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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1 AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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: Borough Administrator Steven J. Neale, Grants Administrator Matthew Guilder, Borough Clerk Kelley Halewicz and Borough Attorney Craig Bossong. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING VETERANS & PRAYER V. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation Supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness Month b. Proclamation Supporting National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month c. Proclamation Recognizing the Month of September as Hunger Action Month 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 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 2 VIII. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 2023-279 Approval of Consent Agenda 2023-280 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, August 15, 2023 Policy Votes a. Waldwick/Midland Park Junior Football and Cheer Association request to hold a Penny Can Donation Fundraiser at various Waldwick businesses on September 23 & 24 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm b. The Village School requests to use the Municipal Pool Parking lot for staff parking on various dates as per email dated September 7, 2023 c. Maria Zaukas request to hold a Block Party on September 15 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Rustic Drive to be closed between Ackerman Street and Ackerman Street with alcoholic beverages being served d. Gina Alioto request to hold a Block Party on October 21 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm with Evergreen Street closed between Monroe Street and Floral Lane with alcoholic beverages being served e. Molly Walker/Stryker Orthopedics request to use Pavilion A on September 14 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm for a Company Picnic with alcoholic beverages being served f. Kristy Smith request to use Pavilion A on September 17 from 2:30 pm – dusk for a Private Party with alcoholic beverages being served g. Michele Van Dien request to use Pavilion B on September 17 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm for a Private Party with alcoholic beverages being served h. Miyuki Tsukada request to use Pavilion B on September 22 from 4:00 pm – dusk for a Private Party with alcoholic beverages being served i. Anne Fotino request to use Pavilion A on September 23 from 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm for a Private Party with alcoholic beverages being served 2023-281 Resolution of the Borough of Waldwick, in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, Determining the Form and Other Details of its “Water Utility Note Relating to The Water Bank Construction Financing Program of The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank”, to be Issued in the Principal Amount of up to $6,100,000, and Providing for the Issuance and Sale of Such Note to The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Such Note by the Borough of Waldwick in Favor of The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, all Pursuant to The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Water Bank Construction Financing Program 2023-282 Change Order No. 1, Pierce Equipment Co., Inc., for Repair & Replace Vac-Con Sewer Truck, $6,070.00 2023-283 Authorize Waiver of Electrical Permit Fees to Spark Electric for the Installation of Water Treatment System Improvements 2023-284 Accept Donations for 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting 2023-285 Authorize Amendment to Autocab License – All County Car Service and Limo LLC 2023-286 Approve Raffle License #2023-05 for the 2023/2024 Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Association Calendar Raffle 2023-287 Designation of Depository for the Borough 2023-288 Payment of Vouchers REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3 IX. PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE(S) a. Ordinance No. 2023-#20 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION BALL, INC. FOR USE OF THE OLD DPW COMPLEX X. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S) XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT XIV. CLOSED SESSION - Any matter permitted to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 XV. ADJOURNMENT KELLEY HALEWICZ, RMC/CMC MUNICIPAL CLERK  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-279 (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: 2023-279 Approval of Consent Agenda 2023-280 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, August 15, 2023 Policy Votes a. Waldwick/Midland Park Junior Football and Cheer Association request to hold a Penny Can Donation Fundraiser at various Waldwick businesses on September 23 & 24 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm b. The Village School requests to use the Municipal Pool Parking lot for staff parking on various dates as per email dated September 7, 2023 c. Maria Zaukas request to hold a Block Party on September 15 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Rustic Drive to be closed between Ackerman Street and Ackerman Street with alcoholic beverages being served d. Gina Alioto request to hold a Block Party on October 21 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm with Evergreen Street closed between Monroe Street and Floral Lane with alcoholic beverages being served e. Molly Walker/Stryker Orthopedics request to use Pavilion A on September 14 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm for a Company Picnic with alcoholic beverages being served f. Kristy Smith request to use Pavilion A on September 17 from 2:30 pm – dusk for a Private Party with alcoholic beverages being served g. Michele Van Dien request to use Pavilion B on September 17 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm for a Private Party with alcoholic beverages being served h. Miyuki Tsukada request to use Pavilion B on September 22 from 4:00 pm – dusk for a Private Party with alcoholic beverages being served i. Anne Fotino request to use Pavilion A on September 23 from 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm for a Private Party with alcoholic beverages being served 2023-281 Resolution of the Borough of Waldwick, in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, Determining the Form and Other Details of its “Water Utility Note Relating to The Water Bank Construction Financing Program of The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank”, to