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Waldwick, NJ · November 21, 2023

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 1 NOVEMBER 21, 2023 MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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. Schatz and Mrs. Sherman. Mr. Sciolaro and Mrs. Weber were absent. Also present: Steven J. Neale, 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 – None. MAYOR’S REPORT AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Mayor’s Report. Mayor Giordano wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Giordano mentioned that there are a lot of community events coming up and residents should go online or our social media pages to find the details. Financial & Administrative Committee. No report. Fire & Police Protection Committee. Mr. Cericola reported that on November 2, the WFD had their annual elections and had the following results: Chief - Walter Riker; Assistant Chief - Andrew J. Agugliaro; Captain - David Guy; and Lieutenant - Matthew Amos. Also, President - Jeffrey Stevens; Vice President - Christina Agugliaro; Secretary - Crystal Paras and Treasurer - James O’Connell. They had 31 calls for service so far in the month of November and have had two drills. For the month of November, the Police Department completed recertification for Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program (10/30); attended (JIF mandated) Police Command Staff Training at the East Rutherford Training Center (10/31); rollover on Route 17 South, one non-life threatening injury transported to Valley Hospital via WALVAC; attended (JIF mandated) Management and Supervisor Training in borough admin conference room (11/6); patrol and later DB, assisted the borough clerk with polling place setup and the reporting of election results to Hackensack (11/7); patrol conducted a crosswalk enforcement detail on East Prospect Street. (Not a big fan of summons totals but 10 stops yielded 9 summonses so it was a nice piece of work). Also somewhat concerning through the lens of pedestrian safety (11/7); unscheduled partial range filter change out, notified BA (11/8); attended an 8-hour active shooter training at Crescent School. (11/8); attended a Veterans Day ceremony at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus (11/10); attended Veterans Day Parade in Waldwick (11/11); carpets in the P.D. were professionally cleaned; met with representatives of the new computer tech company, Coban Computer Solutions last week. They conducted an assessment of our computer systems today (11/20) and will make recommendations for moving forward; patrol continues to be active in traffic and parking enforcement. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 2 NOVEMBER 21, 2023 Public Safety Committee. Mrs. Sherman reported that WALVAC had 42 calls for the month of October. YTD 409 calls. Five of the calls were to The Bristol, YTD 70 calls. Mrs. Sherman thanked the public on behalf of WALVAC for their ongoing contributions to the Corps, which they give back to the community with medical supplies and ambulances. Mrs. Sherman commented that the plans for the new bathrooms are complete. They are working on the electricity issues as well. DPW will demolition the kitchen. WALVAC participated in the Veterans Parade and will assist at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1. Recreational & Health Committee. No report. Public Works Committee. Mr. Ritchie reported that the second attempt at emptying and cleaning the water tank was successful. The test results came back fine and DPW is in the process of filling it back up. Mr. Ritchie mentioned that it is all hands-on deck for leaf collection. Please check the schedule online for your pickup date. Buildings & Grounds Committee. Mr. Schatz provided a report on the water project; Yvonne Street Bank Stabilization, East Prospect Street, Whites Pond Dam Rehabilitation and Bohnert and Hudson Avenue Road improvements. Mr. Schatz did not attend the Planning Board meeting. Mr. Schatz attended the League of Municipalities convention and attended several classes relative to the Environmental Committee. Mr. Schatz attended the Veterans Day Parade which was well attended. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Administrator. Mr. Neale reported on preparing for the 2024 Budget with proposed meeting dates for the Council Members to consider. There is a resolution to budget appropriation transfers which is just moving existing money from one line item to another to cover costs. There was another meeting for the redesign of the Borough’s website. Municipal Clerk. Mrs. Halewicz reported that her office is continuing to work with the state on our record management efforts to clear the upstairs room. It is coming along nicely and we just have a little bit left to do. Building records are being relocated in the building. Mrs. Halewicz commented that they would like to thank those residents who donated food, gift cards and clothing for our Families 4 Families Thanksgiving food drive. The drive was a huge success and aided in provided Thanksgiving meals for 120 families in need throughout Bergen and Passaic counties. Thank you again to all who donated! Mrs. Halewicz reported that the 2024 Calendar is headed to the printer on Monday. We have included additional pages so that the calendar runs January 2024 through January 2025. The calendar includes the Council meetings, schedules for white goods, electronics, bulk, yard waste collection, leaf collection, hydrant flushing, and Christmas tree collection dates. