Engineering recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder AJM Contractors, Inc.; and, WHEREAS, Colleen Ennis, Chief Financial Officer, has certified that $56,526.00 is available in the following appropriations: G-04-23-485-220, $56,526.00 and has further certified that this commitment together with all previously made commitments and payments does not exceed the funds available in said appropriation; and has further certified that the funds available in the said appropriation are intended for the purpose herein committed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for 2023 Borough wide ADA curb ramp upgrades be awarded to the low bidder, AJM Contractors, Inc., 300 Kuller Road, Clifton, NJ 07011, at their bid price of $56,526.00; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be and are hereby authorized to execute the agreement for this project award.  MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-204 (Page 2 of 2) Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-205 Authorizing Inclusion in the Bergen County Community Development Program WHEREAS, certain Federal funds are potentially available to the County of Bergen under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; the HOME Investment Partnership Act of 1990, as amended; and the Emergency Solutions Grant of 2012; and, WHEREAS, the current Interlocal Services Cooperative Agreement contains an automatic renewal clause to expedite the notification of the inclusion process; and, WHEREAS, each Municipality must notify the Bergen County Division of Community Development of its intent to continue as a participant in the Urban County entitlement programs noted above; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Municipality of the Borough of Waldwick and its residents to participate in said Programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of the Borough of Waldwick hereby notifies the Bergen County Division of Community Development of its decision to be included as a participant Municipality in the Urban County entitlement programs being the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) for the Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026 covering the period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an original copy of this resolution be made available to the Director of the Bergen County Division of Community Development as soon as possible and no later than Monday, June 26, 2023. Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-206 (Page 1 of 2) Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the County of Bergen to Supersede the Cooperative Agreement Dated July 1, 2021 and Amendments Thereto Establishing the Bergen County Community Development Program WHEREAS, certain Federal funds are potentially available to the County of Bergen under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; the HOME Investment Partnership Act of 1990, as amended; and the Emergency Solutions Grant of 2012; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary to supersede an existing Interlocal Services Cooperative Agreement for the County and its people to benefit from these Programs; and, WHEREAS, an Agreement has been proposed under which the Municipality of the Borough of Waldwick and the County of Bergen in cooperation with other Municipalities, will modify an Interlocal Services Program pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq.; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Municipality of the Borough of Waldwick to enter into such an Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipality of the Borough of Waldwick that the Agreement entitled “Three Year Cooperative Agreement” (an Agreement superseding the Cooperative Agreement dated July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024) to clarify the planning and implementation procedures and to enable the Municipality to make a Three Year irrevocable commitment to participate in the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) for the Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026 covering the period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027 be executed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk in accordance with the provisions of law; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately in accordance with law and that an original copy be made available to the Director of the Bergen County Division of Community Development as soon as possible and no later than Monday, June 26, 2023.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-206 (Page 2 of 2) Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-207 Authorizing Annual Appointment of Municipal Representatives to Bergen County Community Development Regional Committees, FY 2023-2024 WHEREAS, the Municipality of Waldwick has entered into a three-year Cooperative Agreement with the County of Bergen as provided under the Interlocal Services Act N.J.S.A. 40A:65a-1 et seq. and Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and, WHEREAS, said Agreement required that the Municipal Council appoint a representative and alternate and that the Mayor appoint a representative and alternate for the FY 2023-2024 term starting July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council hereby appoints COUNCILMAN DON SCIOLARO as its representative and COUNCILMAN MICHAEL RITCHIE as its alternate and that the Mayor hereby appoints COLLEEN ENNIS as his representative and KELLEY HALEWICZ as his alternate to serve on the Community Development Regional Committee for FY 2022-2023; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an original copy of this resolution be forwarded to Robert G. Esposito, Director; Bergen County Division of Community Development, One Bergen County Plaza, Fourth Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601 | resposito@co.bergen.nj.us as soon as possible and no later than Monday, June 26, 2023. Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-208 (Page 1 of 2) Support and Authorize Execution of the Bergen County Fire Mutual Aid Plan in the Borough of Waldwick WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick provides fire protection resources for ordinary emergency response requirements within its jurisdiction; and, WHEREAS the Fire Departments in Bergen County have a day-to-day responsibility to provide for the safety and security of lives and property; and, WHEREAS, local resources can become exhausted during the small percentage of large magnitude fire or disaster occurrences; and, WHEREAS, mutual aid is the most cost-effective method of providing sufficient resources to a local jurisdiction for those extraordinary occurrences; and, WHEREAS, it is of mutual benefit for fire departments located within the County of Bergen to provide supplemental resources to each other in the event of a local emergency or disaster; and, WHEREAS this plan will provide a uniform procedure for the coordination of the requesting, dispatching, and utilization of fire department personnel and equipment whenever a local fire department requires mutual aid assistance from any other jurisdiction, both contiguous and non-contiguous, in the event of a fire or emergency; and, WHEREAS, a county area mutual aid plan is encouraged by, and is compatible with the State of New Jersey Resource Deployment Act; and, WHEREAS, participation in a county area mutual aid plan will not impose liability on the local entity; and, WHEREAS it is the desire of the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick to participate in fire mutual aid plan; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick does hereby agree to authorize their fire department to provide mutual aid assistance to each participating municipality, district, state or federal organization, as identified in the Bergen County Fire Mutual Aid Plan (ESF 4) and as may be amended from time to time by Participating Units and ratified by this body; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management for filing.