be Issued in the Principal Amount of up to $6,100,000, and Providing for the Issuance and Sale of Such Note to The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Such Note by the Borough of Waldwick in Favor of The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, all Pursuant to The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Water Bank Construction Financing Program 2023-282 Change Order No. 1, Pierce Equipment Co., Inc., for Repair & Replace Vac-Con Sewer Truck, $6,070.00 2023-283 Authorize Waiver of Electrical Permit Fees to Spark Electric for the Installation of Water Treatment System Improvements 2023-284 Accept Donations for 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-279 (Page 2 of 2) 2023-285 Authorize Amendment to Autocab License – All County Car Service and Limo LLC 2023-286 Approve Raffle License #2023-05 for the 2023/2024 Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Association Calendar Raffle 2023-287 Designation of Depository for the Borough 2023-288 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 September 12, 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. 2023-280 Approval of Minutes - August 15, 2023, Regular Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approve the following Minutes: Regular Meeting, August 15, 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 September 12, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-281 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF ITS “WATER UTILITY NOTE RELATING TO THE WATER BANK CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK”, TO BE ISSUED IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $6,100,000, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH NOTE TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SUCH NOTE BY THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK IN FAVOR OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, ALL PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK WATER BANK CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick (the “Local Unit”), in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, has determined that there exists a need within the Local Unit to acquire, construct, renovate or install a certain project which consists of the undertaking of various water system treatment improvements (the “Project”), and it is the desire of the Local Unit to obtain financing for such Project through participation in the environmental infrastructure financing program (the “Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program”) of the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (the “I-Bank”); and, WHEREAS, the Local Unit has determined to temporarily finance the acquisition, construction, renovation or installation of the Project prior to the closing with respect to the Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program, and to undertake such temporary financing with the proceeds of a short-term loan to be made by the I-Bank (the “Construction Loan”) to the Local Unit, pursuant to the Water Bank Construction Financing Program of the I-Bank (the “Water Bank Construction Financing Program”); and, WHEREAS, in order to (i) evidence and secure the repayment obligation of the Local Unit to the I- Bank with respect to the Construction Loan and (ii) satisfy the requirements of the Water Bank Construction Financing Program, it is the desire of the Local Unit to issue and sell to the I-Bank its “Water Utility Note Relating to the Water Bank Construction Financing Program of the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank” in the principal amount of up to $6,100,000 (the “Note”); and, WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Local Unit to authorize, execute, attest and deliver the Note to the I-Bank pursuant to the terms of the Local Bond Law of the State of New Jersey, constituting Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the Revised Statutes of the State of New Jersey (the “Local Bond Law”), and other applicable law; and, WHEREAS, Section 28 of the Local Bond Law allows for the sale of the Note to the I-Bank, without any public offering, and N.J.S.A. 58:11B-9 allows for the sale of the Note to the I-Bank without any public offering, all under the terms and conditions set forth herein.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Local Unit as follows: Section 1. In accordance with Section 28 of the Local Bond Law and N.J.S.A. 58:11B-9, the Local Unit hereby authorizes the issuance, sale and award of the Note in accordance with the provisions hereof. The obligation represented by the Note has been appropriated and authorized by bond ordinances of the Local Unit, finally adopted on April 27, 2021, June 21, 2022 and August 15, 2023, respectively and respectively entitled: “BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS 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 $465,000 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”, “BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDERTAKING OF VARIOUS WATER SYSTEM TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS 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 $5,000,000 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” and “BOND ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF $820,000 FOR THE UNDERTAKING OF VARIOUS WATER SYSTEM TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE WATER UTILITY OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS”, at which times quorums were present and acted throughout, all pursuant to the terms of the Local Bond Law and other applicable law. Section 2. The Chief Financial Officer of the Local Unit (the “Chief Financial Officer”) is hereby authorized to determine, in accordance with the Local Bond Law and pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof, (i) the final principal amount of the Note (subject to the maximum limitation set forth in Section 4(a) hereof), and (ii) the dated date of the Note. Section 3. Any determination made by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to the terms hereof shall be conclusively evidenced by the execution and attestation of the Note by the parties authorized pursuant to Section 4(h) hereof. Section 4. The Local Unit hereby determines that certain terms of the Note shall be as follows: (a) the principal amount of the Note to be issued shall be an amount up to $6,100,000; (b) the maturity of the Note shall be as determined by the I-Bank, and the Note may be renewed from time to time as may be determined by the I-Bank; (c) the interest rate of the