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 3 NOVEMBER 21, 2023 White Goods, Electronics and Bulk Collections are on our website homepage for residents to schedule their pickups. The deadline has changed for white goods and electronics to the Wednesday before the scheduled pickup. The deadlines are also included in the 2024 calendar. Mrs. Halewicz reported that there are a lot of exciting holiday events coming up including the Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1 at 7 pm. This year with the library hosting a fun family crafting fun and Christmas story reading by Mayor Giordano starting at 5 pm. Also, the Menorah Lighting – 12/7, 4:30 pm in front of the Waldwick Public Library. All are invited to attend. This year we are working with the Allendale/Waldwick PBA 217 Toys for Tots Drive. Bring unwrapped toys for infants to 13 years old to Waldwick PD or Borough Hall by December 7. Grants Administrator. Mr. Guilder reported on the Aid to Firefighters Grant for PPE equipment. Last year, the Borough applied for $28,000 but did not receive funding. This year we are submitting for the same grant and thanked Jeff Stevens for assisting with the application. Mr. Guilder reported on the new water truck for the DPW as this was budgeted for earlier this year. Mr. Guilder reported on Jobs4Blue that was discussed in October. This is the contract to put this in place. Attorney. Mr. Bossong had no report but three Closed Session items. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2023-315 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: 2023-315 Approval of Consent Agenda 2023-316 Approval of Minutes - October 24, 2023, Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting Policy Votes a. Approval of Waldwick Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale starting 5:00 pm on December 1 as well as use of Borough utilities and equipment b. Waldwick Lions Club requests the use of the Administration Building, Council Chambers for Annual Children’s Christmas Party on December 10, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, with permission to set up on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 2023-317 Approval to Submit a Grant Application with the State of New Jersey for the FY2024 American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program 2023-318 Award Fair and Open Contract to Cliffside Body Corporation for a Utility Body Water Truck, $93,053.71 2023-319 Award Contract to Jobs 4 Blue for Services Relating to Off-Duty Employment of Police Officers for Police Related Activities 2023-320 Change Order No. 1, DTS Trucking LLC for Yvonne Street Bank Stabilization, -$8,850.00 2023-321 Approval of Storm Drain Connection and Inspection at the Corner of Lyon Road and 2 Cypress Court for Sump Pump Water Discharge REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 4 NOVEMBER 21, 2023 2023-322 Authorize Release of Dumpster Escrow - 12 Maple Avenue 2023-323 Cancellation of Taxes - Block 49/Lot 41 2023-324 Authorize Redemption of Tax Title Lien #17-00613 2023-325 Authorizing the Cancellation of Unexpended General Capital Ordinance Balances 2023-326 Authorizing the Cancellation of Emergency Resolution No. 2023-241 Water Systems Improvements Project 2023-327 Approval of Budget Appropriation Transfers 2023-328 Payment of Vouchers Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X X Ritchie X X Schatz X Sciolaro X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE(S) Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2023-#21 by title. Ordinance No. 2023-#21 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 91-34, SECTION A, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK HEREBY REMOVING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOTS FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCE AND UPDATING HANDICAP PARKING PERMIT NUMBERS Council comments. None. Public comment. None. Mayor Giordano closed the Public comment. Ordinance No. 2023-#21 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 X Schatz X Sciolaro X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 5 NOVEMBER 21, 2023 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S) Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2023-#22 by title. Ordinance No. 2023-#22 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 FEES, SECTION 91-12.2 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC - PAID PARKING FEES Council Comments. Mr. Guilder explained that this ordinance is due to increase in fees by Park Mobile. Mayor Giordano stated that a motion is in order to move and pass the ordinance on first reading and that it be advertised in the official newspaper of the municipality as required by law, setting a public hearing for Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X Schatz X X Sciolaro X Sherman X X Weber X Mayor Giordano UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mrs. Sherman was pleased the Food Drive was such a success. Mrs. Sherman asked for an update on the status of the revaluation process. Mr. Neale explained that the revaluation is 85-90% complete. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Cericola asked about that status of the NJ Transit overpass by the train station. Mr. Neale explained that the bright yellow paid is not attractive but it is skid resistant. They are stopping at this point but he will continue a long-term solution to the overpass. Mr. Neale explained that the Borough has in the contracts a floating holiday. Mr. Guilder reminded everyone that use to be Lincoln’s Birthday but employees could take any other day off which was very hard to track. This was the solution agreed upon. Mr. Neale further explained that July 5, 2024 would be that floating holiday and it will be placed on the next agenda for approval. Mr. Halewicz explained that we have an approved resident who needs a roof and we cannot wait until the December meeting to get this contract moving. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-330 Authorizing Execution of Homeowner Program Agreement for Waldwick Home Improvement Program with Antoinette Mastrogiacomo for the Property Located at 102 White Pond Road REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 6 NOVEMBER 21, 2023 WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick (“Borough”) has established a Home Improvement Program (“HIP”) to assist properties that are occupied by very low, low and moderate-income households within the Borough; and, WHEREAS, the HIP was developed and designed to assist the Borough in fulfilling the Borough’s rehabilitation obligation under the Borough Housing Element and Fair Share Plan and was done in consultation and with the approval of the Fair Share Housing Center of New Jersey; and, WHEREAS, the Borough has hired Community, Grants, Planning & Housing (“CGP&H) to formulate the policies, procedures, qualifications, as well as to run and administer the HIP; and, WHEREAS, CGP&H has created a Policies and Procedures Manual that the Borough has adopted which governs the rules and Regulations of the program; and, WHEREAS, CGP&H has received an application under the HIP and has reviewed the application and qualifications of the Applicant and has certified that they are eligible and meet all the guidelines under the HIP. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Waldwick, that upon the recommendation of CGP&H, Antoinette Mastrogiacomo with a property located at 102 White Pond Road, Waldwick, NJ 07463 meets all the requirements and qualifications for a Home Improvement Program construction loan from the Borough of Waldwick; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Borough Administrator and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Homeowner Program Agreement prepared by CGP&H as well as any and all other documents necessary to facilitate such agreement and close the construction loan; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to CGP&H as well as the homeowner for their records. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X X Schatz X Sciolaro X Sherman X X Weber X Mayor Giordano ********** REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 7 NOVEMBER 21, 2023 Mr. Guilder explained that we are going to bid and he did not prepare the resolution in time. Mr. Neale added that this project is using both NJDOT and CDBG monies for funding. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-331 Authorize Advertisement and Receipt of Bids for Improvements to Hudson Avenue and Bohnert Place WHEREAS, Hudson Avenue and Bohnert Place are in need of infrastructure improvements; and, WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the improvements will exceed the bid threshold of $44,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby authorize the advertisement and receipt of bids for improvements to Hudson Avenue and Bohnert Place. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X X Ritchie X Schatz X X Sciolaro X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano 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. Laura Litchult spoke to an ongoing issue with a neighbor where they call the Police Department for her dogs barking. The Police have been to her house twice in the past week for this anonymous complaint. She believes she is being targeted. She asked that the Council review the noise ordinance to make it specific and educate the public to it. Mr. Bossong explained that the Police department responds to all complaints, no matter what they are of how often they are. It is their responsibility to do that. CLOSED SESSION - Any matter permitted to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-329 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: REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 8 NOVEMBER 21, 2023 The public shall be excluded from discussions of the Closed Session. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: Possible Acquisition of Real Property Contract Negotiations 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 X Schatz X Sciolaro X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano The Council convened into Closed Session at 8:10 pm. At 9:05 pm the Mayor and Council came back on the record of the Regular Meeting. Present on roll call: Mayor Giordano, Ms. Cericola, Mr. Ritchie, Mr. Schatz, and Mrs. Sherman. Mr. Sciolaro and Mrs. Weber were absent. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-332 Authorize Refund of Tax Title Premium #17-00613 WHEREAS, at the Tax Sale on June 21, 2017, Colleen A. Ennis, Tax Collector of the Borough of Waldwick sold a Tax Lien for Block 163.01 Lot 1 (16 Warren Place) to Clemente Enterprises, LLC (Tax Certificate #17- 00613); and, WHEREAS, Clemente Enterprises, LLC bid a premium of $49,400 to obtain the lien; and, WHEREAS, premiums are normally returned to the lienholder without interest as long as the lien is redeemed within five years of the date of the tax sale or is forfeited to the municipality; and, WHEREAS, the lienholder was delayed in beginning the foreclosure process until December 01, 2021 because of COVID-19 and at which time a Court Order was issued on June 10, 2022 setting August 9, 2022 as the final date for redemption; and, WHEREAS, a Consent Order was issued on August 24, 2023 to extend the final date of redemption until October 31, 2023, in which the Judge ordered the return of premium to the lienholder upon redemption; and, WHEREAS, the Tax Collector questioned the return of premium since the redemption was more than five years from the