Council Regular Meeting

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1 AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR & BUDGET MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 AT 7:30 PM IN THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 63 FRANKLIN TURNPIKE, WALDWICK To view meeting live - https://www.youtube.com/@boroughofwaldwick2372/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 ____, Mr. Brennecke ____, Ms. Cericola-Drake ____, Mr. Martinello ____, Mr. Ramundo ____, Mr. Ritchie ____, Mrs. Weber ____. Also present: Borough Administrator Steven J. Neale, Borough Clerk Kelley Halewicz and Borough Attorney Craig Bossong. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING VETERANS & PRAYER V. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS a. Public Hearing on the Submission of a 2025 Bergen County Historic Preservation Trust Fund Grant Application • Erie Railroad Signal Tower • Block 117 Lot 1.02 • NJT Bergen County Line, Waldwick, NJ 07463 b. Resolution 2025-118 Endorse Submission of the Bergen County Historic Preservation Trust Fund Grant Application for the Erie Railroad Signal Tower Renovations VI. MAYOR’S REPORT AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Mayor’s Report - Mayor Giordano b. Financial & Administrative Committee - Mr. Ritchie c. Fire & Police Protection Committee - Mr. Brennecke d. Public Safety Committee - Ms. Cericola-Drake e. Recreational & Health Committee - Mr. Martinello f. Public Works Committee - Mr. Ramundo g. Buildings & Grounds Committee - Mrs. Weber VII. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 2 VIII. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 2025-119 Approval of Consent Agenda 2025-120 Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting & Budget Meeting, February 25, 2025; Regular Meeting, March 11, 2025 and Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting, March 25, 2025 Policy Vote a. Appointment of Giovanni Giardina as Junior Member of the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department b. Appointment of Benjamin Linnartz as Junior Member of the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department c. Environmental Committee request to hold a Townwide Cleanup on Sunday, April 27 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm d. Waldwick Grad Ball requests to hold a Clothing Drive fundraiser on Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Waldwick Pool Parking lot e. Melissa Agugliaro requests to hold a Block Party on May 25, 2025 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm with Highwood Avenue to be closed between Cortlandt Street and Summit Avenue with alcoholic beverages being served f. Donna Palladino/IASCW requests to use Pavilion A on June 1, 2025 from 9:00 am – dusk for a Bocce event with alcoholic beverages being served g. Waldwick Fire Department requests use of the Waldwick Pool for a Water Rescue Training on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 pm. The WFD will provide their own supplemental lighting as needed and a dedicated safety officer to monitor the water. h. Waldwick Girl Scouts request to hold an end of year pool party at the Waldwick Pool on June 13 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm with rain date to be determined by Pool Manager 2025-121 Amend Resolution 2025-40 to Revise Contract Amount for Borough Auditor - Gary Vinci 2005-122 Authorize Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement- Waldwick Public Works Employees Association 2025-2027 2025-123 Authorize Waiver of Permit Fees to the Board of Education for the Waldwick High School Parking Lot Expansion and Baseball Turf Field 2025-124 Appointment to Waldwick Library Board 2025-125 Appointment of Waldwick Pool Lifeguards 2025 2005-126 Authorize Payment Plan for Added Assessment Bill - 42 Lyon Road (coming from Attorney) 2025-127 Redemption of Tax Title Lien #20-00626 2025-128 Emergency Resolution to Extend the 2025 Temporary Budget 2025-129 Payment of Vouchers REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3 IX. PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE(S) a. Ordinance 2025-#03 - BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, NEW ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS AND A NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $2,270,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE BOROUGH OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND MONEYS AND STATE AND COUNTY GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. b. Ordinance 2025-#04 - BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY IN, BY AND FOR THE WATER UTILITY OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,120,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. c. Ordinance No. 2025-#05 - BOROUGH OF WALDWICK BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CALENDAR YEAR 2025 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) X. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S) a. Ordinance No. 2025-#06 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91-14a, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS TO INCLUDE AREA BETWEEN 20-2 AND 20-3 ZAZZETTI STREET b. Ordinance No. 2025-#07 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91-20, ONE-WAY STREETS TO ADD AND ALLOW ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ONLY EAST ON SUMMIT AVENUE BETWEEN NORDHAM STREET & RIDGE STREET DURING CERTAIN HOURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR c. Ordinance No. 2025-#08 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91-25, TURN PROHIBITIONS TO ADD AND ALLOW NO LEFT TURN FROM RIDGE STREET ONTO SUMMIT AVENUE ON CERTAIN HOURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR d. Ordinance No. 2025-#09 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91-35c, REGULATION FOR THE MOVEMENT AND THE PARKING OF TRAFFIC ON ALL OTHER PRIVATE PROPERTY TO AMEND NO LEFT TURN HOURS FOR 155 WYCKOFF AVENUE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 4 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 **NEXT MEETING IS TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025, 7:30 PM, COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING**  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-118 (Page 1 of 2) Endorse Submission of the Bergen County Historic Preservation Trust Fund Grant Application for the Erie Railroad Signal Tower Renovations WHEREAS, the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund (“County Trust Fund”) provides grants to municipal governments and to non- profit organizations for assistance in the preservation of historic buildings, districts