Note shall be as determined by the I-Bank; (d) the purchase price for the Note shall be par; (e) the Note shall be subject to prepayment prior to its stated maturity in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Note; (f) the Note shall be issued in a single denomination and shall be numbered “NJWB-CFP-23- 1”; (g) the Note shall be issued in fully registered form and shall be payable to the registered owner thereof as to both principal and interest in lawful money of the United States of  America; and (h) the Note shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the Mayor and the Chief Financial Officer under official seal or facsimile thereof affixed, printed, engraved or reproduced thereon and attested by the manual signature of the Local Unit Clerk. Section 5. The Note shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 6. The law firm of Rogut McCarthy LLC is hereby authorized to arrange for the printing of the Note, which law firm may authorize McCarter & English, LLP, bond counsel to the I-Bank for the Water Bank Construction Financing Program, to arrange for same. Section 7. The Authorized Officers of the Local Unit are hereby further severally authorized to (i) execute and deliver, and the Local Unit Clerk is hereby further authorized to attest to such execution and to affix the corporate seal of the Local Unit to, any document, instrument or closing certificate deemed necessary, desirable or convenient by the Authorized Officers or the Local Unit Clerk, as applicable, in their respective sole discretion, after consultation with counsel and any advisors to the Local Unit and after further consultation with the I-Bank and its representatives, agents, counsel and advisors, to be executed in connection the issuance and sale of the Note and the participation of the Local Unit in the Water Bank Construction Financing Program, which determination shall be conclusively evidenced by the execution of each such certificate or other document by the party authorized hereunder to execute such certificate or other document, and (ii) perform such other actions as the Authorized Officers deem necessary, desirable or convenient in relation to the execution and delivery of the Note and the participation of the Local Unit in the Water Bank Construction Financing Program. Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Section 9. Upon the adoption hereof, the Local Unit Clerk shall forward certified copies of this resolution to Rogut McCarthy LLC, bond counsel to the Local Unit, David Zimmer, Executive Director of the I-Bank, and Richard T. Nolan, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP, bond counsel to the I-Bank. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: 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 September 12, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-282 Change Order No. 1, Pierce Equipment Co., Inc., for Repair & Replace Vac-Con Sewer Truck, $6,070.00 WHEREAS, a contract was awarded to Pierce Equipment Co., Inc., for Repair & Replace Vac-Con Sewer Truck (Resolution No. 2023-265) in the amount of $238,893.05; and, WHEREAS, the Contractor has submitted Change Order No. 1 dated August 18, 2023 in the amount of $6,070.00 due to the need to add four ENZ Nozzles to outfit the refurbished Vac-Con Sewer Truck; and, WHEREAS, Public Works Superintendent Michael LaTorre has verified that the four ENZ Nozzles are needed for the Vac-Con Sewer Truck; and, WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1, increases the contract amount from $238,893.05 to $244,963.05; and, WHEREAS, Colleen Ennis, Chief Financial Officer, has certified that $6,070.00 is available in the following appropriation: G-04-23-485-244, 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 $6,070.00 to Pierce Equipment Co., Inc., 3388 Route 22 West, Somerville, NJ 08876 for Repair & Replace Vac-Con Sewer Truck. 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 September 12, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-283 Authorize Waiver of Electrical Permit Fees to Spark Electric for the Installation of Water Treatment System Improvements WHEREAS, under Chapter 11 of the Code of the Borough of Waldwick, the Mayor and Council at any Regular Meeting has the right to waive certain fees; and, WHEREAS, Spark Electric a subcontractor of JEV Construction has filed for electrical permits associated with the installation of water treatment system improvements throughout the Borough; and, WHEREAS, Spark Electric has made a written request to the Borough to waive the municipal fees associated with the permits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick that all municipal fees associated with the permits on behalf of the Borough for the above referenced project are hereby waived. 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 September 12, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-284 Accept Donations for 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby accepts the following donations for the 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting event: Vendor Address Amount Armistead Mechanical 168 Hopper Avenue $400.00 Inc. Waldwick Chamber of 26 Franklin Turnpike $400.00 Commerce Waldwick Centennial 63 Franklin Turnpike $1,225.00 Committee 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 September 12, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-285 Authorize Amendment to Autocab License – All County Car Service and Limo LLC WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick are in receipt of Autocab License Amendment from All County Car Service and Limo LLC the owner of Jim Pellie, 2 Richard Drive in the Borough of Waldwick; and, WHEREAS, all paperwork has been completed and all fees have been paid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick, Bergen County, State of New Jersey that approval for an amended Autocab License from Jim Pellie the owner of All County Service and Limo LLC, 2 Richard Drive in the Borough of Waldwick be granted. Company Name: All County Service and Limo LLC Owner: Jim Pellie Approved Amended Vehicle: 2022 Chevrolet Suburban VIN: 1GNSKCKD7NR310516 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 September 12, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL Of the BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-286 Approve Raffle License #2023-05 for the 2023/2024 Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Association Calendar Raffle BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approve Raffle License #2023-05, a Calendar Raffle for the 2023/2024 Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Association; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby waive collection of the $20 Borough fee for this raffle license. 