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Waldwick, NJ · November 13, 2025

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 1 November 13, 2025 MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK HELD ON TUESDAY, November 13, 2025 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, Mr. Brennecke, Ms. Cericola- Drake, Mr. Martinello, Mr. Ramundo, Mr. Ritchie and Mrs. Weber. Also present: Tatiana Marquis, Borough Administrator; Kelley Halewicz, Municipal Clerk and Rob Devaney, 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 a. Waldwick Community Alliance Presentation Andrea Mistretta of the Waldwick Community Alliance provided a presentation with history boards, showcasing Waldwick’s rich history and appreciation to each of the Borough’s vitally important organizations including the Waldwick Fire Department, Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corp and the Waldwick Police Department. MAYOR’S REPORT AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Mayor’s Report. Financial & Administrative Committee. Mr. Ritchie spoke about the possibility of whether the Borough will negotiate a PILOT for the Harrison Avenue Development project. He spoke to the financial aspect and encouraged everyone to educate themselves on the advantages and not only of the disadvantages of the PILOT program. Fire & Police Protection Committee. Mr. Brennecke had no report. Public Safety Committee. Mrs. Cericola-Drake shared that WALVAC would like to thank the Borough and Tatiana for the invitation to Chief Messner’s sendoff at the last meeting. They attended standbys for the No Kings Day Support for the Police Department and Ragamuffin Parade. Recreational & Health Committee. Mr. Martinello had no report. Public Works Committee. Mr. Ramundo had no report. Buildings & Grounds Committee. Mrs. Weber reported that the Lion’s Park project is continuing as planned and should be completed by the end of the month. She was unsure if the issues were still happening with the garage door at WALVAC. Tatiana Marquis gave Mrs. Weber an update to next steps with the garage door. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 2 November 13, 2025 DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Administrator. Mrs. Marquis provided a water timeline and update from H2M who was brought on board with the Borough to perform a Hydraulic Study. A final public presentation of the findings and future planning will be provided. Municipal Clerk. Mrs. Halewicz thanked the Poll Workers, Super Board Workers, Melissa Librizzi, the DPW and Police Department for their help with a successful General Election. She provided insight into the extremely long day, but it went very well. In Bergen County, 338,335 votes were cast out of 672,163 registered voters, or 50.3%. Early voting saw 67,707 votes, 53,392 were mail in ballots and 5,010 provisionals. In Waldwick, 4,671 votes were cast, which were 60.15% of the total number of registered voters here in Waldwick. The Emergency Food Drive took place last Saturday. She thanked all the residents who donated food and gift cards. With the great volume of donations, three loads had to be taken to Families 4 Families that day. She thanked Steve Weber and Mary Kirsch for driving those loads. She also wanted to thank all the volunteers who came forward. It was great to even see the students help and she will have their service letters ready shortly. The work continues on the 2026 Calendar. Melissa is our lead on this and is doing an amazing job. The Calendar should be to the printer hopefully by Thanksgiving. Mrs. Halewicz is working on the 2026 Reorganization meeting Resolutions. She provided dates on exciting holiday events that will be taking place soon. Attorney. Mr. Devaney had no report but Closed Session matters with no decisions being made. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2025-304 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: 2025-304 Approval of Consent Agenda 2025-305 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting, October 14, 2025 and Closed Session Meeting, October 28, 2025 Policy Votes a. Waldwick Chamber of Commerce requests to hang the "Shop Small" banner on Rt17 fence and leave for the holiday season b. Waldwick Lions Club requests the use of the Administration Building, Council Chambers for Annual Children’s Christmas Party on December 7, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, with permission to set up on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm c. Waldwick Fire Department requests to use a firetruck to drive Santa Claus around town on December 7, 2025 as part of the Waldwick Lions Club Annual Children’s Christmas Party 2025-306 Change Order No. 1-Final and Current Estimate No. 1-Final to D.S. Meyer Enterprises, LLC for 2025 Road Resurfacing Program, ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades, $32,324.91 2025-307 Approval of Chapter 159 – BC PY2025-2026 CDBG Grant REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 3 November 13, 2025 2025-308 Authorize Execution of PY2025-2026 Grant Agreement with Bergen County Community Development Block Grant for ADA Curb Ramp Improvements 2025-309 Endorsing Resolution to Apply for a PY2026-2027 Bergen County Community Development Block Grant for ADA Curb Ramp Installation - Zazzetti Street 2025-310 Authorizing Payment to Ennis for Reimbursement of HSA Contribution due to Health Care Plan Switch 2025-311 Refund Tax Overpayments - various 2025-312 Payment of Vouchers Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke X X Cericola-Drake X Martinello X Ramundo X X Ritchie X Weber X Mayor Giordano PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE(S) – None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S) Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2025-#23 by title. Ordinance No. 2025-#23 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 64 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK ENTITLED “PARKS” ADDING THAT ALL DOGS MUST REMAIN LEASHED WITHIN A PARK Council Comments. 