date of the Tax Sale, which prompted a discussion between the Borough Attorney and the lienholder’s attorney resulting in an offer by the lienholder to forfeit $10,000 of the premium to the Borough in the interest of avoiding legal fees; and, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 9 NOVEMBER 21, 2023 WHEREAS, the Borough and the lienholder are prepared to execute a settlement and release confirming the facts and unique situation in this regard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a premium refund check in the amount of $39,400 from the Borough of Waldwick Trust Fund account to: Clemente Enterprises, LLC PO Box 141 Wyckoff, NJ 07481 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a premium refund in the amount of $10,000 to the Borough of Waldwick via a transfer from the Borough of Waldwick Trust account to the Borough of Waldwick Current Fund account. The refund will be booked as Miscellaneous Revenue not Anticipated; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Borough Attorney is hereby authorized to execute the settlement and release in this matter, which will conclude this matter. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Cericola X Ritchie X X Schatz X X Sciolaro X Sherman X Weber X Mayor Giordano ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council at its Regular Meeting on MOTION by Mr. Ritchie, seconded by Mr. Schatz and on roll call carried the meeting adjourned at 9:06 pm. Adopted: December 12, 2023 __________________________________ KELLEY HALEWICZ, RMC/CMC MUNICIPAL CLERK

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1 AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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 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 2023-315 Approval of Consent Agenda 2023-316 Approval of Minutes - October 24, 2023, Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting Policy Votes a. Approval of Waldwick Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale starting 5:00 pm on December 1 as well as use of Borough utilities and equipment b. Waldwick Lions Club requests the use of the Administration Building, Council Chambers for Annual Children’s Christmas Party on December 10, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, with permission to set up on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 2023-317 Approval to Submit a Grant Application with the State of New Jersey for the FY2024 American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program 2023-318 Award Fair and Open Contract to Cliffside Body Corporation for a Utility Body Water Truck, $93,053.71 2023-319 Award Contract to Jobs 4 Blue for Services Relating to Off-Duty Employment of Police Officers for Police Related Activities 2023-320 Change Order No. 1, DTS Trucking LLC for Yvonne Street Bank Stabilization, -$8,850.00 2023-321 Approval of Storm Drain Connection and Inspection at the Corner of Lyon Road and 2 Cypress Court for Sump Pump Water Discharge 2023-322 Authorize Release of Dumpster Escrow - 12 Maple Avenue 2023-323 Cancellation of Taxes - Block 49/Lot 41 2023-324 Authorize Redemption of Tax Title Lien #17-00613 2023-325 Authorizing the Cancellation of Unexpended General Capital Ordinance Balances 2023-326 Authorizing the Cancellation of Emergency Resolution No. 2023-241 Water Systems Improvements Project 2023-327 Approval of Budget Appropriation Transfers 2023-328 Payment of Vouchers IX. PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE(S) a. Ordinance No. 2023-#21 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 91-34, SECTION A, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK HEREBY REMOVING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOTS FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCE AND UPDATING HANDICAP PARKING PERMIT NUMBERS X. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S) a. Ordinance No. 2023-#22 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 FEES, SECTION 91-12.2 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC - PAID PARKING FEES XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion of 2024 Floating Holiday REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3 XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT XIV. CLOSED SESSION - Any matter permitted to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 2023-329 Authorize Closed Session Possible Acquisition of Real Property Contract Negotiations XV. ADJOURNMENT KELLEY HALEWICZ, RMC/CMC MUNICIPAL CLERK MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-315 (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: 2023-315 Approval of Consent Agenda 2023-316 Approval of Minutes - October 24, 2023, Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting Policy Votes a. Approval of Waldwick Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale starting 5:00 pm on December 1 as well as use of Borough utilities and equipment b. Waldwick Lions Club requests the use of the Administration Building, Council Chambers for Annual Children’s Christmas Party on December 10, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, with permission to set up on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 2023-317 Approval to Submit a Grant Application with the State of New Jersey for the FY2024 American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program 2023-318 Award Fair and Open Contract to Cliffside Body Corporation for a Utility Body Water Truck, $93,053.71 2023-319 Award Contract to Jobs 4 Blue for Services Relating to Off-Duty Employment of Police Officers for Police Related Activities 2023-320 Change Order No. 1, DTS Trucking LLC for Yvonne Street Bank Stabilization, -$8,850.00 2023-321 Approval of Storm Drain Connection and Inspection at the Corner of Lyon Road and 2 Cypress Court for Sump Pump Water Discharge 2023-322 Authorize Release of Dumpster Escrow - 12 Maple Avenue 2023-323 Cancellation of Taxes - Block 49/Lot 41 2023-324 Authorize Redemption of Tax Title Lien #17-00613 2023-325 Authorizing the Cancellation of Unexpended General Capital Ordinance Balances 2023-326 Authorizing the Cancellation of Emergency Resolution No. 2023-241 Water Systems Improvements Project 2023-327 Approval of Budget Appropriation Transfers 2023-328 Payment of Vouchers MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-315 (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 November 21, 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. 