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 September 12, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-287 Designation of Depository for the Borough BE IT RESOLVED that the following bank is hereby added to the list of designated Official Depositories for Borough funds for the year 2023 as designated and recommended by the Chief Financial Officer: Blue Foundry 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 September 12, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-288 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 September 12, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  PUBLIC HEARING OF AN ORDINANCE Date: September 12, 2023 Clerk read the ordinance by title Ordinance No. 2023-#20 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION BALL, INC. FOR USE OF THE OLD DPW COMPLEX Mayor asks if any Council Member wishes to comment on the ordinance. Mayor closes Council comments and opens the public hearing to audience. Mayor closes the public hearing after comments are heard. Mayor asks for motion to pass the ordinance on second reading and that the Clerk be authorized to advertise in the local, legal newspaper as required by law. Motion: __________ Seconded: __________ Roll Call: Council Members: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Cericola Ritchie Schatz Sciolaro Sherman Weber Giordano  LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK COUNTY OF BERGEN Please take notice that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick, Bergen County, New Jersey, at the Regular Meeting of said Governing Body held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 and will be further considered for final passage after a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers, Administration Building, 63 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, New Jersey, at which time and place those concerned or affected thereby may be heard. Copies of the foregoing Ordinance are available to interested persons at the office of the Municipal Clerk and may be secured upon application to the Municipal Clerk during regular business hours. Ordinance No. 2023-#20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION BALL, INC. FOR USE OF THE OLD DPW COMPLEX WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick is the owner of certain property designated as Lot 16 in Block 132 as shown on the Tax Map of the Borough of Waldwick and upon which lies a Borough structure commonly known as “The Old DPW Complex”; and, WHEREAS, in 1991 the Borough of Waldwick entered into a Lease Agreement with Waldwick High School Graduation Ball, Inc. a non-profit corporation of the State of New Jersey; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the Lease Agreement, Waldwick High School Graduation Ball, Inc. utilizes The Old DPW Complex for the preparation and storage of materials for the Waldwick High School Graduation Ball; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick and Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. wish to codify the Lease Agreement pursuant to the Local Lands and Buildings Law of the State of New Jersey (N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1 et seq.), NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick as follows: Section 1: Findings. It is hereby determined that Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized and existing pursuant to Title 15 of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey which pursuant to the purposes of such corporation, provides recreational activities for the youths located within the Borough of Waldwick, thereby contributing significantly to promoting the general welfare of the community. Section 2: Authorization and Purpose of Lease Agreement. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12-14(c) and N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15 pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Mayor and Clerk of the Borough of Waldwick are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Borough a Lease Agreement with Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc., as lessee, allowing use of The Old DPW Complex located within Lot 16 in Block 132 as shown on the Tax Map of the Borough of Waldwick for purposes of constructing and storing Graduation Ball Materials. Section 3: Consideration for Lease. The consideration for the lease hereby authorized shall be the construction and storage of Graduation Ball materials, a place of meeting for the Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. and any other related activities as might normally be conducted by Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. in preparation for the Graduation Ball. Section 4: Public Purpose. The Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. agrees to prepare, organize and operate a Waldwick High School Graduation Ball for the benefit of the graduating seniors of the Borough of Waldwick High School. Section 5: Term; Renewal; Termination. The term of the Lease between the Borough of Waldwick and Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. shall expire on June 30, 2024. Section 6: Annual Report. In June of each year during which the Lease Agreement is in effect, Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. shall submit to the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick a written report setting out the use to which the leasehold was put during the year, and the activities of Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. undertaken in furtherance of the public purpose for which the lease was granted. The report shall also contain an affirmation of the continued tax-exempt status of the Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. as a non-profit corporation pursuant to both state and federal law. It is understood and agreed that, by the execution of the within lease, all prior leases of all or part of the leased premises heretofore entered into by the parties including but not limited to the leases dated March 26, 1991 and March 23, 2004 shall cease and be of no further force or effect. Section 7: Enforcement of Conditions. The Borough Council of Waldwick shall be responsible for enforcement on behalf of the Borough of the conditions of the agreement executed pursuant hereto. Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk 1t: Monday, August 28, 2023 The Bergen Record Fee: