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ALSO PRESENT:
Adequate notice of this meeting was given to the press and posted as required. Date and time of this
meeting was legally given as required by the "Open Public Meetings Act."
Thi s notice is on file with the Municipal Clerk and posted on the bulletin board.
Min utes of this meeting will be made available to the public upon the completion of typing and
proofreading by the Municipal Clerk.
Bernard Mirandi, Municipal Engineer, gave a status report on the drainage project on Castle Drive
and adjoining roadways. E. Carte r Corriston, Municipal Attorney, stated that work could not begin
until he had the performance bond on file.
Mayor and Council will send a sbort update to the community regarding new ordinances, delayed tax
bills, and fireworks. .,
Councilman Manolio and Councilwoman Norton explained the concept regarding the application of
an Open Space Grant for improvements of the basketball court and immediate surrounding parklands
in Woodland Park. The Mayor and Council members discussed the various deficiencies in that
section, drainage, and the cost to Englewood Cliffs for the project. Joseph Iannaconi, CFO, will ask
bond council if awarded grant money may be used in part for' down payment for bond ordinance .
Council gave consensus to place resolution for grant and resolution appointing Deborah Febre,
representative for grant on the regular agenda.
Council reviewed proposal from Boswell Engineering regarding the 2008 NJDOT Local Aid Project.
The Borough has received the award of $150,000.00 NJDOT grant money for Kahn Terrace and
Clendenin Place improvements. Council agreed to place resolution 2008-78, which outlines the
proposal per the Boswell communication for same, on the regular agenda. Joseph Iannaconi will ask
if grant money can be used for down payment of bond ordinance for this project.
BUDGET:
Mayor Parisi announced that Steven Wielkotz, Municipal Auditor, recommends that the Council
hnld the public hearing on the municipal budget; however Council should not vote to adopt the
budget. The State does not have their final numbers.
Tax bills will be due 25 days after the bills are mailed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Staging areas for the drainage project have been established for the time being . An alternate location,
for the equipment stored in the school parking lot, will be found if the project is still ongoing once
school begins. r
Commercial sewer user fee invoices will be mailed very soon. Seasonal emplo yees will identify and
mail letters to residents using excessive water as noted in the data supplied by United Water. These
letters will be a courtesy to residents alerting them of the possibility that they may have a water leak
on their premises.
Council briefly discussed hybrid cars for the police department. The y also discussed shared service
regarding supplying gas to communities who do not have their own gas pumps and are paying retail
prices for gas in their municipal vehicles.
ADJOURN:
On a motion by Councilman Man olio, seconded by Councilman Perin, the meeting was adj ourned at
7:56 PM.
ATIEST: APPROVED:
ALSO PRESENT:
ADEQUATE NO TICE OF TIllS MEETING WAS GWEN TO THE PRESS AND POSTED AS
REQUIRED. DATE AND TIME OF TIllS MEETING WA S LEGALLY GWEN AS REQUIRED BY
T HE "OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS AC T."
T HIS NO TICE IS ON FILE WITH THE MUNICIPAL CLERK AND POSTED ON THE BULLETIN
BOARD.
MINUTES OF THIS MEETIN G WILL BE MADE AVAILAB LE TO THE PUBLIC UPON THE
COMPLETION OF TYPING AND PROOFREADING BY THE MUNICIPAL CLERK.
CLAIMS:
On a motion by Councilwoman Norton, seconded by Councilman Manolio, the Claims for the month of June,
2008 were ordered paid.
MUNICIPALBUDGET:
ORDINANCE2008-04
The clerk presented affidavit of publication, showing that advertisement had been made according to law,
which was ordered filed. Councilman Manolio moved a public hearing be held on the ordinance. So
ordered. Councilman Manolio moved the clerk read the ordinance by title on second reading. So ordered.
The clerk thereupon read the ordinance by title. The mayor then announced that all interested parties would
now be given opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the ordinance.
After ample opportunity had been given and no one responding Councilman Manolio moved the hearing be
closed. So ordered.
Councilman Perin moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage , which motion was
seconded by Councilman Manolio and adopted upon a call of the roll.
ROLLCALL:
AYES: Plawker, Manolio, Drimones, Kasoff, Norton, Perin
ORDINANCE 2008-04
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%
unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year's final
appropriations, subject to certain exception s; and,
WHEREAS, NJ.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 Englewood Cliffs in the County of Bergen
finds it advisable and necessary to increas e its CY 2008 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 determine s that a 1.0% increase in the budget for said
year, amounting to $95,176.43 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.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINE D, that any 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 th is ordinance up on ado ption, with the
recorded vote in cluded thereon, b e fi led with said D irector within 5 days after such adoption.
Councilwoman Norton moved a public hearing be held on the Municipal Budget. Councilman Perin
seconded th e motion.
After ample opportunity had been given and no one responding Councilwoman Drimones moved the hearing
be closed. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Norton. So ordered.
On a motion by Norton, seconded by Perin, the ad option of the Municipal Budget was carried over to
the July, 2008 Mayor and Council Meeting.
ROLLCALL:
AYES: Plawker, Manolio, Drimones, K as off, Norton, Perin
RESOLUTIONS:
,
Mayor Parisi recused himself from the meeting during the public comme nt and passing of the resolutions.
On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilman Perin, the meeting was open to the public for
comme nt on all resolutions.
After ample opportunity had been given and no one responding Councilman Manolio moved the public
comment be closed. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Norton. So ordered.
ROLLCALL:
AYES: Plawker, Manolio, Drimones, Kasoff, Norton, Perin
RESOLUTION 2008-69
WHEREAS, The Annual Report of Audit for the year 2007 has been filed by a Registered
Municipal Accountant with the Municipal Clerk as per the requirements ofN .J .S.A. 40A:5-6 , and a
copy has been received by each member of the governing body, and
WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey is authorized to prescribe reports
pertaining to the local fiscal affairs, as per RS. 52:27BB-34, and
WHEREAS, The Local Finance Board has promulgated a regulation requiring that the governing
body of each municipality shall by resolution certify to the Local Finance Board of the State ofNew
Jersey that all members of the governing body have reviewed, as a minim um, the sections of the
annual audit entitled:
General Comments
Recommendations
and
WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed as a minimum the
Annual Report of Audit, and specifically the sections of the annual Audit entitled:
Recommendations
WHEREAS, Such resolution of certification shall be adopted by the Governing Body no later than
forty-five days after the receipt of the annual audit, as per the regulations of the Local Finance
Board, and
WHEREAS, All members of the governing body have received and have familiarized themselves
with, at least, the minimum requiremen ts of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as
stated aforesaid and have subscribed to the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance Board, and
WHEREAS, Failure to comply with the promul gations of the Local Finance Board of tile State of
new Jersey may subject the members of the local governing body to the penalty provisions of' R iS.
52:27BB-52 - to wit:
RESOLUTION 2008-70
WHEREAS Crusader Lien Services, on Jul y 18, 2007, Purchased Tax Sale Certificate # 2007-
oI on property known as 56 Birch Street, Block II I Lot 17., and has paid subs equent taxes and
interest; and
WHEREAS the Tax Sale Certificate has been redeem ed for $14,111 .32 effective June 1801
2008.
RESOLUTION 08-71
WHEREAS, application for PlenaryRetail Consumption Licenses have been made by the following
and;
RESOLUTION 2008-73
BE IT RESOLVED; that the Englewood Cliffs Mayor & Council authorizes the Police Chief and
Deputy Police Chief to negotiate a lease purchase for two police cars for the approximate total
amount of$49,000.00 for both cars.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments will take place pursuant to Ne w Jersey State
Contract # A70462.
RESOLUTION 2008-76
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs does
hereby approve the attached list of seasonal employees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries for seasonal employees be in accordance with
parameters established for seasonal employees in Ordinance 2008-05.
Mary O' Shea commented on Woodland Park. She asked if the plans to reinstate the walking paths through
Woodland Park will be addressed. She also asked for more benches and tables at the playground.
On a motion by CouncilmanManolio, seconded by Councilman Perin, the public comment was closed.
ROLLCALL:
AYES: Plawker, Manolio, Drimones, Kasoff, Norton, Perin
RESOLUTION 2008-72
TIT LE: Approval to subm it a grant application and execu te a grant agreement with the New
Jersey Departm ent of Transportation for the Pershing Road project
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Counc il of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs is desirou s of
submitting a grant application to the State of New Jersey Departm ent of Transportation for the
Pershin g Road Project; and
WHEREAS , the Mayo r and Council are also desirous of executing a grant agree ment with the
New Jers ey Departm ent of Transportation for the Pershing Road project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RE SOLVED, that the Mayor and council of the Borough of
Englewood Cliffs formally approves the grant application for the above stated project.
BE IT FURTHER RE SOLVED, that the Ma yor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized to
submit an electronic grant application identified as MA-2009 - Eng lewood Cliffs Borough -
00554 to the New Jerse y Department of Transportation on beh alf of the Borou gh of Englewood
Cliffs.
BE IT FURTHER RE SOLVED, that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized to
sign the grant agreement on behalf of the borough of Englewood Cliffs and that their signature
constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the
execution of the grant agree ment.
Resolution 2008-74
WHEREAS , a Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund application in the amo unt $185 ,000.00
has been proposed by the recreation department for the basketball court at Woodland Park in the
municipality of Englewood Cliffs; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of Englewood Cliffs,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLYED, that the Governing Body is committed to providing a dollar for
dollar cash match for the project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the director of the
Bergen County Division of Community Development so that implementation of the aforesaid
project may be expedited.
Resolution 2008-75
WHEREAS, the Borough of Englewood Cliffs has entered into a Cooperative Agreement with
the County of Bergen as provided under the Interlocal Services Act NJSA 40A:8A-l et seq. to
participate in the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland, and Historic Preservation
Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS , said Agreement requires that one municip al; representative be appointed by the
Governing Body of the community to be part of the Open Space Trust Municipal Park
Improvement and Land Acquisition Program Regional Committee for the term of one year
coinciding with the fiscal year July I, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL YED, that the governing body hereby appoints Deborah
Fehre as its representative to participate on the Open Space Trust Municipal Program Regional
Committee.
RESOLUTION 2008-77
Whereas, the State Legislature recently adopted Chapter 92 of the Laws of 2007 (N.J.S.
43:15C- I et seq.) to create the Defined Contribution Retirement Program to provide retirement
benefits to various county and municipal officials; and,
Whereas, NJ.S. 43:15C-2 required the governing body of each county, muni cipality and
other local entity to adopt, as appropriate, either a resolution or ordinance to determine the
positions that are substantially similar in nature to the advice and consent of the Senate for
Whereas, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs has considered the
guidelines issued by the Local Finance Board;
Therefore, be it resol ved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs
that:
1. Pursuant to NJ.S. 43:15C-2, the following positions are deemed to be eligible for
and shall participate in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program:
a. Borough Administrator;
b. Head of the Department of Public Works;
c. Municipal Attorney;
d. Municipal Engineer;
e. Municipal Prosecutor;
4. Should any part or parts of this resolution be ,held to be invalid by any competent
court oflaw, such invalidity shall only affect the part or parts held to be invalid,
and all other parts shall remain in effect.
5. A copy of this resolution shall be filed with the Director of the Division of
Pension & Benefits of the New Jersey Department of the Treasury.
6. This resolution shall take effect upon its passage and publication as required by
law.
RESOLUTION 2008-78
Whereas , the Borough of Englewood Cliffs has been awarded $150,000.00 grant mone y for the
2008 Municipal Aid Grant Award from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the
Kahn Terrace and Clendinen Place Project, and
Whereas, Boswell Engineering has submitted proposal PR-8-1868 for engineering fees for the
design and inspection phases totaling $30,000.00, and
Whereas , Boswell Engineering submitted an estimate of constru ction and traffic control for
$175,000.00, the traffic control portion being $10,000.00, and
Whereas, traffic control and engineering fees are no t covere d by the grant award, the total
estimate for the proj ect is $205,000.00.
Th erefore Be It Resolved , that the Mayor and Co uncil of th e Borough of Englewood Cliffs
autho rize add itio na l funds in th e amount of $55,000.00 be allocated for sai d project to be
expended as documentatio n is subm itted for approval of payment for same.
The clerk presented affidavit of publication, showing that advertisement had been made according to law,
which was ordered filed. Councilman Perin moved a public hearing be held on the ordinance. So ordered.
Councihnan Perin moved the clerk read the ordinance by title on .second reading. So ordered. The clerk
thereupon read the ordinance by title. The mayor then announced that all interested parties would now be
given opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the ordinance.
Mary O'Shea ask ed for the names associated with the positions.
After all interested parties had spoken on tile ordinance, Councihnan Manolio moved the hearing be closed.
So ordered.
Councilman Manolio moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage, which motion
was seconded by Councilman Perin and adopted upon a call of tile roll.
ROLL CA LL:
AYES : Plawker, Manolio, Drim ones, Kasoff, No rton, Perin
ORDINANCE 2008-05
AN ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES, WAGES AND COMPENSATION for all salaried, appointed
and elected Officers within the Borough of Englewood Cliffs, in the County of Bergen, and State of New
Jersey.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs, County of Bergen,
State of New Jersey, as follows:
2008 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MINUTES - BOROUGH OF ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS
RETRIEVED UNDER THE NJ OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT P.L.1963, C.73 (C.47:1A-1 ET SEQ.)
COURTESY OF COUNCILMAN ROBERT AGRESTA
TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE - HTTP://WWW.ROBERTAGRESTA.COM
MAY 05 2009 2008-000017-REV1
SECTION I. The following salaries, wages and/or compensation shall be paid to the respective employees
of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs, for the year 2008, as set forth below:
SCHEDULE A
OVERTIME RATE
1. 23.55
2. 29.70
3. 34.84
4. 42.2 1
5. 49.58
6. 56.95
7. 64.32
8. 74.72
SCHEDULE B
DRIVER MECHANIC
SECTION II.
A. Lon gevity for Administrative employees who receive health benefits shall be implemented
and supplemented by adding thereto two percent (2%) increase for each four (4) years of
service with a maximum of fourteen percent (14%) for twenty eight years of service as a
"longevity pay increase."
SECTION m. Should any part or provision of this Ordinance he held unconstitutional or invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than
the part held so unconstitutional or invalid.
ORDINANCE 2008-06
TIle clerk presented affidavit of publication, showing that advertisement had been made according to law,
which was ordered filed. Councilman Plawker moved a public hearing be held on the ordinance. So ordered.
Councilman Plawker moved the clerk read the ordinance by title on second reading. So ordered. TIle clerk
thereupon read the ordinance by title. The mayor then announced that all interested parties would now be
given opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the ordinance.
After ample opportunity had been given and no one responding Councilwoman Drimones moved the hearing
be closed. So ordered.
Councilman Manolio moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage, which motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Drimones and adopted upon a caD of the roD.
a. Blasting and Chipping shall be prohibited except during the foll owing
days and times:
. Monday through Fri day, 9:00 a.m . to 4 :00 p .m ,
This or dinance shall take effect upon fin al adoption and publication according to law.
ORDINANCE 2008-07
The clerk presented affidavit of publication, showing that advertisement had been made according to law,
which was ordered filed. Councilwoman Drimones moved a public hearing be held on the ordinance. So
ordered. Councilwoman Drimones moved the clerk read the ordinance by title on second reading. So
ordered. The clerk thereupon read the ordinance by title. The mayor then announced that all interested
parties would now be given opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of the ordinance.
After ample opportunity had been given and no one responding Councilwoman Drimones moved the hearing
be closed. So ordered.
Councilman Manolio moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage, which motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Drimones and adopted upon a call of the roll.
5. Driveway access to any residential lot shall be limited to a driveway width and
cut of no more than sixteen (16) feet per single vehicle driveway and no more
than twenty-two (22) feet for a two (2) or three (3) car wide driveway located in
the required front yard setback area.
In the case of a circular driveway located in the required front yard area or in front
of the front building wall of the residence, the width, 'and cut of the driveway shall
be limited to ten (10) feet and not exceed thirty (30%) percent coverage of the
required front yard area. A circular driveway may exceed a width and cut of ten
(1 0) feet and up to a maximum of twelve (12) feet provided that it is constructed
of pavers. If this occurs, the coverage of the required front yard area shall not
exceed thirty-five (35%) percent. There shall be no paving of any other portion of
the front or side yards except for sidewalks. It being expressly the intent of the
governing body to prohibit paving of said areas for parking or other purposes.
30-6.1 Schedule. The schedule entitled "Schedule of Regulations", hereto attached and made a
part hereof and properly identified as part of this chapter by the signature of the Mayor
and Borough Clerk, is hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this chapter, and made
by amended in the same manner as any other part of this chapter. The regulations listed in
said scheduled for each district are hereby adopted and prescribed for each district, and
unless otherwise indicated, shall be deemed to be the minimum requiremnt5s in every
instance of their application.
Notes on Specifications:
I. By cornices, canopies, eaves and similar extensions which are ten (10) feet
or more above grade: two feet). Also as controlled by 30-7.9 as
applicable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINE D that this Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption
and publication in accordance with law; and,
Thi s ordinance shall take effe ct upo n final adoption and publication according to
law.
ORDINANCE 2008-08
The clerk presented affidavit of publication, showing that advertisement had been made according to
law, which was ordered filed. Councilwoman Drimones moved a public hearing be held on the
ordinance. So ordered. Councilwoman Drimones moved the clerk read the ordinance by title on
second reading. So ordered. The clerk thereupon read the ordinance by title. The mayor then
announced that all interested parties would now be given opportunity to be heard for or against the
adoption of the ordinance.
After ample opportunity had been given and no one responding Councilwoman Drimones moved the
hearing be closed. So ordered.
Councilman Manolio moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage, which
motion was seconded by Councilman Perin and adopted upon a call of the roll.
ORDINANCE 2008-08
BE IT FURTHER ORD AINED that this Ordinance shall becom e effective upon
th an the zoning ordinance of the boroug h wh ich are inconsistent with the provisions of
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED sho uld any part or prov ision ofthis Ordinan ce be
held un constituti onal or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of this
invalid.
This ordi nan ce shall tak e effect up on final adoption and publicati on according to
law .
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Little League winding down, Cubs won major division championship. This Thursday and Saturday
are minor league championship playoffs, closing ceremonies after last game on Saturday with picnic
lunch courtesy of Recreation Department.
No Report
Softball had end of year party last Saturday, they had a shortened season due to weather. Senior boys
league finished, two summer leagues starting soon.
Various bills passing through the Assembly and Senate could have an impact on our future plans. He
will report again as more information becomes available.
COUNC ILWOMAN DRIMO NES: Ambulance Corps, Beautification, Planning Board, BOE
Ambulance Corps received 55 ca lls; 35 were responded by Englewo od Cliffs, 27 by Holy name.
Dr. Pezzan o, schoo l superintendent is retiring August 31, 2008. There will be a retirement dinner
June 2300,
Planning Board memorialized a resol ution for the Leviev Group, approved a site plan for Unilever,
and turned down a major subdivision for II Sylvan Avenue.
C OUN CILMAN MANOLlO: DPW, Building & Grounds, Recycling, Bd. Of Adj.
Board of Adjustment denied a variance on Chestnut street and continued the cell antenn ae
application until next month .
Mayo r asked about the Bayv iew Ave nue area . Rodney reported no flooding in the area .
Joe Cioffi, resident, inquired as to the name of a position on the salary ordinance.
Chief Thomas Bauemscmidt responded to comments made by resident Mary O' Shea at the previous
council meeting. He clarified the incidents, responses, and circumstances surrounding each incident.
He based his comments on his investigation and review of the tapes of the May Council meeting and
the police tapes of the incoming calls. He concluded that the Police Department responded
appropriately. He also stated that his door is always open and that he would never tolerate
misconduct.
A TTEST: ~PROVED:
ALSO PRESENT:
Adequate notice of this meetin g was given to the press and posted as required. Date and time of this
mee ting was legally given as required by the "Ope n Public Meetings Act."
This notice is on file with the Muni cipal Clerk and posted on the bulletin board .
Minutes of this meeting will be made available to the public upon the completion of typin g and
proofreading by the Municipal Clerk.
MINUTES OF THE: Caucus Meeting of June 18, 2008 and Regular Meeting of June 18,2008
were placed on the Regular Agenda for approval.
Mayor Parisi announced that the budget adoption will take place at the regular meeting. He noted
tbat later in the meeting Council will be passing a resolution to amend the capital budget for the
purposes of the bond ordinance on agenda for introduction.
The Council came to consensus to request bids for a third time regarding the storage shed at Witte
Field. They also came to consensus to authorize Municipal Clerk to have authority to request
proposals from professionals regarding renovation of Police Station, however the clerk should not
proceed until proper format is clarified by E. Carter Corriston.
The proposed resolution regarding the roadway at a county park in Fairlawn was not placed on
agenda for action because the county revised their plans.
This bond ordinance includes the grant money totaling $150,000.00 being received by the borough
for tills project.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Mayor and Council discussed the hours of operation regarding professional landscapers. The
consensus was to leave the hours permitted per the noise ordinance with the exception already in
place for landscapers which is no professional landscape work on Sundays.
The new trolley system heing proposed by Englewood was discussed regarding Englewood Cliffs
joining the system in addition to the senior taxi service already in place. Council agreed nan Plawker
should look into the system further.
Mayor Parisi discussed the proposed bikeway path being considered to alleviate bike traffic on 9W.
The path would be on Palisades Interstate Parkway's property, but paid for by Englewood Cliffs. It
will be an expensive project with a lot of engineering requirements. There are environmental and
location issues that would interfere with the construction. nan Plawker will inquire at the State level
to see if there would be any assistance regarding funding for the.projec t. It was suggested that more
stringent measures be taken to control the bicycle riders. .,
The idea of a south bound only entrance to the Palisades Interstate Parkway at East Clinton Avenue
was proposed as a solution to alleviate traffic backing up on 9W . The Mayor discussed the idea with
the Mayor of Tenafly who also likes the idea. E. Carter Corriston will call Jim Hall at the PIP to
discuss the concept.
ADJ OURN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
ALSO PRESENT:
ADIOQUATIO NOTICIO OF THIS MIOIOTING WAS GIVION TO THE PRIOSS AND POSTIOD AS
RIOQUIRED. DATIO AND TIMIO OF THIS MIOIOTING WAS LIOGALLY GIVION AS RIOQUIRED
BY THE "OPION PUBLIC MIOIOTINGS ACT."
THIS NOTICIO IS ON FILIO WITH THE MUNICIPAL CLIORK AND PO STIOD ON THE:
BULLIOTIN BOARD .
MINUTIOS OF THIS MIOIOTING WILL BIO MADIO AVAILABLIO TO THE: PUB LIC UPO N THE:
COMP LIOTION OF TYP ING AND PROOFRIOADING BY THE MUNICIPAL CLIORK.
BUDGET:
ROLLCALL:
AYES: Plawker, Manolio, Drirnones, Kasoff, Perin
ABSENT: Norton
RESOLUTION 2008-92
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ROLL CALL:
AYE S: Plawker, Manolio, Drimones, Kasoff, Perin
ABS ENT: Nort on
RESOLUTION 2008-93
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CLAIMS :
On a motion by Councilman Plawker, seconded by Cnuncilman Manolio, tbe Claims for tbe month
of July, 2008 were ordered paid.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resident Mary O'Shea asked about the changes to the policy manual.
On a motion by Councilwoman Drimones, seconded by Coun cilman Perin, the meeting was closed
to public comment.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Plawker, Manolio*, Drimones, Kasoff.Perin
*ABSTAIN: Manolio on Resolution 2008-80
ABSENT: Norton
RESOLUTION NO . 2008-79
WHEREAS, The Borough of Englewood Cliffs has received four (4) bids on May 20,
2008 in conj unction with the bids for the precast concrete maintenance/storage building on ; and
WHEREAS, the lowest bidder was Modern Concrete Solutions located at 2863 Brodhead
Road, Bethlehem , Pennsylvania 18020, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS , they failed to file a Bid Bond/c ertified check or cashier's check per the bid
specific ations and further failed to file an Affirmati ve Action Inform ation Form and failed to have
a Public Works Contractor Regi stration Act Certificate;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the bid of Modern Concrete Solutions is hereby
rejected; and
WHEREAS, the second lowest bidder was JA Alexander, Inc., located at 130-158 John F.
Kenn edy Drive North, Bloomfiel d, New Jersey 07003 in the amount of$75,728.090; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Bond Ordin ance No. 2008-0 I the municipality appropriated the
estim ated cost of $52,000 for said project; and
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that all bids are hereby rejected and all bid monies
deposited be returned to the appropriate bidder
RESOLUTION 2008-80
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs does hereby
approve the attached list of additio nal seasonal employees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries for these seasonal employees be in accordance
with parameters established in the 2008 recreation budget.
RESOLUTION 08-81
TITLE: ESTIMATE #1, Castle Drive and Adjoining Roadways, Drainage Improvement
Petillo, Inc. for work completed to date on the Castle Drive and Adjoining Roadways Drainage
Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION 2008-82
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs does hereby
appo int Roy Riggitano to the Construction Board of Appeals for a term of four (4) years, effective
retroactively to January 1,2008.
RESOLUTION 08-83
WHEREAS, the Borough of Englewood Cliffs has entered into a Three Year
Cooperative Agreement with the County of Bergen as provided under the Inte rlocal Services Act,
N.J .S.A. 40A:8A-I et seq. And Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974;
and
RESOLUTION 08-84
WHEREAS, Einar Swanson has submitted his resignation effective June 30, 2008, as Building
Inspector for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs is extends sincere
gratitude to Mr. Swanson for many years of service to the Building Department.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council accept the resignation of Mr. Swanson with best
wishes for good health and success in all his future endeavors,
RESOLUTION 08-85
WHEREAS, Henry R. Asare. has donated $1,000.00 to the Englewood Cliffs Shade Tree
Commission; and
WHEREAS, a check in the amount of $I,OOO.OO has been received by the Borough and has been
deposited in the Borough ' s Shade Tree Trust Fund account;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Englewood Cliffs Mayor and Council does hereby accept the
generous donation of Henry R. Asare.
RESOLUTION 08-86
WHEREAS, the Englewood Cli ffs Volunteer Fire Department has recommended the
appointment of Michael Cibischino as an active member of the Englewood Cliffs Volunteer Fire
Department;
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Englewood Cliffs does hereby approve the membership of Micbael Cibiscbino as an active
member of the Englewood Cliffs Volunteer Fire Department.
RESOLUTION 08-87
WHEREAS, C.A. Shea, Inc. has donated $1,000.00 to the Englewood Cliffs Police Department;
and
WHEREAS, a check in the amount Df$I,OOO.OO has been received by the Borough and has been
deposited in the Borough's Police Trust Fund account;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Englewood Cliffs Mayor and Council does hereby accept the
generous donation of C.A. Shea, Inc.
RESOLUTION 08-88
BE IT RESOLVED , that the Borough Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs does
hereby authorize the Mayor tDsign the 2008- 20 I0 SnDW Plowing Agreement with the Bergen
County Department of Public Works for tWD consecutive snow plowing seasons at an increased
rate of $90.00 per hour tD be paid tD the Borough by the County of Bergen.
RESOLUTION 08-89
WHEREAS, it is the policy of Englewood Cliffs Mayor and Council to treat employees
and prospective employees in a manner consistent with all applicable employment Laws and
regulations including, but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rigbts Act of 1964, as amended by
the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay
for Equal Work Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination,
the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Conscientious
Employee Protection Act, the Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health Act, (the New
Jersey Civil Service Act,) (the New Jersey Attorney General's guidelines with respect to Police
Department personnel matters,) the New Jersey Workers Compensation Act, the Federal
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and the Open Public Meeting Act;
and
WHEREAS, the Borough has determined that there is a need for personnel policies and
procedures to ensure that employees and prospective employees are treated in a manner
consistent with these laws and regulations.
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NOW, THEREBY, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough that the Personnel Policies and
Procedures Manual attached hereto is hereby adopted.
RESOLUTION 2008-90
WHEREAS, the Parent Teacher Association of Englewood Cliffs has applied for an
Off-Premise raffle license; and
WHEREAS, the Parent Teacher Association of Englewood Cliffs has complied with
all requirements as outlined in N.J.A.C. 13; and
WHEREAS, the Findings and Determination has been certified by the Chief of Police;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs does
hereby approve the issuance of an OFF PREMISE 50/50 raffle license to the Parent Teacher
Association of Englewood Cliffs.
RESOLUTION 08-91
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs does
hereby authorize the Municipal Clerk to advertise for "Requests for Qualifications" from
ArchitecturallEngineering firms with respect to the planned renovation/addition to the Englewood
Cliffs Police Department Building.
RESOLUTION 2008-94
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ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE 2008-09
Councilwoman Drim ones moved the ordinance be given its first reading. So ordered.
The Municipal Clerk read the said ordinance by title. Councilwoman' Drimones moved the
ordinance be adopted on first reading and published in the Press Journal on July, 2008.
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The public hearing to be held on August 20, 2008. Moti on was,seconded by Councilman Manolio.
The ordinanc e was approved at the first reading upon the call of the roll.
Mayor Parisi stated that this ordinan ce is the gross amount necessary; the Borough is receiving a
grant from the state ofNew Jersey for $150,000.00 of the funds included in ordinance.
COMMIITEE REPORTS:
Thi s is the Third year in a row our 11- 12 year old Little League team won their district.
Adult softball started Monday night. Engl ewood Cliffs High school baseball team is busy playing.
There were 80 Ambulance call s this month; Englewood Cliffs answered 43, Holy Name answered
28, Mutual Aid and the Police answered the other calls. Ambulance Corps has a new rig up and
runmng.
Summer Camp has 140 participants at the North Cliff School and 35 participants at the Lion ' s Club.
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COUNCILMAN MANOLIO: DPW, Building & Grounds, Rec ycling, Bd. Of Adj.
Board of Adjustment denied application for antennas at 140 Sylvan Avenue. They also deni ed a
height variance and an impervious coverage variance at 549 Summ it Street.
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Mayor stated he was pleased the variances were denied, variances should be for hardship s.
Police Academy started Monday; the Police Chief will go into detail.
Mayor thanked Rodney Bialko for picking up cases of drinking water for residents who did not have
water when the water main was disrupt ed . Also thanked all for quick action regarding storage of dirt
on Rock Road.
D rainage Project: Van Nostrand Avenue and Birch Street nearing completion. Will be starting
restoration for affected driveways, etc. Skyline Drive and Ridge Road complete, proceeding with
curb installation and restoration. Starting Castle Drive from Ne w Street to Sherwood Ave nue.
Boswell Enginee ring finished plans for Kahn Terrace & Clendenin Place proj ect in order to go out
for bid. They included allowance for asph alt escalation because of price of gasoline.
Mayor Parisi asked when the drainage project would address Mauro Road. Mauro Road will begin
once permits are recei ved from DEP .
Youth Academy going well. Participants have experienced classes in self defense, gangs, DWI and
Motor Vehicle stops. They had a tour of the State Police Academy. They will be going to Judges
courtroom and will have a mock trial then tour the old Rotunda Jail. They are planning a
demonstration of a school bus incident with Bergen County bomb unit. There are 18 participants.
National Night Out is August 5th The date will be moved next year.
Mayor Parisi thanked the Municipal Auditor and CFO for all of their professional help constructing
the budget.
Mr. Weilkotz stated that Englewood Cliffs did quite well; the municipality took a hit this year due to
the County because of the revaluation. If not for the loss in state aid and state pension increases the
municipal budget would have been flat.
COAH: The original legislation passed, but there still may be changes. Mr. Coniston will be
attending a COAH meeting for planners and lawyers.
REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR:
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Mary O' Shea commented that the issues of the multiple tenants and a dog that ran at large on Third
Street has been resolved with the help of the Deputy Chief and the Building Department. She also
stated she would like to meet with Chief Bauemschmidt as suggested previously by the Mayor.
On a motion by Councilwoman Drimones, seconded by Councilman Perin, the public portion of the
meeting was closed. Canied.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
ALSO PRESENT:
Adequate notice of this meeting was given to the press and posted as required. Date and time of this
meeting was legally given as required by the "Open Public Meetings Act."
This notice is on file with the Municipal Clerk and posted on the bulletin board.
Minutes of this meeting will be made available to the public upon the completion of typing and
proofreading by the Municipal Clerk.
Mayor Parisi introduced Andrew Bellina, Professional Engineer and resident of Englewood Cliffs
who works for the Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Bellina serves as a volunteer and Co-
Chairman of the Borough's Stormwater Management Committee. This is an adhoc committee
initiated by Mayor Parisi.
Mr. Bellina hosted a power point presentation demonstrating the benefits of environmentally sound
projects and policies which help preserve and reuse storm water which, when initiated correctly, can
also preserve energy and constructively use recyclable materials.
Mr. Paul Renaud, Construction Official and Co-Chairman of Stormwater Committee, stated that
locally the building department is communicating the desire to have more environmentally friendly
construction to the developers.
Mayor asked what would need to be done to begin phase I regarding environmentally sound
initiatives.'
Mr. Bellina explained the borough would formulate a plan basedon what the borough wants to
accomplish. An example would be energy and water savings; reusing resources, recycling. Once
goals are established; contact the EPA, join one of their programs, that provides free teclmical
assistance, put together a Mayor's Challenge for commercial and residential property owners to join
and help the town meet their goals. New Jersey also has programs
, that will help municipalities.
Mayor Parisi asked for a consensus from the council to continue the task assigned to the Stormwater
Management Committee.
Councilman Manolio motioned, seconded by Councilwoman Drimones, all other council members
present consented that the committee should continue looking into stormwater management and
energy saving initiatives.
Mayor Parisi thanked Mr. Bellina and the Stormwater Management Committee.
ROLLCALL:
AYES: Manolio, Drimones , Kasoff, Norton
ABSENT: Plawker, Perin
RESOLUTION 08-98
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a public body to go into closed session during a
public meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs has deemed it
necessary to go into closed session to discuss certain matters which are exempted from the public,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Englewood Cliffs will go into closed session for the following reason as outlined in N.J .S.A. 10:4-
12:
Police Personnel
Ambulance Corps Negotiations
Closed session ended at 7:55 PM.
On a motion by Councilwoman Drimones, seconded by councilman Kasoff, and carried the council
returned to open session.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS LISTED ON THE CAUCUS AGENDA WERE ALSO LISTED
ON THE REGULAR AGENDA. THERE WAS NO DISCUSSION OF THESE AGENDA
ITEMS AT THE CAUCUS MEETING. '
MINUTES OF THE: Caucus Meeting of July 16, 2008, Regular Meeting of July 16, 2008, and
Regular Meeting of June 18, 2007
ADJOURN :
On a motion by Councilman Kasoff, seconded by Councilwoman Norton, and carried the meeting
was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
ALSO PRESENT:
ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS ME ETING WAS GIVEN TO THE PRESS AND POSTED AS
REQUIRED. DAT E AND TIME OF THIS MEETING WAS LEGALLY GIVEN AS REQUIRED BY
THE "OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT."
THIS NOTICE IS ON FILE WITH THE MUNICIPAL CLERK AND POSTED ON THE BULLETIN
BOARD.
MINUTES OF THIS MEETING WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON THE
COMPLETION OF TYPING AND PROOFREADING BY THE MUNICIPAL CLERK.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Parisi and Councilwoman Patricia Drimones presented Dr.
Philomena Pezzano with a proclamation congratulating her on her retirement and acknowledging her years of
dedicated service to the community of Englewood Cliffs.
Dr. Pezzano thanked the council and expressed her appreciation for the collaboration with the Mayor and
Council over the years of her tenure in the school system.
Mr. Joseph Luppino, President of Englewood Cliffs School Board, also thanked the council for their
collaboration and appreciation of Dr. Pezzano 's successes. He then introduced the incoming Superintendent
Mr. Michael Mucci.
Mayor Parisi thanked Dr. Pezzano and the school board noting the good working relationship as well. He
then welcomed Mr. Mucci and extended the invitation to call on the. Mayor and Council as well as the
municipal employees whenever necessary.
CLAIMS :
On a motion by Councilwoman Norton, seconded by Councilman Manolio, the Claims for the month of
August, 2008 were ordered paid.
RESOLUTIONS:
On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilwoman Norton the meeting was opened to public
comment.
On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilwoman Drimones the meeting was closed to
public comment.
E. Carter Corriston asked the Clerk if there was payment to PoppeContracting on the agenda. Mrs . Febre
responded there was not. .,
Mayor Parisi asked if all the informat ion was clarified regarding C-3. E:Carter Corriston replied that he and
Mrs . Fehre clarified the details of the agreement.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Manolio, Drimones, Kasoff, Norton
ABSENT: Plawker, Perin
RESOLUTION 08-53
WHEREAS, there exis ts a need for the County of Berge n, Office of Emergency Management,
Department of Public Safety to provide an automated telepho ne alerting system service (hereinafter called
"system") to be availa ble 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and aU days pe r yea r to the seventy (70)
Municipalities comprising the County of Be rgen ; and
WHEREAS, the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted Resolution No. 147 on
February 20,2008, authorizing the County to award a purchase contract to C3: Citiz en Communication
Cen ter, 155 Franklin Avenue, Nutley, Ne w Jersey 07110 (hereinafter known as the "service pro vider") to
provide the above-referenced system to those municipalities so desiring; and
WHEREAS, the Municipality wishes to utilize such a system for the benefit of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Municipality shall pay the combined costs of the actual fees charged for
transmission of messages as outlined in the letter received from the County of Bergen dated April 18,
2008 and in corresponding subsequent Agreement(s) with the County of Bergen.
RESOLVED , that the Mayor of Englewood Cliffs, Joseph C. Parisi Jr., be and is hereby
authorized to execute said Agreement in a form to be approved by the municipal attorney.
RESOLUTION 08-95
WHEREAS, The Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, P.L. 1987, c. 102, has
established a recycling fund from which tonnage grant may be made to municip alities in order to
encourage local source separation and recyclin g programs; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent and the spirit of the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act
to use the tonnage grants to develop new municipal recycling programs and to continue and to expand
existing programs ; and
WHEREAS, A resolution authorizing this municipality to apply for such tonnage grants will
memorialize the commitment of this municipality to recycling and to indicate the assent of the Mayor and
Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs to the efforts undertaken by the municipality and the
requirements contained in the Recycling Act and recycling regulations; and
WHEREAS, such a resolution should designate the individual authorized to ensure the
application is properly completed and timely filed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the monies received from the recycling tonnage grant be
deposited in a dedicated recycling trust fund to be used solely for the purposes of recycling.
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RESOLUTION 08-96
TITLE: ESTIMATE #2, Castle Drive and Adjoining Roadways, Drainage Improvement
Petillo, Inc. for work completed to date on the Castle Drive and Adjoining Roadways Drainage
Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION NO . 2008-,97
WHEREAS, The Bo rough of Englewood Cliffs has received two (2) bids on August 14,2008 in
conj unction with the bids for the precast concrete maintenance/storage building on ; and
WHEREAS, the lowest bidder was M odern Concrete Solutions located at 2863 Brodhead Road,
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18020 , New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Modern Concrete Solutions, was $57,525 .00; and
WHEREAS , they failed to submit a Public Works Contractor Registration Act Certificate;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the bid of Modern Concrete Solutions is hereby rejected;
and
WHEREAS , the second lowest bidder was J.A. Alexander, Inc., located at 130-15 8 John F.
Kennedy Drive North , Bloom field , New Jersey 07003 in the amount of $75,950 .00; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Bond Ordinance No. 2008-0lthe municip ality appropriated the
estimated cost of $52,000 for said project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to NJ.S.A. 40A :l I- 13.2, this bid substantially exceeds the municipality's
appropriation for said proj ect;
RESOLUTION NO . 2008-99
RE: AWARD BID - Improve ments to Kahn Terrace and Clendinen Place
WHEREAS, the Borough of Englewood Cliffs has received bids for the improvements to
Kahn Terrace and Clendin en Place; and
WHEREAS, the bids have bee n reviewed by the Municipal Engineer and the Municipal
Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Counci l are desirous of awarding the contract to the bidder
providing the lowest cost to the Borou gh; and
WHER EAS, English Paving Co., has provided the lowest total cost in the amount of
$177,534.88; and "
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all persons who have previously received bid
documents from the Borough be notified of the passage of this Resolution when and ifit is passed
and the second and third lowest bidders' papers be retained until such time as the agreement is
signed.
E. Carter Corriston responded that Edgewater that that was the closest time reference.
After all interested parties had spoken on the ordinance, Councilman Manolio moved the hearing be
closed. So ordered.
Councilwoman Drimones moved the ordinance be adopted on .second reading and final passage,
which motion was seconded by Councilman Manolio and adopted upon a call of the roll.
ROLL CALL:
AYES : Manolio, Drimones, Kasoff, Norton
ABSENT: Plawker, Perin
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ORDINANCE NO. 2008-03
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borou gh of Englewood Cliffs, that
the following shall be amended to read as follow s:
3-5 .1 Ente ring Parks or Recreation Areas After Closing Time Prohibite d: Except ions:
Dogs in Parks or Recreation Areas.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance sha ll become effective upon adoption
and publication in accordance with law, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDA INED that all Ord inances or parts of Ordinances ofthe
Borough which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter are hereby repealed to the
extent of such inconsistency, and
This Ordinance shall take effect upon final adoption and publication according to law.
The clerk presented affidavit of publication, showing that advertisement had been made according to
law, which was ordered filed. Councilwoman Drimones moved a public hearing be held on the
ordinance. So ordered. Councilwoman moved the clerk read the ordinance by title on second
reading. So ordered. The clerk thereupon read the ordinance by title. The mayor then announced
that all interested parties would now be given opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of
the ordinance.
After ample opportunity had been given and no one responding Councilman Manolio moved the
hearing be closed. So ordered.
Councilman Manolio moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage, which
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Drimones and adopted upon a call of the roll.
ROLLCALL:
AYES: Manolio, Drimones, Kasoff, Norton
ABSENT: Plawker, Perin
Section 3. (a) The improvement hereby authorized and the purpose for which
the bonds or notes are to be issued is the reconstruction of and improvements to Clendenin Place
and Kahn Terrace in the Borough, and including all other work and materials necessary therefor
and incidental thereto.
Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times
as may be determined by the chief financial officer; provided that no note shall mature later than
one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as
may be determined by the chief financial officer. The chief financial officer shall determine all
matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the chief financial
officer's signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All
notes issued hereunder may be renewed ·from time to time subject to the provisions of the Local
Bond Law. TIle chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from
time to time, at not less than 99% of par and accrued interest, at public or private sale and to
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deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment ofthe purchase price plus accrued
interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The chief financial officer is directed to
report in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or
delivery of the notes pursuant to this bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the
amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price
obtained and the name of the purchaser.
Section 5. The capital budget or temporary capital budget (as applicable) of the
Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this bond ordinance to the extent
of any inconsistency herewith. In the event of any such inconsistency and amendment, the
resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the
amended capital budget or amended temporary capital budget (as applicable) and capita l progra m
as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Governme nt Services is on file with the
Clerk and is available there for public inspection.
Section 6. The following additional matters are hereby determined , declared, recited
and stated:
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(a) The improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance is not
a current expense. No part of the costs thereof has been or shall be specially
assessed on property specially benefited thereby. .
(b) The period of usefulness ofthe improvement or purpose, within the limitations of
the Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the
date of the bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is 10 years.
(c) The Supplementa l Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been
duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete executed
duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of
Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affa irs of the State
of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough as
defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and
notes provided in this bond ordinance by $75,000, and the obligations authorized
herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that Law .
(d) An amount not exceeding $35,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted
under N J. S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated herein for the
improvement or purpose.
Section 7. Any grant moneys rece ived for the purposes descr ibed in Section 3
hereof (other than those identified in Section 8 hereof) shall be applied either to direct payment of
the cost of the improvements or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant to this bond
ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that
such funds are so used.
Section 9. The full faith and credit of the Borough is hereby pledged to the punctual
payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance.
The obligati ons shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borou gh, and the Borough shall be
obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Borough for the
payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation ofrate or amount.
Sect ion 10. To the exte nt that any previous ordinance or resolution is inconsistent
herew ith or contradictory hereto, said ordinance or resolution is hereby repealed or amended to
the extent necessary to make it consistent herewith.
SECTION II. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first
publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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COUNCILMAN KASOFF: Legal, Transportation, Clean Communities
Englewood Cliffs application for the Open Space Grant is being heard by the committee in Bergen
County next week.
Councilwoman Norton asked if the staging area for the drainage project could be moved to the
basketball court now that school is opening soon. Mr. Bialko responded that they have an alternative
plan they are working on.
She also asked about the storage shed for Witte Field now that bids have been rejected for a third
time. Mr. Corriston will guide Mr. Bialko and Mrs. Fehre regarding negotiations for the storage shed.
Summer Camp ended on August eighth. Everyone was happy and all very well. Ambulance Corps
held a wet down for their new ambulance. The volunteers responded to 25 calls, Holy Name
responded to 33 calls. Dr. Pezzano is leaving the school system. Planning Board approved a
subdivision on Third Street.
Mayor Parisi commended the summer camp not only for the great job that they do for the kids, but
also for employing the older youths, keeping them busy and productive.
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No Report, will defer to the Deputy Police Chief regarding the Youth Academy.
Youth Academy went extremely well. It was enlightening for the officers as well as the kids.
Mayor Parisi asked if the participants received their diplomas yet. Deputy Chief Cioffi responded
that they have not.
Council agreed to have the diplomas handed out at the next Mayor and Council meeting in
September. The Little League division champions will be invited to receive their certificates as well
as Caye Jehn and Ovit who will be receiving proclamations.
National Night Out went very well, more and more residents are attending. Next year the date will be
moved to September.
Police Chief for a day was raffled off by Education Foundation for $500.00 and Mayor for $800.00.
Two officers McDermott and Waldt papers outstanding arrest,·they found a samurai sword, loaded
pistol, shot gun and narcotics. A resident of Englewood Cliffs wrote to the paper commending our
police force.
Kahn and Clendenin pre-construction meeting will be taking place soon, the NIDOT must be invited
because they are funding the majority ofthe project.
Stormwater drainage project proceeding nicely. Mauro and Rock Road area started today.
Encountered rock on Rock Road. Total rock on project has been less than antic ipated. Restoration
work is continuing on the other areas. Boswell did receive a request for NJDEP asking for extension
for the technical review, the administrative review is complete. All should dove tail nicely and fall in
place we are looking at October, Nove mber finishing date.
Mr. Mirandi addressed the Bayview and Hudson emergency repair project, stating that they will
solicit informal quotes from the two contractors currently working in town plus one other in order to
replace curbing in that area.
Mr. Bialko stated that the drainage project going along well, as Mr. Mirandi reported. The contractor
Petillo responded to the washouts caused by the recent rain, no residents were flooded, the washouts
were in the street. Storage of some of the equipment for the project is being moved from the school
to the bottom of Middlesex Avenue, the other equipment will be stored at DPW . The dirt pile being
maintained at a minimum. It must be stock piled to be picked up.
Malcolm Pime surveyed for Bergen County Utility Authority regarding our Wastewater problem.
They are investigating the water flow.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Cohen announced that there will be a flu shot clinic this fall, no date set yet. The vaccine supply
is very good this year.
ADMINISTRATION:
Mrs. Fehre reported that the department head meetings have been re-initiated by the Mayor this
month, the meeting went well, communication is key for all departments and Mayor & Council.
Mr. Corriston stated that the Cingu lar case keeps going on , a trial date is set for February 3"', 2009.
If it is decided that the Board of Adjustment was incorrect in denying the variance, the case ends. If it
is decided that the Board of Adjustment was correct, Cingular will challenge the borough's
ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Parisi brought up for discussion the item of maintenance of borough right of ways. This item
was listed on the caucus agenda, but not discussed in caucus.
Mr. Bialko stated that at this time the borough is maintaining certain right of ways in town, which are
not borough properties. Confusion regarding these properties came about due to the locations and the
builders installing fences giving the appearance that these properties do not belong to the owners
adjacent to them.
E. Carter Corriston will speak with the Tax Assessor to determine definitively who owns these
properties. Once identified, it was suggested that the town inform the residents involved, continue to
maintain until the end of this growing season, then it will be the property owners responsibility. It
was noted that the town has a ten foot right of way throughout the entire town, which of course the
town does not maintain.
The Mayor mentioned the recent memo distributed to all employees and volunteers regarding
mailings, flyers, etc., which are sent to the community. No mailings or flyers are to go out unless
approved by the Mayor or Admini strator and copied to the Council. This way everyone is equally
informed.
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a public body to go into closed sess ion during a
public meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Mayo r and Counci l of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs has deemed it
necessary to go into closed sessio n to discuss certain matters which are exempted from the public,
N OW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Englewood Cliffs will go into close d session for the following reason as outlined in NJ.SA 10:4-
12:
Police Personnel
Ambulance Corps Negotiations
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On a motion by Counci lwoman Drimones, seconded by Councilman Manolio, the meeting was
adj ourned immediately at 10:25 PM.
ATTEST : APPROVED:
Adequate notice of this meeting was given to the press and posted as required. Date and time of this
meeting was legally given as required by the "Open Public Meetings Act."
'This notice is on file with the Municipal Clerk and posted on the bulletin board.
Minutes of this meeting will be made available to the public upon the completion of typing and
proofreading by the Municipal Clerk.
Mayor Parisi announced that the caucus meeting would adjourn by 7:00 PM in order for all to attend
the wake for Neil Vill, Recreation Director, who passed away.
Minutes of the following meetings were placed on the Regular Agenda for approval.
OLD BUSINESS: A letter should be written to the Bergen County mosquito Control Commission
regarding dredging ofthe pond on Pershing Road.
NEW BUSINESS: Mayor updated the Council regarding the recent department head meeting,
including the suggestion that the Mayor and Council hold a special workshop meeting to review
suggestions from the staff regarding ordinance changes.
Mayor and Council agreed by consensus to amend the time of the October meeting to 7:30 PM in
order to accommodate the recognition of the Police Youth Academy graduates and the Hawks, Little
League Team champions.
ADJOURN:
On a motion by Councihnan Manolio, seconded by Councilman Perin the meeting was adjourned at
6:55PM.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
ALSO PRESENT:
ADEQUATE NOTICE OF TIllS MEEfING VVAS GIVEN TO THE PRESS AND POSTED AS
REQUIRED . DATE AND TIME OF TIllS MEEfING VVAS LEGALLY GIVEN AS REQUIRED
BY THE "OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT."
TIllS NOTICE IS ON FILE VVITH THE MUNlCIPAL CLERK AND POSTED ON THE
BULLEfIN BOARD.
MINUTES OF THIS MEETING VVILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON THE
COMPLETION OF TYPIN G AND PROOFREADING BY THE MUNlCIPAL CLERK.
Mayor Parisi asked everyone to remain standing. He then expressed his admiration for Neil Viii, who
passed away just a few days before. He sbared Mr. Viii's virtues as a family man, leader and all
round good citizen of Englewood Cliffs. He also stated that he would like to name the Summer
Camp after Neil Vill, somethingthat was near and dear to Mr. Vill.
E. Carter Corriston also spoke, sharing how privileged he was to be Neil's friend. Neil served as a
Borougb Clerk, Councilman and Recreation Director. He recalled the story of how he was pleased to
one of the men who welcomed Neil ViII to public service in the borough. Their friendship lasted
many years. He remembers Mr. Vill always working on recreation with the same dedication he
showed in his profession as an advertising executive. He was a great man and we were fortunate to
have him and we will always remember his dedication to our town.
Mayor Parisi asked Caye Jehu to come forward to the dais. He announced Mrs. Jehu's retirement as
editor of the Views on the Cliffs. He then read and presented, the following proclamation to Mrs.
Jehn:
PROCLAMA nON
WHEREAS, the Mayor & Council of the Borough.of Engl ew ood Cli ffs wi sh to
honor dedication and excellen ce of service; and »
WH EREAS, Mrs. Jehn, together with her hu sband Russell Jehn , created the
Views on the Cliffs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jehn co-authored the bo ok The History of Englewood
Cliffs 1964- 1994; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Jehn 's dedication to volunteerism and Englewoo d Cliffs has
extended to serving the senior citi zens as an officer and board member; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jehn were instrumental in founding the senior citizen
transportation to supermarkets and shopp ing malls; and
WHEREA S, Mrs. Jehn continues to wri te and edit the senior CItizen club 's
newsl etter and arrange the senior transporta tion schedule to the supermarkets and
WHEREAS, although Caye Jehn has decided to retire as editor, writer, and
photographer, she will always be appreciated for her dedication as a founder of
the Views on the Cliffs newsletter.
Mrs. Jehn thanke d the Mayor and Council. She stated that she loves Englewood Cliffs and enj oyed
working on the Views on the Cliffs .
CLAIMS:
On a motion by Councilwoman Norton, seconded by Co uncilman Manolio, the Claims for the month
of September, 2008 were ordered paid.
RESOLUTIONS:
On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilman Perin, the meeting was opened to
public comment on the resolutions.
On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilman Perin, the meeting was closed to
public comment.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Plawker, Manolio , Drimones, Kasoff, Norton, Perin
RESOLUTION 2008-10,1
WHEREAS, the President in Homeland Security Directive (HSPD)-5, directed the Secretary of
the Department of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management
System which would provide a consi stent nationwide approach for Federal, State, local, and tribal
gove rnments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prepare for, prevent, respond to,
and recover from dome stic incidents, regardl ess of cause, size, or complexity;
WHEREAS, the collective input and guidance from all Federal, State, local, and tribal homeland
security partners has been , and will continue to be , vital to the effective implementation and
utilization of a comprehensive NIMS ;
WHEREAS, it is nece ssary and desirable that all Federal, State, local, and tribal emergency
agencies and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and effic iently provi de the highest
levels of incident management ;
WHEREAS, HSPD-5 requires Federal departments and agencies to make adoption of the NIM S
by State, tribal , and local organizations a condition for Federal preparedness assistance beginning
in fiscal year 2005 ;
WHEREAS, to facilitate the most effic ient and effec tive incident management it is critical that
Federal, State, local, and tribal organizations utilize standardized termin ology, standardized
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organizational structures, interoperable communications, consolidated action plans, unified
command structures, uniform personnel qualification standards, uniform standards for plannin g,
training, and exercising, comprehensive resource management, and designated incident facilities
during emergencies or disasters;
WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel, commu nications,
facilities and resources will improve the State' s ability to utilize federal funding to eubance local
and state agency readiness, maintain first responder safety, and streamline incident management
processes;
WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components of NIM S are already an integral part of
various incident management activities throughout the State, including current emergency
management training programs; and
RESOLUTION 08-102,
TITLE: ESTIMATE #3, Ca stle Drive and Adjoining Roadways, Drainage Improvement
Borough of Englewood Cliffs, does hereby approve the payment of $281 ,008.14 to
Petillo, Inc. for work completed to date on the Castle Drive and Adjoining Roadways Drainage
Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION N O . 2008-103
WHEREAS , the bids have been reviewed by the Municip al Attorney; and
WHEREAS , the Mayor and Council are desirous of awarding the contract to the
bidder providing the lowest cost to the Borough ; and
WHEREAS, Grinnell R ecycling, Inc. , has pro vided the lowest total cost in the
amount of Seven Dollars and Seventy Two Cents ($7.72) per cubi c yard; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Municipal Att orn ey that the contract
be aw arded to Grinnell Re cycling, Inc .,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all persons who have previously rec eived bid
doc uments from the Borough be notified of the p assage of this Resolution when and if it
is passed and the second and third lowest bidders' papers.be retained until such time as
the agreement is signed.
On a motion by Councilman Perin, seconded by Councilman Plawker, the meeting was opened
to public comment on Resolution 2008-100.
Joseph Favaro, retired Municipal Clerk, worked with Mrs. Manolio for many years. She will be very
hard to replace, he misses her most of all fellow employees.
E. Carter Corriston, Municipal Attorney, shared his memory of delivering mail to the Manolios when
they lived in Fort Lee. She was a wonderful woman to work with.
Arthur Goldstein, Ordinance Compliance Officer, stated that he learned more from Marline in one
month than subsequently.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Plawker, Drimones, Kasoff, Norton, Perin
ABSTAIN: Manolio
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RESOLUTION 08-100
WHEREAS, Marline Manoli o, Control Person for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs' Building
Department has retired from her position in the Borough after 25 years of servic e; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs is desirous of
commending the outstanding service and dedication of Mrs. Mano lio; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Manolio served the Borough of Englewoo d Cliffs with pride and distinction;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs . Manolio will be greatly missed by the Mayor and Council as well as by her
fellow employees; and
.,
WHEREAS, her sense of humor and willingness to help the residents of Englewood Cliffs was
appreciated by all.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLYED , that the Mayor and Council extend their sincere gratitude and heartfelt
appreciation for the devoted service of Mrs . Manolio to the municipality and the reside nts of
Englewoo d Cliffs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLYED , that the Mayor and Council also extend their very best wishes
to Mrs . Mano lio for many years of good health and happiness in her retirement.
ORDINANCE JlNTRODUCTION
Councihnan Manolio moved the ordinance be given its first reading. So ordered.
The Municipal Clerk read the said ordinance by title. Councilman Manolio moved the ordinance
be adopted on first reading and published in the Press Journal on October 2, 2008.
The pub lic hearing to be held on October 15, 2008 . Motion was seco nded by Councilman Perin .
The ordinance was approved at the first reading upon the call of the roll.
M ayor Parisi asked Mrs. Fehre to read the proclam ation for:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
No Report
Soccer started last wee k, one week later than scheduled due to wea ther. The participants are from
kindergarten to high school age. The pro gram is overseen Paul Duffy and Jon Norton.
Garbage: no comp laints. Lighting: street light outages are being collected and reported.
Difficult to report recreation, we lost our heart and soul of recreatio n. We always knew Mr. Vill was
just a phone call away. Councilwoman Norton also commented that she enjoyed seeing the pictures
at the wake, especially the pictures of Mr. Vill as her father 's running mate for council.
George Drirnones reported that the East Bergen Fire Fighters will be hosting a fire prevention
exposition in Edge water.
No report. Councilman Plawker echoes the sentiments of all who spoke about Neil ViiI. Mr . ViII was
a very nice guy whose heritage of goodness can be seen in his children.
Difficult to talk about Neil ViII. Mr. Vill was assigned to her when she was first elected. He was the
supportive of the change for summer cam p. All directors in summer camp will miss him. She has
known Mr. Vill since she was a youngster at Holy Trinity.
Mayor Parisi inquired as to the annual donation of $1000.00 to PTA from the borough to assist in the
fund raising efforts and if DPW was prepared to assist as well. Councilwoman Norton answered that
the donation was made and Mr. Bialko answered that the DPW was prepared.
Knew Mr. Vill a very long time. He was the Basketball coach at Holy Trinity when he was young.
He appreciated Mr. Vill's wisdom on many things.
Board of Adj ustment continued a hearing for a height and lot variance and approved a size variance
for 12 Sylvan.
REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR:
We will be receiving $92,500.00 in matching funds from the Bergen County Open Space Grant.
Councilman Manolio and Counci lwoman Lynn Norton documented the improvements needed for
the basketball court. Mr. Mirandi produced the specifications necessary in order to apply for the
grant in a timely manner.
ATTEST : AP PROVED:
ALSO PRESENT:
Adequate notice of this meeting was given to the press and posted as required. Date and time of this
meeting was legally given as required by the "Open Public Meetings Act."
This notice is on file with the Municipal Clerk and posted on the bulletin board.
Minutes of this meeting will be made available to the public upon the completion of typing and
proofreading by the Municipal Clerk.
Mayor Parisi announced that the caucus would be brief due to presentations at the regular meeting
which will begin at 7:30.
RESOLUTION 08-104
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a public body to go into closed session during a
public meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs has deemed it
necessary to go into closed session to discuss certain matters which are exempted from the public,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Englewood Cliffs will go into closed session for the following reason as outlined in N.J.S .A. 10:4-
12:
Police Personnel
On a motion by Councilman Perin, seconded by Councilwoman Norton, the Mayor and Council
return ed to open session at 7:07 PM. .
ORDINANCE 2008-10 was discussed. There was a difference of opinion as to whether the
ordinance should allow ten days of chipping or five days of chipping with the option to extend
another five days. Council came to consensus not to adopt at the regular meeting, the ordinance will
be carried to the next meeting. Council would like opinion of the Construction Official regarding the
days necessary.
Lynn Norton explained the necessity of Resolution 2008-107. She and the Mayor discussed the
economy as it is affecting the home sales. They would like the borough to be pro-active on behalf of
the residents regarding any adjustments to the recent revaluation. .
Mr. Mirandi, Borough Engineer, reviewed the progress ofthe drainage project including the
restoration work in progress. There is a resident requesting more than restoration to the original
condition of their prop erty. The resident would also like their own contractor to do the restoration. It
was proposed that a dollar amount be agreed upon , then have a release signed by the resident.
ADJOURN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
ALSO PRESENT:
AD EQUATE NOTICE OF TIllS MEETING WAS GWEN TO THE PRESS AND POSTED AS
REQUIRED. DATE AND TIME OF TIllS MEETING WAS LEGALLY GWEN AS REQUIRED
BY THE "OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT."
ruts NOTICE IS ON FILE WITH THE MUNICIPAL CLERK AND POSTED ON THE
BULLETIN BOARD.
MINUTES OF rats MEETING WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON THE
COMPLETION OF TYPING AND PROOFREADING BY THE MUNICIPAL CLERK.
Mayor Parisi announced the presentation of awards and recognition taking place at the meeting for
the Junior Police Academy and the Englewood Cliffs Little League.
Police Chief Tho mas Bauernschmidt gave an over view of the Junior Police Academ y, followed by a
power point presentation of pictures of the participants durin g the week of the academy .
Duringtechnical difficulties the Mayor spoke to the young people in the audience about some of the
work accomplished at Mayor and Council meetings.