2023-316 Approval of Minutes - October 24, 2023, Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approve the following Minutes: Regular Meeting, October 24, 2023 Closed Session Meeting, October 24, 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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-317 Approval to Submit a Grant Application with the State of New Jersey for the FY2024 American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick intends to apply for the 2024 American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant through the Department of Community Affairs in an estimated amount of $55,000 to assist with the procurement of protective clothing, cleaning and advanced cleaning equipment, oxygen equipment, and/ or PPE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick does herby authorize the application for the above stated grant; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Borough of Waldwick recognizes and accepts that the Department may offer a lesser or greater amount and therefore, upon receipt of the grant agreement from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, does further authorize the execution of any such grant agreement; and also, upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the Department, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the agreement between the Borough of Waldwick and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor, Clerk, and Borough Administrator are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Borough of Waldwick and that they or their successors in said titles are authorized to sign the agreement, and any other documents necessary in connection therewith. 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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-318 (Page 1 of 2) Award Fair and Open Contract to Cliffside Body Corporation for a Utility Body Water Truck, $93,053.71 WHEREAS, the Water Department is in need of a Utility Body Water Truck; and, WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 permit municipalities to award public contracts without public bidding when the vendor is approved under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and, WHEREAS, Cliffside Body Corporation, has submitted the attached quote in the amount of $93,053.71; and, WHEREAS, this equipment is on NJ State Approved Co-Op #65MCESCCPS Bid #ESCNJ 23/24-04; and, WHEREAS, the contracts were awarded through a fair and open process, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and, WHEREAS, Colleen Ennis, Chief Financial Officer, has certified that $93,053.71 is available in the following appropriation: W-06-23-596-400-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 authorizes the purchase of a Water Body Utility Truck from Cliffside Body Corporation, 130 Broad Avenue, Fairview, NJ 07022 at the cost of $93,053.71. MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-318 (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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-319 Authorizing an Award of Contract to Jobs 4 Blue for Services Relating to Off-Duty Employment of Police Officers for Police Related Activities WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick has a need for services relating to off-duty employment of police officers for police related activities; and, WHEREAS, N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(dd) provides for the support software maintenance, consultation services and training services of propriety computer hardware and software; and, WHEREAS, there are many pieces in place that enable the program as a whole to work effectively. Those include, an understanding of the Borough’s payroll processing procedure and schedule, an understanding of the Police Department’s overtime hiring policy, and the fact that Jobs4Blue interfaces directly with our current VCS POSS system; and, WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is three (3) years, commencing on November 22, 2023 through November 21, 2026; and, WHEREAS, an administrative fee of no more than 8% is to be collected by Visual Computer Solutions (VCS); and, WHEREAS, there is no cost to the Borough of Waldwick for such services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick authorize the execution of such documents as necessary to implement this Resolution; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law. 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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-320 Change Order No. 1, DTS Trucking LLC for Yvonne Street Bank Stabilization, -$8,850.00 WHEREAS, on June 20, 2023 a contract was awarded to DTS Trucking, LLC for Yvonne Street Bank Stabilization (Resolution No. 2023-225) in the amount of $90,835.00; and, WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has submitted Change Order No. 1 in the amount of -$8,850.00 due to decrease in materials needed to complete the project; and, WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1, decreases the contract amount from $90,835.00 to $81,985.