and sites; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick desires to further public interest by obtaining a 50% matching grant of $75,000 from the County Trust Fund to fund the following project: Erie Railroad Signal Tower Renovations which will focus on exterior renovations of the Erie Railroad Signal Tower in Waldwick, which will include repair and replacement of damaged siding, scraping/sanding, exterior painting, possible window replacement and general landscape improvements; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick has reviewed the County Trust Fund Program Statement, and the Historic Preservation Trust Fund application and instructions, and desires to make an application for such a matching grant and provide application information and furnish such documents as may be required; and, WHEREAS, as part of the application process, the Mayor and Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick held the required Public Hearing to receive public comments on the proposed park improvements in the application on April 15, 2025; and, WHEREAS, the County of Bergen shall determine whether the application is complete and in conformance with the scope and intent of the County Trust Fund; and, WHEREAS, the applicant is willing to use the County Trust Fund in accordance with such rules, regulations and applicable statutes, and is willing to enter into an agreement with the County of Bergen for the above-named project and ensure its completion on or about the project contract expiration date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick: 1. That it is hereby authorized to submit the above completed project application to the County by the deadline of April 25, 2025 established by the County; and, 2. That, in the event of a County Trust Fund award that may be less than the grant amount requested above, the Mayor and Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick has, or will secure, the balance of funding necessary to complete the project, or modify the project as necessary; and, 3. That the Mayor and Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick is committed to providing a 50% cash match for the project; and, 4. That only those historic preservations identified and approved in the project application, its Trust Fund contract, or other documentation will be considered eligible for reimbursement.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-118 (Page 1 of 2) 5. That the Mayor and Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its performance of the project; and, 6. That 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 April 15, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-119 (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: 2025-119 Approval of Consent Agenda 2025-120 Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting & Budget Meeting, February 25, 2025; Regular Meeting, March 11, 2025 and Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting, March 25, 2025 Policy Vote a. Appointment of Giovanni Giardina as Junior Member of the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department b. Appointment of Benjamin Linnartz as Junior Member of the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department c. Environmental Committee request to hold a Townwide Cleanup on Sunday, April 27 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm d. Waldwick Grad Ball requests to hold a Clothing Drive fundraiser on Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Waldwick Pool Parking lot e. Melissa Agugliaro requests to hold a Block Party on May 25, 2025 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm with Highwood Avenue to be closed between Cortlandt Street and Summit Avenue with alcoholic beverages being served f. Donna Palladino/IASCW requests to use Pavilion A on June 1, 2025 from 9:00 am – dusk for a Bocce event with alcoholic beverages being served g. Waldwick Fire Department requests use of the Waldwick Pool for a Water Rescue Training on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 pm. The WFD will provide their own supplemental lighting as needed and a dedicated safety officer to monitor the water. h. Waldwick Girl Scouts request to hold an end of year pool party at the Waldwick Pool on June 13 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm with rain date to be determined by Pool Manager 2025-121 Amend Resolution 2025-40 to Revise Contract Amount for Borough Auditor - Gary Vinci 2005-122 Authorize Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement- Waldwick Public Works Employees Association 2025-2027 2025-123 Authorize Waiver of Permit Fees to the Board of Education for the Waldwick High School Parking Lot Expansion and Baseball Turf Field 2025-124 Appointment to Waldwick Library Board 2025-125 Appointment of Waldwick Pool Lifeguards 2025 2005-126 Authorize Payment Plan for Added Assessment Bill - 42 Lyon Road (coming from Attorney) 2025-127 Redemption of Tax Title Lien #20-00626 2025-128 Emergency Resolution to Extend the 2025 Temporary Budget 2025-129 Payment of Vouchers  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-119 (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 April 15, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-120 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting & Budget Meeting, February 25, 2025; Regular Meeting, March 11, 2025 and Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting, March 25, 2025 BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approve the following Minutes: Regular Meeting & Budget Meeting, February 25, 2025 Regular Meeting, March 11, 2025 Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting, March 25, 2025 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 April 15, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-121 Amend Resolution 2025-40 to Revise Contract Amount for Borough Auditor - Gary Vinci WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick adopted Resolution 2025-40 on January 7, 2025 for a Non-Fair and Open Professional Services Contract for Borough Auditor – Gary Vinci; and, WHEREAS, the contract provided on February 7, 2025 included a different amount than was previously approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Waldwick that Resolution 2025-40 be revised as follows: 1. The Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Borough an agreement with the said Gary Vinci providing for acquisition and furnishing of “Professional Services” on file in the Borough Clerk’s Office as Borough Auditor subject to the following conditions: i. The Preparation of the Annual Audit, Unaudited Annual Financial