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 December 13 at 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke X Cericola-Drake X Martinello X Ramundo X X Ritchie X Weber X X Mayor Giordano UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mrs. Cericola-Drake asked when the last Water Committee meeting took place. Mrs. Marquis said that internally she, Kelley, Colleen, Mike LaTorre met with H2M as early as last week. Mrs. Cericola-Drake asked if the entire committee had met recently. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: 4 November 13, 2025 Mayor Giordano responded that it was decided that this would be taken care of internally and the committee would meet as a whole council. Mrs. Cericola-Drake asked when the broader Town Hall would be scheduled for. Mrs. Marquis said once the final report is given to us, then we can set the date. Mrs. Cericola-Drake suggested that the status and timeline of the study be put out to provide insight for the residents and ease concerns. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Ritchie followed up from the last meeting in which the referendum and a potential PILOT were discussed. He asked Mayor Giordano why he recused himself from the conversation on Harrison Avenue and if he had met with developers. Mayor Giordano deferred to his attorney and suggested that he can OPRA him. Mr. DeVaney clarified that the choice to recuse himself is the Mayor’s decision, and once he has made that decision, he is not required by law to disclose those reasons. 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 only for the record. Nadia Luppino questioned the Mayor and requested justification about the public statements he made on social media regarding her campaign and the general election. Charles Asta expressed his frustration to the Mayor with regard to his campaign and the general election. Frank Magurno spoke to the quality of the water, the taxes, the esthetic of West Prospect Street and the odor coming from Wyckoff Avenue. Robert Ferrari spoke to the signage and speed limit on West Prospect Street. He requested a speed bump be put up for the safety of the children playing in the area. CLOSED SESSION - Any matter permitted to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-313 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: 5 November 13, 2025 The public shall be excluded from discussions of the Closed Session. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: Contract Negotiations It is anticipated at this time that the above-mentioned 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 Brennecke X X Cericola-Drake X Martinello X Ramundo X X Ritchie X Weber X Mayor Giordano The Council convened into Closed Session at 8:10 pm. At 8:11pm the Mayor and Council came back on the record of the Regular Meeting. Present on roll call: Mayor Giordano, Mr. Brennecke, Ms. Cericola- Drake, Mr. Martinello, Mr. Ramundo, Mr. Ritchie and Mrs. Weber. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council at its Regular Meeting on MOTION by Mr. Martinello, seconded by Mr. Brennecke and on roll call carried the meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm. Adopted: December 16, 2025 __________________________________ 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 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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 Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 249 694 864 808 6 Passcode: iZ65v7Fe Dial in by phone +1 312-549-8285, 759218470# United States, Chicago Find a local number Phone conference ID: 759 218 470# 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 Tatiana Marquis, Borough Clerk Kelley Halewicz and Borough Attorney Craig Bossong. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING VETERANS & PRAYER V. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS a. Waldwick Community Alliance presentation 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 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 2 VII. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS VIII. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 2025-304 Approval of Consent Agenda 2025-305 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting, October 14, 2025 and Closed Session Meeting, October 28, 2025 Policy Votes a. Waldwick Lions Club requests to hang the "Shop Small" banner on Rt17 fence and leave for the holiday season b. Waldwick Lions Club requests the use of the Administration Building, Council Chambers for Annual Children’s Christmas Party on December 7, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, with permission to set up on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm c. Waldwick Fire Department requests to use a firetruck to drive Santa Claus around town on December 7, 2025 as part of the Waldwick Lions Club Annual Children’s Christmas Party 2025-306 Change Order No. 1-Final and Current Estimate No. 1-Final to D.S. Meyer Enterprises, LLC for 2025 Road Resurfacing Program, ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades, $32,324.91 2025-307 Approval of Chapter 159 – BC PY2025-2026 CDBG Grant 2025-308 Authorize Execution of PY2025-2026 Grant Agreement with Bergen County Community Development Block Grant for ADA Curb Ramp Improvements 2025-309 Endorsing Resolution to Apply for a PY2026-2027 Bergen County Community Development Block Grant for ADA Curb Ramp Installation - Zazzetti Street 2025-310 Authorizing Payment to Ennis for Reimbursement of HSA Contribution due to Health Care Plan Switch 2025-311 Refund Tax Overpayments - various 2025-312 Payment of Vouchers IX. PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE(S) X. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S) a. Ordinance No. 2025-#23 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91-12 PARKING TIME LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS, SUBSECTION A WEST PROSPECT STREET TO CHANGE TIME LIMITS b. Ordinance No. 2025-#24 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 64 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK ENTITLED “PARKS” ADDING THAT ALL DOGS MUST REMAIN LEASHED WITHIN A PARK XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 3 XIV. CLOSED SESSION - Any matter permitted to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 2025- Authorize Closed Session Possible Acquisition of Real Property Attorney/Client Privilege Contract Negotiations XV. ADJOURNMENT KELLEY HALEWICZ, RMC/CMC MUNICIPAL CLERK **NEXT MEETING IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025, 7:30 PM, COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING** MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-304 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: 2025-304 Approval of Consent Agenda 2025-305 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting, October 14, 2025 and Closed Session Meeting, October 28, 2025 Policy Votes a. Waldwick Lions Club requests to hang the "Shop Small" banner on Rt17 fence and leave for the holiday season b. Waldwick Lions Club requests the use of the Administration Building, Council Chambers for Annual Children’s Christmas Party on December 7, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, with permission to set up on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm c. Waldwick Fire Department requests to use a firetruck to drive Santa Claus around town on December 7, 2025 as part of the Waldwick Lions Club Annual Children’s Christmas Party 2025-306 Change Order No. 1-Final and Current Estimate No. 1-Final to D.S. Meyer Enterprises, LLC for 2025 Road Resurfacing Program, ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades, $32,324.91 2025-307 Approval of Chapter 159 – BC PY2025-2026 CDBG Grant 2025-308 Authorize Execution of PY2025-2026 Grant Agreement with Bergen County Community Development Block Grant for ADA Curb Ramp Improvements 2025-309 Endorsing Resolution to Apply for a PY2026-2027 Bergen County Community Development Block Grant for ADA Curb Ramp Installation - Zazzetti Street 2025-310 Authorizing Payment to Ennis for Reimbursement of HSA Contribution due to Health Care Plan Switch 2025-311 Refund Tax Overpayments - various 2025-312 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 13, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Reso book, Adm, CFO Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-305 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting & Closed Session Meeting, October 14, 2025 and Closed Session Meeting, October 28, 2025 BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approve the following Minutes: Regular Meeting, October 14, 2025 Closed Session Meeting, October 14, 2025 Closed Session Meeting, October 28, 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 November 13, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano Reso book MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-306 Change Order No. 1-Final and Current Estimate No. 1-Final to D.S. Meyer Enterprises, LLC for 2025 Road Resurfacing Program, ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades, $32,324.91 WHEREAS, a contract was awarded to D.S. Meyer Enterprises, LLC, for 2025 Road Resurfacing Program, ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades in the amount of $33,363.48; and, WHEREAS, the Contractor submitted Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $32,324.91, which decreases the contract amount to $1,038.57 due to final quantity adjustments; and, WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended Change Order No.1-Final in the amount of $1,038.57 and Current Estimate No. 1-Final in the amount of $32,324.91 to D.S. Meyer Enterprises LLC, for work completed to date; and, WHEREAS, Colleen Ennis, Chief Financial Officer, has certified that $32,324.91 is available in the following appropriation: G-04-25-489-550 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 Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approves Change Order No. 1-Final in the amount of $1,038.57 and Current Estimate No. 1-Final in the amount of $32,324.81 for D.S. Meyer Enterprises, LLC, 2 North Street, Suite 2A, Waldwick, NJ 07463; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this payment is authorized by the Mayor and Council as Contractor has supplied the required two-year Maintenance Bond No. 6022089891M dated August 19, 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 November 13, 2025. Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke _________________________________ Cericola-Drake Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Martinello Municipal Clerk Ramundo Ritchie Reso book, Adm, CFO, Clerk Weber Mayor Giordano MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-307 (Page 1 of 2) Approval of Chapter 159 – BC PY2025-2026 CDBG Grant WHEREAS, NJS 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and, WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick has been awarded a PY2025-2026 CDBG Grant from Bergen County in the amount of $75,509.00 and wished to amend its 2025 budget to include this amount as an item of revenue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2025 in the sum of $75,509.00, which is now available as a revenue from: Miscellaneous Revenues-Section F: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of Local Government Services – Public & Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations: PY2025-2026 CDBG Grant $75,509.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $75,509.000 is hereby appropriated under the caption of: General Appropriations A. Operations – Excluded from CAPS Public & Private Programs Offset by Revenues: PY2025-2026 CDBG Grant $75,509.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer submit one copy of the Chapter 159 certification form and two copies of this resolution to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services. MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-307 (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 13, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano Reso book, Adm, CFO, Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-308 Authorize Execution of PY 2025-2026 Grant Agreement with Bergen County Community Development Block Grant for ADA Curb Ramp Improvements WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick wish to enter into a grant agreement with the County of Bergen for the purpose of using $75,509.00 in PY 2025-2026 Community Block Grant funds for ADA curb ramp improvements throughout the Borough for a total cost of $109,005.00, with the Borough’s portion of $33,496.00; and, WHEREAS, Chief Financial Officer, has certified that $33,496.00 is available in the following appropriation ACCT, 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 hereby authorize Borough Administrator Tatiana Marquis to be a signatory for the aforesaid Grant Agreement; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council hereby authorize Borough Administrator Tatiana Marquis to sign all County vouchers submitted in connection with the aforesaid project; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council recognize that the Borough of Waldwick is liable for any funds not spent in accordance with the Grant Agreement and that liability of the Mayor and Council is in accordance with HUD requirements. 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 13, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano Reso book, Adm, Clerk MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-309 Endorsing Resolution to Apply for a PY2026-2027 Bergen County Community Development Block Grant for ADA Curb Ramp Installation - Zazzetti Street WHEREAS, a PY2026-2027 Bergen County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $186,000 has been proposed by the Borough of Waldwick for roadway improvements along Zazzetti Street in the Borough of Waldwick; and, WHEREAS, the proposed project limits are within an area of the Borough deemed eligible per Bergen County CDBG mapping; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Governing Body; and, WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of the Borough of Waldwick; and, WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby confirms endorsement of the aforesaid project; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Bergen County Division of Community Development (Robert G. Esposito, Director; Bergen County Division of Community Development; One Bergen County Plaza, 4th Floor; Hackensack, NJ 07601) so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited. 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 13, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano Reso book, Adm, CFO, CDBG, Bruno Associates MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-310 Authorizing Payment to Ennis for Reimbursement of HSA Contribution due to Health Care Plan Switch WHEREAS, in 2025, the Borough encouraged employees to enroll in the Hi/Low Deductible health insurance plan in order to achieve savings to the Borough, and, WHEREAS, the Borough’s Risk Manager made a presentation regarding the plans and the benefits of the plan and an employee HSA account; and, WHEREAS, Colleen Ennis opted to make the switch from her existing plan to the Hi/Low Deductible plan based upon the benefits offered, the HSA account and the savings to the Borough; and, WHEREAS, after making the switch, she was advised that she was not eligible to enroll in the HSA plan because of being Medicare eligible, which was not disclosed prior to her making the switch and which was part of the reason for the switch; and, WHEREAS, the Borough is still realizing savings due to her switch to the Hi/Low Deductible Plan and the Borough is not making any HSA payments into an account for her benefit; and, WHEREAS, because this was not disclosed, she is requesting that the amount the Borough would have made into her HSA account, namely $2,314.00 be reimbursed to her, and she understands that said amount would be a taxable event to her. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick, that the Governing Body hereby agrees, due to the circumstances, to reimburse Mrs. Colleen Ennis, the amount of $2,314.00 which represents the amount the Borough would have contributed to an HSA account for her benefit, if she was able to enroll in a HSA plan as part of her switch to the Hi/Low Deductible health plan of the Borough. 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 13, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Municipal Clerk Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Reso book, Adm, CFO Mayor Giordano MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-311 Refund Tax Overpayments - various WHEREAS, a tax overpayment was made on a certain property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor, Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to refund the amount below from the General Current Fund to the following: 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 13, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano Reso book, CFO MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-312 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 13, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano Reso book, CFO INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Date: November 13, 2025 Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2025-#23 by title: Ordinance No. 2025-#23 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91-12 PARKING TIME LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS, SUBSECTION A FOR WEST PROSPECT STREET TO CHANGE TIME LIMITS AND HOURS 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, November 25, 2025 Motion: ______ Seconded: ______ Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Giordano Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/WA0296 on 2025-10-28 Ordinance No. 2025-#23 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 91-12 PARKING TIME LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS, SUBSECTION A FOR WEST PROSPECT STREET TO CHANGE TIME LIMITS AND HOURS BE IT ORDAINED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby amends Chapter 91 Vehicles and Traffic, Section 91-12 Parking Time Limits on Certain Streets, Subsection A for West Prospect Street to change time limits and hours. The changes to Code of the Borough of Waldwick below shows deletions to the code in strikethrough and additions in underline as follows: § 91-12. Parking time limited on certain streets. A. Parking Time Limited Certain Hours. No person shall park a vehicle for longer than the time limit between the hours listed on any day (except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) upon any of the streets or parts of streets described. Name of Street Sides Time Limit Hours Location West Prospect South 30 Minutes 8:00 a.m. to From a point 100 Street 12:00 noon feet west of 5:00 pm Franklin Turnpike to Harrison Avenue West Prospect South 2 Hours 8:00 a.m. to From Lafayette Street 30 Minutes 12:00 noon Street to Harrison 5:00 pm Avenue BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ordinance shall take effect upon publication and adoption as required by law. Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/WA0296 on 2025-10-28 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Date: November 13, 2025 Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read Ordinance No. 2025-#24 by title: Ordinance No. 2025-#24 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 64 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK ENTITLED “PARKS” ADDING THAT ALL DOGS MUST REMAIN LEASHED WITHIN A PARK 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, November 25, 2025. Motion: ______ Seconded: ______ Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Giordano {00089705.DOC} Ordinance No. 2025-#24 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 64 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK ENTITLED “PARKS” ADDING THAT ALL DOGS MUST REMAIN LEASHED WITHIN A PARK BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick that Chapter 64 of the Code of the Borough of Waldwick entitled “Parks” is hereby amended as follows: Section 1: Chapter 64-2 entitled “Prohibited Activities” is hereby amended to include the following new paragraph: 64-2 S It shall be unlawful for any person to have a dog within a public park in the Borough without having said dog on a leash at all times. The leash must be no longer than six (6) feet in length and must be held onto by the person, so that the dog is prohibited from freely running or roaming throughout the park. Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law. {00089705.DOC} MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 2025-313 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 Attorney/Client Privilege Contract Negotiations It is anticipated at this time that the above-mentioned 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 13, 2025. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Council Member Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Brennecke Cericola-Drake Martinello Ramundo Ritchie Weber Mayor Giordano Reso book

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