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick approves Change Order No. 1 in the amount of -$8,850 and approves first and final payment for $81,985.00 to DTS Trucking, LLC65 Royal Ave, Hawthorne NJ, 07506 for Yvonne Street Bank Stabilization. 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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-321 Approval of Storm Drain Connection and Inspection at the Corner of Lyon Road and 2 Cypress Court for Sump Pump Water Discharge BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approve a storm drain connec�on at the corner of Lyon Road and 2 Cypress Court for a sump pump water discharge and an inspec�on performed by Borough officials knowledgeable in stormwater. Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby cer�fy that the above Resolu�on was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Mee�ng of November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-322 Authorize Release of Dumpster Escrow - 12 Maple Avenue WHEREAS, escrow has been posted in accordance with Chapter 82 of the Code of the Borough of Waldwick to allow dumpsters on the street; and, WHEREAS, the proper fees have been collected in accordance with said ordinance for the placement of said dumpster; and, WHEREAS, the dumpster has been removed and the site has been inspected by the Superintendent of Public Works; and, WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has cer�fied that there has been no damage done by placement of said dumpster. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Collector/Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to release the escrow of $400.00 to Frank Loffreno, 12 Maple Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby cer�fy that the above Resolu�on was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Mee�ng of November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-323 Cancellation of Taxes - Block 49/Lot 41 WHEREAS, Jesse Schnackenberg who resides at Block 49/Lot 41, aka 117 Dora Avenue, is a 100% Disabled Veteran as per the Department of Veteran Affairs; and, WHEREAS, this parcel became eligible for this exemption as of November 1, 2023; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby authorize the Tax Collector to cancel and refund taxes for November and December of 2023 in the amount of $2,614.80 and cancel 1st and 2nd quarter taxes 2024 in the amount of $3,922.00 per quarter; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said property shall remain exempt as long as it qualifies for the 100% Disabled Veterans exemption pursuant to law. 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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-324 Redemption of Tax Title Lien # 17-00613 WHEREAS, Colleen A. Ennis, Tax Collector of the Borough of Waldwick has been paid the necessary amount to redeem Tax Sale Certificate #17-00613, in the amount of $150,303.14; and, WHEREAS, Clemente Enterprises, LLC holds Tax Sale Certificate #17-00613; and, WHEREAS, Tax Sale Certificate #17-00613, for Block 163.01 Lot 1 (16 Warren Place) has been declared to be redeemed in full by the Tax Collector of the Borough of Waldwick. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick that the Chief Financial Officer be and is hereby authorized to issue checks in the amount of $150,303.14 from the Current Fund to: Clemente Enterprises, LLC PO Box 141 Wyckoff, NJ 07481 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized to cancel said Tax Sale Certificate #17-00613, Block 163.01 Lot 1 from the record. 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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-325 Authorizing the Cancellation of Unexpended General Capital Ordinance Balances WHEREAS, Certain Unexpended Ordinance Appropriation balances remain open for completed projects in the General Capital Fund; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said balances, so that fully funded unexpended balances may be credited to Capital Fund Balance, and unused debt authorizations may be canceled for unfunded unexpended balances; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor & Council of Waldwick that the following unexpended and dedicated balances of the General Capital Appropriations be canceled: Unexpended Allocation Reserve Improvement Deferred for Capital Authorization Charges Grant Payment Fund Improvement Ord # Description Balance Unfunded Receivable of Bonds Balance Fund 2-96 Various Improvements & $6,701.38 $6,701.38 Acquisition of Equipment 21-98/8- 00 Various Improvements & $240.00 $240.00 Acquisition of Equipment 01-09 Various Improvements & $2,932.93 $2,932.93 Acquisition of Equipment 05-10 Various Improvements & $5,313.00 $5,313.00 Acquisition of Equipment 2-11 Various Improvements & $11,789.00 $11,789.00 Acquisition of Equipment, a New Auto & Addition to the Waldwick Public Library 2-13 Various Improvements & $23,469.59 $23,469.59 Acquisition of Equipment 1-15 Various Improvements & $44,472.37 $7,633.00 $36,839.37 Acquisition of Equipment 1-16/10- 17 Various Improvements & $25,178.33 $25,178.33 Acquisition of Equipment 1-17 Various Improvements & $1,500.50 $1,500.50 Acquisition of Equipment 18-17 Various Public Improvements $278.66 $278.66 Total $121,875.76 $0.00 $31,102.59 $0.00 $90,773.17 $0.00 MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-325 (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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-326 Authorizing the Cancellation of Emergency Resolution No. 2023-241 Water Systems Improvements Project WHEREAS, an Emergency Resolution was adopted on July 18, 2023 in the amount of $450,000 for Capital Improvements in the Water Utility Operating Budget for Water Treatment System Improvements; and, WHEREAS, the said emergency was subsequently funded through a Water Capital Bond Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2023-#19) on August 15, 2023; and, WHEREAS, the said emergency balance is no longer required in the Water Utility Operating Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor & Council of Waldwick that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized and directed to cancel the $450,000 emergency appropriation balance in the Water Utility Operating Budget. 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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-327 Approval of Budget Appropriation Transfers WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58 allows for transfer of funds in the local budget after November 1; and, WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has examined accounts and has determined that certain accounts have excess balances and others are in need of additional funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council authorize the transfer of appropriations as follows: COMING FROM CFO 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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-328 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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk PUBLIC HEARING OF AN ORDINANCE Date: November 21, 2023 Clerk read the ordinance by title Ordinance No. 2023-#21 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 91-34, SECTION A, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK HEREBY REMOVING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOTS FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCE AND UPDATING HANDICAP PARKING PERMIT NUMBERS 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, October 24, 2023 and will be further considered for final passage after a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, November 21, 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-#21 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 91-34, SECTION A, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK HEREBY REMOVING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOTS FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCE AND UPDATING HANDICAP PARKING PERMIT NUMBERS BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick that Chapter 91-34, Section A, of the Code of the Borough of Waldwick entitled “Handicapped Parking” is hereby amended as follows: Section 1: Chapter 91-34a, Handicapped Parking on Streets for Private Residences, will have the following spaces removed: Street # of Spaces Block # Lot # Location Permit # Lincoln Place 1 15 1 On the south side in front P133849 of 46 Lincoln Place West Prospect 1 111 25 18 West Prospect P1761391 Street Section 1: Chapter 91-34a, Handicapped Parking on Streets for Private Residences, will update the following handicap permit numbers: Street # of Spaces Block # Lot # Location Updated Permit # Lincoln Place 1 74 40 On the south side in front P2495272 of 7 Lincoln Place Summit Avenue 1 54 3 On south side in front of P2492947 172 Summit Avenue Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by State Law and upon the removal of proper markings and signage as outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and as provided by law. Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk 1t: Monday, October 30, 2023 The Bergen Record Fee: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Date: November 21, 2023 Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read the Ordinance No. 2023-#22 by title: Ordinance No. 2023-#22 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 FEES, SECTION 91-12.2 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC – PAID PARKING FEES 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, December 12, 2023. Motion: ______ Seconded: ______ Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Cericola Ritchie Schatz Sciolaro Sherman Weber Giordano Ordinance No. 2023-#22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 FEES, SECTION 91-12.2 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC – PAID PARKING FEES BE IT ORDAINED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby amends Chapter 48 Fees, Section 91-12.2 Vehicles and Traffic – Paid Parking Fees The changes to Code of the Borough of Waldwick below shows deletions to the code in strikethrough and additions in underline as follows: Chapter 48 Fees §48:91-12.2 Vehicles and traffic - paid parking fees A. Paid parking spaces shall be delineated in paid parking zones as herein established, and parking signs shall be installed near such paid parking spaces. Upon payment, the parking vendor shall indicate on its mobile application the maximum uninterrupted time a vehicle may remain parked within the paid parking space. Paid fees will be in the following increments: (1) $0.50: two hours. (2) $1: four hours. (3) $1.50: six hours. (4) $2.50: 12 hours. B. Each parking transaction will be subject to a $0.3040 service charge BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ordinance shall take effect upon publication and adoption as required by law. MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2023-329 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: Possible Acquisition of Real Property Contract Negotiations 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 November 21, 2023. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk

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