Statement, Annual Debt Statement, and Review and Certification of the 2025 Municipal Budget shall be set at a contract amount of $57,000; and, ii. The Review and Adjustment of the General Ledger shall be billed at the following hourly rates at a not to exceed amount of $6,000; and, 1. Partners $160 - $190 per hour 2. Managers $135 - $150perhour 3. Senior Accountants/Supervisors $ 100- $125 per hour 4. Staff Accountants $ 80 - $ 95 per hour 5. Other Personnel $50 per hour 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 Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Meeting of April 15, 2025. Brennecke Cericola-Drake _________________________________ Martinello Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Ramundo Municipal Clerk Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano Updated: 4/11/2025 2:15 PM  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-122 Authorize Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement - Waldwick Public Works Employees Association 2025-2027 WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick and the Waldwick Public Works Employees Association have a collective bargaining agreement which expires on December 31, 2024; and, WHEREAS, the parties over the past few months have conducted negotiations and have reached agreement on salaries, benefits and working conditions for the next three years beginning on January 1, 2025 and terminating on December 31, 2027; and, WHEREAS, the parties wish to memorialize this terms and conditions into a new collective bargaining agreement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a new three-year agreement with the Waldwick Public Works Employees Association. 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 April 15, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-123 Authorize Waiver of Permit Fees to the Board of Education for the Waldwick High School Parking Lot Expansion and Baseball Turf Field 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, the Waldwick Board of Education has filed for building permits associated with the parking Lot expansion and baseball turf field; and, WHEREAS, the Waldwick Board of Education has made a written request to the Mayor and Council 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 Waldwick Board of Education 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 April 15, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-124 Appointment of Karen Shea to the Waldwick Library Board of Trustees BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby appoints Karen Shea to the Waldwick Library Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term April 17, 2025 through December 31, 2026. 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 April 15, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-125 (Page 1 of 2) Appointment of 2025 Pool Lifeguards BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby appoint the following individuals as Lifeguards and Swim Instructors for the 2025 Season, effective April 15, 2025: First Last Year Rate Hr./Seas. Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Sophia Allen 4 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Colleen Bernhard 7 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Melanie Buschgans 7 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Julianna Convertino 2 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Addy DeWitt 2 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Julianne Greenfield 4 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Jessica James 4 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Chris Mathe 1 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Jack McCann 2 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Carlos Miranda 3 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Kaleb Pinto 2 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Chris Quinn 2 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Riley Salerno 4 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Isabella Schettino 2 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Olivia Tacconi 2 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Tristan Tacconi 2 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Kyle Wong 3 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Alex Winkler 2 Hourly Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Hailey Zirpoli 4 Hourly Senior Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Joey Convertino 6 Hourly Senior Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Kelly James 6 Hourly Head Lifeguard / Swim Lesson Instructor Casey James 8 Hourly  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-125 (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 April 15, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-127 Redemption of Tax Title Lien #20-00626 WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has been paid the necessary amount to redeem Tax Sale Certificate #20- 00626, in the amount of $109,563.35; and, WHEREAS, Greymorr, LLC holds Tax Sale Certificate #20-00626; and, WHEREAS, Tax Sale Certificate #20-00626, for Block 134.01 Lot 28 (30 Smithfield Road) has been declared to be redeemed in full by the Tax Collector of the Borough of Waldwick. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Waldwick be and is hereby authorized to issue checks in the amount of $109,563.35 from the Current Fund and $91,000.00 from the Premium Trust Account to Greymorr, LLC, 5106 California Street, Omaha, NE 68132; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized to cancel said Tax Sale Certificate #20-00626, Block 134.01 Lot 28 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 April 15, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-128 Emergency Resolution to Extend the 2025 Temporary Budget WHEREAS, the 2025 Budget for the Borough of Waldwick has not been adopted; and, WHEREAS, appropriation balances provided for under the 2025 Temporary Budget are not sufficient to meet the needs of the Borough of Waldwick, until the adoption of the 2025 budget; and, WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for said purpose; and, WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary appropriation resolutions adopted in the year 2025 pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 96, P.L. 1951 (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20) including this resolution total $15,805,842 for Current Fund and $1,920,835 for the Water Utility Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick in Bergen County, State of New Jersey, (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) that in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20: Emergency temporary appropriations be and the same is hereby made for the amount indicated as follows: Current Fund $1,214,295 Water Utility $141,756 That said emergency temporary appropriations will be provided for in the 2025 budget. That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director, Division of Local Government Services. 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 April 15, 2025. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke _________________________________ Cericola-Drake Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Martinello Municipal Clerk Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano EMERGENCY RESO TO EXTEND TEMPORARY BUDGET  MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-129 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 April 15, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano  PUBLIC HEARING OF AN ORDINANCE Date: April 15, 2025 Clerk read the ordinance by title Ordinance 2025-#03 - BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, NEW ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS AND A NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $2,270,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE BOROUGH OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND MONEYS AND STATE AND COUNTY GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. 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: Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Giordano  ORDINANCE NO. 2025-#03 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, NEW ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS AND A NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $2,270,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE BOROUGH OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND MONEYS AND STATE AND COUNTY GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. ------------------------------------------------- BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Waldwick, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows: Section 1. The Borough of Waldwick, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey (the "Borough") is hereby authorized to make various public improvements and to acquire new additional or replacement equipment and machinery, new communication and signal systems equipment, new information technology and telecommunications equipment, new additional furnishings and a new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equipment, in, by and for said Borough, as more particularly described in Section 4 hereof. The cost of the improvements includes all work, materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable therefor. Section 2. There is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of making the improvements described in -2- Sections 1 and 4 hereof (hereinafter referred to as "purposes"), the respective amounts of money hereinafter stated as the appropriation for said respective purposes. Said appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized, and the Borough Open Space Trust Fund moneys, State and County grants and the down payment appropriated, by this ordinance. Said improvements shall be made as general improvements and no part of the cost thereof shall be assessed against property specially benefited. Section 3. It is hereby determined and stated that the making of such improvements is not a current expense of said Borough. Section 4. The several purposes hereby authorized for the financing of which said obligations are to be issued are set forth in the following "Schedule of Improvements, Purposes and Amounts" which schedule also shows (1) the amount of the appropriation and the estimated cost of each such purpose, and (2) the amount of each sum which is to be provided by the appropriation hereinafter made from the Borough Open Space Trust Fund, and (3) the amount of each sum which is to be provided by the State and County grants hereinafter appropriated, and (4) the amount of each sum which is to be provided by the down payment hereinafter appropriated to finance such purposes, and (5) the estimated maximum amount of bonds and notes to be issued for each such purpose, and (6) the period of usefulness of each -3- such purpose, according to its reasonable life, computed from the date of said bonds: SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS A. Supplemental funding for the rehabilitation of Schuler Avenue, including roadway resurfacing, installation of sidewalks and curb and drainage improvements, where necessary. It is hereby determined and stated that the Borough has heretofore appropriated the sum of $319,000 for such improvement pursuant to Ord. No. 2024-#06 adopted on April 9, 2024. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 75,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,575 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 71,425 Period of Usefulness 10 years B. Undertaking of the following improvements to public buildings: (i) sprinkler system upgrades at the Administration and Public Safety Buildings; and (ii) HVAC upgrades at various public buildings. It is hereby determined and stated that said public buildings being improved are of "Class B" or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the "Local Bond Law"). Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 100,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 4,770 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 95,230 Period of Usefulness 15 years C. Installation of a key fob access system at the Volunteer Ambulance Corps Building. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 4,500 Down Payment Appropriated $ 215 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 4,285 Period of Usefulness 10 years D. Undertaking of various playground improvements at Lions Park. -4-  Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 630,000 State Grant Appropriated $ 70,000 County Grants Appropriated $ 193,103 Down Payment Appropriated $ 17,472 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 349,425 Period of Usefulness 15 years E. Acquisition of new information technology and telecommunications equipment for the use of various Borough departments, offices and agencies. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 70,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,500 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 66,500 Period of Usefulness 5 years F. Rehabilitation and restoration of the historic Railroad Signal Tower. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 50,000 Borough Open Space Trust Funds Appropriated $ 50,000 Period of Usefulness 10 years G. Acquisition of new additional furnishings consisting of pool furniture for use at the Waldwick Municipal Pool. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 10,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 500 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 9,500 Period of Usefulness 5 years H. Resurfacing or reconstruction of various Borough roads as set forth on a list on file or to be placed on file with the Borough Clerk, and hereby approved as if set forth herein in full. Depending upon the contract price and other exigent circumstances, and upon approval by the Borough Council, there may be additions to or deletions from the aforesaid list. It is hereby determined and stated that said roads being improved are of "Class B" or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. -5-  Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 520,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 24,770 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 495,230 Period of Usefulness 10 years I. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and a new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equipment, for the use of the Department of Public Works ("DPW") consisting of (i) a pickup truck and (ii) a tractor for sidewalk snow removal. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 123,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 6,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 117,000 Period of Usefulness 5 years J. Undertaking of ADA ramp upgrades at various locations. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 70,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,340 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 66,660 Period of Usefulness 10 years K. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment consisting of traffic devices for the use of the DPW. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 65,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,100 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 61,900 Period of Usefulness 10 years L. Replacement of thermoplastic striping at various locations. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 20,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 19,000 Period of Usefulness 5 years M. (i) Undertaking of the following improvements to public property: (a) stormwater drainage repairs, and installation of stormwater grates, at various locations; and (b) -6- tree removal and replacement at various parks; and (ii) acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use of the DPW consisting of (a) a ride-on leaf blower and (b) a vehicle undercarriage cleaning machine. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 55,500 Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,650 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 52,850 Period of Usefulness 15 years N. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new information technology and telecommunications equipment for the use of the Fire Department consisting of (i) turnout gear, (ii) personal protective equipment, (iii) fire truck knox boxes, (iv) fire suppression equipment and (v) computer equipment. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 82,500 Down Payment Appropriated $ 4,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 78,500 Period of Usefulness 5 years O. Acquisition of new information technology and telecommunications equipment consisting of computer systems and equipment for the use of the Police Department. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 51,800 Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,675 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 49,125 Period of Usefulness 5 years P. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of license plate reader equipment for the use of the Police Department. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 42,700 Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,040 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 40,660 Period of Usefulness 10 years Q. Undertaking of various improvements to the Police Pistol Range. -7-  Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 300,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 14,290 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 285,710 Period of Usefulness 15 years ------------------------------------------------------- Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $2,270,000 Borough Open Space Trust Funds Appropriated $ 50,000 Aggregate State and County Grants Appropriated $ 263,103 Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 93,897 Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,863,000 Section 5. The cost of such purposes, as hereinbefore stated, includes the aggregate amount of $113,555 which is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of such purposes, including architect's fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs, legal expenses and other expenses, including interest on such obligations to the extent permitted by Section 20 of the Local Bond Law. Section 6. The sum of $70,000 received or to be received as a grant from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of the improvement of Lions Park authorized in Section 4.D hereof. Section 7. The aggregate sum of $193,103 received or to be received as grants from the County of Bergen Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund is hereby appropriated to the payment of -8- the cost of the improvement of Lions Park authorized in Section 4.D hereof. Section 8. The sum of $50,000 available in the Borough of Waldwick Open Space Trust Fund is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of the improvement of the Railroad Signal Tower authorized in Section 4.F hereof. Section 9. It is hereby determined and stated that moneys exceeding $93,897, appropriated for down payments on capital improvements or for the capital improvement fund in budgets heretofore adopted for said Borough, are now available to finance said purposes. The sum of $93,897 is hereby appropriated from such moneys to the payment of the cost of said purposes. Section 10. To finance said purposes, bonds of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $1,863,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter adopted. Section 11. To finance said purposes, bond anticipation notes of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $1,863,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the -9- issuance of said bonds. In the event that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of notes hereby