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-208 (Page 1 of 2) Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-209 Authorize Liquor License Renewals 2023-2024 BE IT RESOLVED, that the following applications have been made for renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Liquor Licenses for the 2023-2024 season from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 and no objections thereto have been made, the same are hereby approved and renewed: Nellie’s Place 0264-33-007-008 $2,500.00 Waldwick Wine Spirits II Inc. 0264-33-008-007 $2,500.00 Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-210 Release Vacant Property Escrow - 147 W. Prospect Street (B146/L16) WHEREAS, escrow has been posted with the Borough of Waldwick in regard to vacant property maintenance; and WHEREAS, there were no fees expended by the Borough of Waldwick to maintain the vacant property; and WHEREAS, the property has been sold and is no longer vacant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Collector-Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to release the escrow balance to the following: 147 W. Prospect Street Escrow #2301-00903 $500.00 Mortgage Contracting Services 350 Highland Drive-Suite 100 Lewisville, TX 75067 Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-211 Authorizing the Borough of Waldwick’s Tax Collector to Prepare and Mail Estimated Tax Bills in Accordance with P.L. 1994, C.72 WHEREAS, due to the anticipated late adoption of the County and State budgets, the Bergen County Board of Taxation is unable to certify tax rates throughout Bergen County and the Borough of Waldwick’s Collector will be unable to mail the Borough’s 2023 tax bills on a timely basis; WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick’s Tax Collector/Chief Financial Officer has computed an estimated tax levy in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54: 4-66.3, and has signed a certification showing the tax levies for the previous year, the tax rates and the range of permitted estimated tax levies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY on this 23rd day of May, 2023, as follows: The Borough of Waldwick Tax Collector’s is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and issue estimated tax bills for the Borough for the third installment of 2023 taxes. The Tax Collector shall proceed and take such actions as are permitted and required by PL.1994, c.72 (N.J.S.A. 54: 4-66.2 and 54.4-66.3). The entire estimated tax levy for 2023 is hereby set at $47,539,280.64. Setting the rate at this time at $ 2.907. In accordance with law, the third installment of 2023 taxes shall not be subject to interest until the later of August 11th or the twenty-fifth calendar day after the date the estimated tax bills were mailed. The estimated tax bills shall contain a notice specifying the date on which interest will begin to accrue. Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-212 Payment of Vouchers Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Date: May 23, 2023 Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read the Ordinance No. 2023-#14 by title: Ordinance No. 2023-#14 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 13 - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING; OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Mayor: A motion is in order to move and pass the ordinance on first reading, and that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to publish said Ordinance and Notice of Hearing in accordance with law, with the Public Hearing on said Ordinance to be held at 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Motion: ______ Seconded: ______ Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Cericola Ritchie Schatz Sciolaro Sherman Weber Giordano Ordinance No. 2023-#14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 13 - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING; OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK BE IT ORDAINED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby amends Chapter 91 Vehicles and Traffic Section 13 Residential permit parking. The changes to Code of the Borough of Waldwick below shows deletions to the code in strikethrough and additions in underline as follows: § 91-13 Residential permit parking. No person shall park a vehicle on streets or parts of streets as described within the following sections unless an appropriate and current parking permit as issued by the Borough of Waldwick Police Department is displayed on said vehicle for those streets or parts of streets as described or listed within the following sections. In order to obtain a parking permit the applicant must provide proof of residency on one of the streets for which parking is restricted under this section and the vehicle for which the permit is to be displayed must be registered to the resident who is applying for the permit at that street location. Name of Street Sides Hours Days Location Chopek Lane Both 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Mon - Fri Entire length  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-213 (Page 1 of 2) Support Of S3739/A5402 Delaying the Implementation of the Fourth Round of Affordable Housing Obligations WHEREAS, S3739/A5402 would delay the implementation of the fourth round of affordable housing obligations, including present and prospective need and related litigation, until July 1, 2028; and, WHEREAS, extending the obligation to 2028 will present a clearer picture of how each of the towns fared in meeting their goals, and give all parties additional time to assess the efficacy and local impacts of the 3rd round agreements; and, WHEREAS, New Jersey's Municipalities are still sorting out the ripple effects of COVID lockdowns on their tax bases and land use plans; and, WHEREAS, post COVID record inflation has driven construction, debt financing and service costs to levels that incentivize builders to overreach, demanding more residential units than the infrastructure of fully developed communities can safely and responsibly absorb; and, WHEREAS, working through the 3rd round obligations requires more time than had been allotted given the cascading effects of COVID; and, WHEREAS, municipalities should be allowed to work towards appropriately meeting the 3rd round commitments before adding yet another layer that public health safety and welfare, limited infrastructure, hyper-local environmental and infrastructure challenges and fiscal realities may show to be unrealistic; and, WHEREAS, an extension would also give the legislature and the Governor time to reestablish their proper roles in balancing the needs of all stakeholders in this process. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby support S3739/A5402; and,  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-213 (Page 2 of 2) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Murphy, to the members of the New Jersey Senate and Assembly and to the League of Municipalities. Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola Ritchie Schatz Sciolaro Sherman Weber Mayor Giordano  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-214 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: Contract Negotiations Personnel Matters 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. Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola _________________________________ Ritchie Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Schatz Municipal Clerk Sciolaro Sherman Weber Mayor Giordano