authorized to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal amount of the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and notes issued pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this section, the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the amount of such excess, be applied to the payment of such notes then outstanding. Section 12. Each bond anticipation note issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be dated on or about the date of its issuance and shall be payable not more than one year from its date, shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to and within limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of said bond anticipation notes shall be signed by the Mayor and by a financial officer and shall be under the seal of said Borough and attested by the Borough Clerk or Deputy Borough Clerk. Said officers are hereby authorized to execute said notes in such form as they may adopt in conformity with law. The power to determine any matters with respect to said notes not determined by this ordinance and also the power to sell said notes, is hereby delegated to the Chief Financial Officer who is hereby -10- authorized to sell said notes either at one time or from time to time in the manner provided by law. Section 13. It is hereby determined and declared that the average period of usefulness of the purposes to be financed with bonds or notes, according to their reasonable lives, taking into consideration the respective amounts of bonds or notes authorized for said purposes, is a period of 11.19 years computed from the date of said bonds. Section 14. It is hereby determined and stated that the Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Borough Clerk of said Borough, and that such statement so filed shows that the gross debt of said Borough, as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law, is increased by this ordinance by $1,863,000 and that the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law. Section 15. Any funds received from private parties, the County of Bergen, the State of New Jersey or any of their agencies or any funds received from the United States of America or any of its agencies in aid of such purposes (other than the State and County grants hereinbefore appropriated which shall be applied to the cost of such purposes, but shall not be applied to the payment of outstanding bond anticipation notes and the reduction of the amount of bonds authorized), shall be -11- applied to the payment of the cost of such purposes, or, if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purposes shall be reduced accordingly. Section 16. The Borough intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the improvements described in Section 4 of this bond ordinance (except for Section 4.F). If the Borough incurs such costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the Borough hereby states its reasonable expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or notes in the maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance. Section 17. The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Borough for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, without limitation as to rate or amount. Section 18. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, -12- Division of Local Government Services, is on file with the Borough Clerk and is available for public inspection. Section 19. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication thereof after final passage. -13-  PUBLIC HEARING OF AN ORDINANCE Date: April 15, 2025 Clerk read the ordinance by title Ordinance 2025-#04 - BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY IN, BY AND FOR THE WATER UTILITY OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,120,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. 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: Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Giordano  ORDINANCE NO. 2025-#04 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY IN, BY AND FOR THE WATER UTILITY OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,120,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. ------------------------------------------------- BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Waldwick, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows: Section 1. The Borough of Waldwick, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey (the "Borough") is hereby authorized to make various public improvements and to acquire new additional or replacement equipment and machinery in, by and for the Water Utility of said Borough, as more particularly described in Section 4 hereof. Said improvements shall include all work, materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable therefor. Section 2. There is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of making the improvements described in Sections l and 4 hereof (hereinafter referred to as "purposes"), the respective amounts of money hereinafter stated as the appropriation for said respective purposes. Said appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized and the down payment appropriated by this ordinance. Said improvements shall be made as general improvements and no part of the cost thereof shall be assessed against property specially benefited. -2-  Section 3. It is hereby determined and stated that the making of such improvements is not a current expense of said Borough. Section 4. The several purposes hereby authorized for the financing of which said obligations are to be issued are set forth in the following "Schedule of Improvements, Purposes and Amounts" which schedule also shows (l) the amount of the appropriation and the estimated cost of each such purpose, and (2) the amount of each sum which is to be provided by the down payment hereinafter appropriated to finance such purposes, and (3) the estimated maximum amount of bonds and notes to be issued for each such purpose, and (4) the period of usefulness of each such purpose, according to its reasonable life, computed from the date of said bonds: SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS A. Undertaking of the following water system improvements: replacement of water mains, fire hydrants and valves, and leak detection and repair, at various locations. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $256,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 12,200 Bonds and Notes Authorized $243,800 Period of Usefulness 40 years B. (i) Rehabilitation of Well No. 3, (ii) installation of leak detection systems at various locations, (iii) undertaking of electrical upgrades at Well No. 5, (iv) replacement of roofs at well houses, (v) installation of field sample stations and (vi) acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use of the Water Department consisting of (a) shoring, steel road plates and other safety equipment, (b) hydrants -3- and other water system equipment, (c) tow behind generators and (d) a wet tap machine. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $849,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 40,430 Bonds and Notes Authorized $808,570 Period of Usefulness 15 years C. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use of the Water Department consisting of (i) a hydraulic breaker for a backhoe and (ii) a grading bucket for an excavator. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 15,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,370 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 13,630 Period of Usefulness 5 years ------------------------------------------------------- Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,120,000 Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 54,000 Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,066,000 Section 5. The cost of such purposes, as hereinbefore stated, includes the aggregate amount of $56,000 which is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of such purposes, including architect's fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs, legal expenses and other expenses, including interest on such obligations to the extent permitted by Section 20 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the "Local Bond Law"). Section 6. It is hereby determined and stated that moneys exceeding $54,000, appropriated for down payments on capital improvements or for the capital improvement fund in Water -4- Utility budgets heretofore adopted for said Borough or heretofore appropriated for down payments or for the capital improvement fund by a Water Utility emergency temporary appropriation, are now available to finance said purposes. The sum of $54,000 is hereby appropriated from such moneys to the payment of the cost of said purposes. Section 7. To finance said purposes, bonds of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $1,066,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter adopted. Section 8. To finance said purposes, bond anticipation notes of said Borough of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $1,066,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. In the event that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of notes hereby authorized to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal amount of the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and notes issued pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this section, the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the -5- amount of such excess, be applied to the payment of such notes then outstanding. Section 9. Each bond anticipation note issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be dated on or about the date of its issuance and shall be payable not more than one year from its date, shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to and within limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of said bond anticipation notes shall be signed by the Mayor and by a financial officer and shall be under the seal of said Borough and attested by the Borough Clerk or Deputy Borough Clerk. Said officers are hereby authorized to execute said notes in such form as they may adopt in conformity with law. The power to determine any matters with respect to said notes not determined by this ordinance and also the power to sell said notes, is hereby delegated to the Chief Financial Officer who is hereby authorized to sell said notes either at one time or from time to time in the manner provided by law. Section 10. It is hereby determined and declared that the average period of usefulness of said purposes, according to their reasonable lives, taking into consideration the respective amounts of bonds or notes authorized for said purposes, is a period of 20.58 years computed from the date of said bonds. Section 11. It is hereby determined and stated that the Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has -6- been duly made and filed in the office of the Borough Clerk of said Borough, and that such statement so filed shows that the gross debt of said Borough, as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law, is increased by this ordinance by $1,066,000 and that the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law. Section 12. Any funds received from private parties, the County of Bergen, the State of New Jersey or any of their agencies or any funds received from the United States of America or any of its agencies in aid of such purposes, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such purposes, or, if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purposes shall be reduced accordingly. Section 13. The Borough intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the improvements described in Sections 1 and 4 of this bond ordinance. If the Borough incurs such costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the Borough hereby states its reasonable expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or notes in the maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance. Section 14. The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this ordinance. Said -7- obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Borough for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, without limitation as to rate or amount. Section 15. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file with the Borough Clerk and is available for public inspection. Section 16. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication thereof after final passage. -8-  PUBLIC HEARING OF AN ORDINANCE Date: April 15, 2025 Clerk read the ordinance by title Ordinance No. 2025-#05 - BOROUGH OF WALDWICK BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CALENDAR YEAR 2025 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) 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: Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Giordano Ordinance No. 2025-#05 BOROUGH OF WALDWICK BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CALENDAR YEAR 2025 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S. 40A:4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget to 2.5% or the cost-of-living adjustment, whichever is less, unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and, WHEREAS, the cost-of-living adjustment for calendar year 2025 budgets is calculated at 2.5% pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4- 45.2; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and, WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Waldwick in the County of Bergen finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2025 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and, WHEREAS, the Borough Council hereby determines that a 1.0% increase in the budget of said year, amounting to $108,552 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and, WHEREAS, the Borough Council hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Waldwick, in the County of Bergen, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2025 budget year, the final appropriations of the Borough of Waldwick shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A:4- 45.14, be increased by 3.5%, amounting to $379,933 and that the CY 2025 municipal budget for the Borough of Waldwick be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption.  INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Date: April 15, 2025 Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2025-#06 by title: Ordinance No. 2025-#06 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91- 14a, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS TO INCLUDE AREA BETWEEN 20-2 AND 20- 3 ZAZZETTI STREET 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, April 29, 2025. Motion: ______ Seconded: ______ Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Giordano Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/WA0296 on 2025-03-18  Ordinance No. 2025-#06 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91- 14a, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS TO INCLUDE AREA BETWEEN 20-2 AND 20- 3 ZAZZETTI STREET BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick that Chapter 91 Vehicles and Traffic, Section 91-14a be amended to include the following: Name of Street Sides Location Zazzetti Street West Between 20-2 and 20-3 Zazzetti Street BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall take effect immediately after final approval and publication according to law. Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/WA0296 on 2025-03-18  INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Date: April 15, 2025 Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2025-#07 by title: Ordinance No. 2025-#07 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91-20, ONE-WAY STREETS TO ADD AND ALLOW ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ONLY EAST ON SUMMIT AVENUE BETWEEN NORDHAM STREET & RIDGE STREET DURING CERTAIN HOURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 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, April 29, 2025. Motion: ______ Seconded: ______ Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Giordano Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/WA0296 on 2025-03-18  Ordinance No. 2025-#07 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91-20, ONE-WAY STREETS TO ADD AND ALLOW ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ONLY EAST ON SUMMIT AVENUE BETWEEN NORDHAM STREET & RIDGE STREET DURING CERTAIN HOURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick that Chapter 91 Vehicles and Traffic, Section 91-20, One-Way Streets to add and allow one-way traffic only East on Summit Avenue between Nordham Street & Ridge Street certain hours during the school year be amended and enacted as follows: Name of Street Direction Limits Parking Permitted Summit Avenue East Nordham Street & Ridge Street 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday during school year BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall take effect immediately after final approval and publication according to law. Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/WA0296 on 2025-03-18  INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Date: April 15, 2025 Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2025-#08 by title: Ordinance No. 2025-#08 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91-25, TURN PROHIBITIONS TO ADD AND ALLOW NO LEFT TURN FROM RIDGE STREET ONTO SUMMIT AVENUE ON CERTAIN HOURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 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, April 29, 2025. Motion: ______ Seconded: ______ Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Giordano Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/WA0296 on 2025-03-18  Ordinance No. 2025-#08 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91-25, TURN PROHIBITIONS TO ADD AND ALLOW NO LEFT TURN FROM RIDGE STREET ONTO SUMMIT AVENUE ON CERTAIN HOURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick that Chapter 91 Vehicles and Traffic, Section 91-25, Turn Prohibitions to add and allow no left turn from Ridge Street onto Summit Avenue on certain hours during the school year as follows: Intersection Turn Prohibited Movement Prohibited Ridge Street onto Summit Avenue Left From north bound Ridge Street to west bound Summit Avenue between the hours of 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday during school year BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall take effect immediately after final approval and publication according to law. Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/WA0296 on 2025-03-18  INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Date: April 15, 2025 Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2025-#09 by title: Ordinance No. 2025-#09 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91- 35c, REGULATION FOR THE MOVEMENT AND THE PARKING OF TRAFFIC ON ALL OTHER PRIVATE PROPERTY TO AMEND NO LEFT TURN HOURS FOR 155 WYCKOFF AVENUE 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, April 29, 2025. Motion: ______ Seconded: ______ Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Giordano Ordinance No. 2025-#09 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91- 35c, REGULATION FOR THE MOVEMENT AND THE PARKING OF TRAFFIC ON ALL OTHER PRIVATE PROPERTY TO AMEND NO LEFT TURN HOURS FOR 155 WYCKOFF AVENUE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick that Chapter 91 Vehicles and Traffic, Section 91-35c for 155 Wyckoff Avenue to amend no left turn hours be amended and enacted as follows: Property Block Number Lot Number Regulation 155 Wyckoff Avenue 136 7 No vehicles shall be permitted to make a left turn from the western most exit intersecting Wyckoff Avenue between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall take effect immediately after final approval and publication according to law.