At the conclusion of the slide show Mayor Parisi and Chief Bauemschmidtpresented the participants
with Certificates of Achievement and picture of all participants.
Mayor Parisi then announced the winning of the district six championship by the 12 and under
Hawks team. Councilwoman Lynn Norton read the council's proclamation congratulating the
Hawks. The team members and coaches were presented with a copy of the proclamation and a team
picture.
PROCLAMAnON
WHEREAS, the Mayor & Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs wish to
acknowledge excellence in sportsmanship ; and
WHEREAS, the Englewood Cliffs Little League team, the twelve and under
HAWKS, excelled as the 2008 District 6 Cham pions; and
WH EREAS , during the recent years of Little League Baseball the ten and under
HAWKS were 2005 District 6 Champions and 2006 District 6 Champions; and
WHEREAS, the victory achieved by the twelve and under HAWKS is a source of
pride and enjoyment for the entire community.
CLAIMS:
On a motion by Councilwoman Norton, seconded by Councilman Perin, the Claims for the month of
October, 2008 were ordered paid.
RESOLUTIONS:
On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilwoman Norton, the meeting was opened
to public comment on the resolutions.
Mayor Parisi asked Councilwoman Lynn Norton to speak regarding resolution 2008-107.
Councilwoman Norton explained that by passing this resolution the council will be petitioning the
State and County for an additional reassessment in order to reflect any adjustment in house sales due
to the current state of the economy .
Mayor Parisi thanked Councilwoman Norton for bringing forth this resolution . The Mayo r then
explained resolution 2008-105 noting that the centennial fund had about two thousand dollars in their
account. The Council would only be recommending it be donated to the seniors; it is the Centennial
Committee's decision.
ROLLCALL:
AYES: Manolio, Drimones, Norton, Perin
ABSENT: Plawker, Kasoff
RESOLUTION 08-105
WHEREAS , there remains a balance in the Englewood Cliffs Centennial Fund account; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Englewood Cliffs encourages the centennial fund treasurer to donate the existing funds to the
Englewood Cliffs Senior Citizen Club.
RESOLUTION 08-106
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs changes the
depository for the COAH Fund Account from the Bank of New Jersey to the TD North Bank.
RESOLUTION 2008-107
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined that the present state of the
economy has had a sub stantial effect on the value of property in Bergen County and that
therefore, it is important to the Englewood Cliffs taxpayers that the revaluation of 2008
be re-examined and revised accordingly;
WHEREAS, The Am y Kl ette Newm an Foundation has don ated $1,000 .00 to the Englewood
Cli ffs Police Department; and
WHEREAS, a check in the amount of$l,OOO.OO has been received by the Borough and has been
deposited in the Borough's Police Trust Fund account;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Englewood Cliffs Mayor and Council does hereby accept the
generous donation of The Amy Klette Newman Fo undatio n.
RESOLUTION 08-109
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TITLE: ESTIMATE #4, Castle Drive and Adjoining Roadways, Drainage Improvement
ORDINANCE N O. 2008-10
Mayor Parisi announced that the adop tio n of the ord in an ce 2008-10 was being held for a
month due to the need of advice ne eded from o ur Construction Official.
Mayor Parisi mentioned the Suburbanite newsletter that is done for Closter. Shirley Raffael brou ght
this newsletter to our attention. He asked Mrs. Fehre to gather more details about the pro cess.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ABSENT
Soccer is mid-season, approximately 270 children from kindergarten to high school. Great weather
and feedback. There may be an adult vs. high school student game at the end of the season.
Other than soccer, there are no sports at this time. Thank you to the PTA for a great Fall Festival, our
Fire Chief was in the dunk tank along with two other fire fighters and the Mayor. The participation
was greatly appreciated.
ABSENT
No Planning Board meeting . Ambulance Corps and Holy Name are doing a fabulous job. There were
61 calls, only two went to Mutual aid, we responded to seven mutual aid calls . Between our corps,
Holy Name and our Police Department our town should be really proud of themselves.
Fall Festival was a wonderful success, kudos to PTA and their board.
Mayor asked if one of the contractors would be able to put a path between the Police Station and
Administration Building. Also, look into ligbts in that area.
REPORT OF CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR:
All is well, we are on schedule with safety meetings, etc. W!' .will be attending an election class
Thursday headed by the Bergen County election officials.
Mayor Parisi commented that he was pleased to see in the paper that Englewood Cliffs was the 72"d
ritziest town in the USA. He also commented that the day before was the last day to register to vote.
Bergen County received approximately 40,000 newly registered voters during the last few weeks.
On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilman Perin, the public portion of the
meeting was closed. Carried.
On a motion by Councilman Mano lio, seconded by Councilwoman Norton, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:10 PM.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
ALSO PRESENT:
Adequate notice of this meeting was given to the press and posted as required. Date and time of this
meeting was legally given as required by the "Open Public Meetings Act."
This notice is on file with the Municipal Clerk and posted on the bulletin board.
Minutes of this meeting will be made available to the public upon the completion of typing and
proofreading by the Municipal Clerk.
On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilman Perin, the following resolution was
approved.
RESOLUTION 08-114
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a public body to go into closed session during a
public meeting, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Englewood Cliffs will go into closed session for the following reason as outlined in NJ.S.A. 10:4-
12:
On a motion by Manolio, seconded by Plawker, the Mayor and Council returned to open session at
7:30PM..
The Mayor reminded everyone to attend the National Incident Management Training.
The Mayor and Council Members discussed the various restoration items that need addressing due to
the drainage project. The Mayor asked that a list be made. All items should be satisfactory before
final payment is made.
The chipping portion of the ordinance remains the same. The blasting has been amended to conform
to state statutes.
The engineer's estimate for the third phase of Woodland Park needs revising. A committee will be
formed to review the project and costs. Mrs. Fehre will contact the county regarding the Open Space
Grant awarded to the borough for this project.
ADJOURN:
On a motion by councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilman Perin, the meeting was adjourned at
7:52PM.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
.'
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Parisi asked for a moment of silent thought for Lori Murphy, wife of Patrolman Brian
Murphy, who sadly passed away recently. He also asked that everyone remember all veterans in
honor of Veterans' Day
ADEQUATE NOTICE OF rms MEETING WAS GIVEN TO THE PRESS AND POSTED AS
REQUIRED. DATE AND TIME OF rms MEETING WAS LEGALLY GIVEN AS REQUIRED
BY THE "OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT."
rms NOTICE IS ON FILE WITH THE MUNlCIPAL CLERK AND POSTED ON THE
BULLETIN BOARD.
MINUTES OF rats MEETING WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON THE
COMPLETION OF TYPING AND PROOFREADING BY THE MUNlCIPAL CLERK.
CLAIMS:
On a motion by Councilwoman Norton, seconded by Councilwoman Drimones , the Claims for the
month ofNovember, 2008 were ordered paid.
RESOLUTIONS:
On a motion by Councilman Perin, seconded by Councilwoman Drimones, the meeting was opened
to public comment on all resolutions.
On a motion by Councilman Plawker, seconded by Councihnan Manolio, the meeting was closed to
public comment.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Plawker, Manolio, Drimones , Kasoff, Norton, Perin
RESOLUTION OS-IlO
WHEREAS, The Borough of Englewood Cliffs, with the assistance from the New J ersey
Meadowlands Commission and the Bergen County Office of Emergency M anagem ent, has
gathere d information and prepared the Bergen County Natural H azard M itigation Pl an; and
WHEREAS, the Bergen County N atu ral Hazard M itigation Plan has beeo prep ared in
accordance with the Disas ter Mitigation Act of 2000; and
WHEREAS, The Borough of Engl ewood Cliffs is a local uni t of government that has afforded
the citizens an opportunity to comm ent and provide input in thb Plan and the actions in the Plan;
and '
WHEREAS , The Borough of Englewood Cliffs has reviewed the Plan and affirms that the
Plan will be updated no less than every five yea rs;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RES OLVED by The Borough of Englewood Cliffs M ayor and
Counc il adopts the Bergen County N atural H azard Mitigation Plan as this j urisd iction's
Natural Hazard M itigation Plan, and resolves to exec ute the actions in the Plan .
RESOLUTION OS-Ill
English Paving Co., Inc. for work cnmpleted to date on the Improvements to Kahn and Clendinen
Place project.
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RESOLUTION 08-112
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs does
hereby authorize the Mayor to sign 2009 Bloodborne Pathogen Program Professional Services
Agreement with the Bergen County Department of Health Services.
RESOLUTION 08-113
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs does
hereby authorize the Mayor to sign 2009 Animal Control Contract with the Bergen County
Department of Health Services .
RESOLUTION 08-115
WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs, County of
Bergen, State of New Jersey recognizes that the abuse of alcohol and drugs is a serious problem
in our society amongst persons of all ages; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council further recognizes that it is incumbent upon not
only public officials but upon the entire community to take action to prevent such abuses in our
community; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council has applied for funding to the Governor's Council
on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the County of Bergen;
1. The Englewood Cliffs Mayor and Council does hereby authorize submission of
an application for the Municipal Alliance Grant for calendar year 2009 in the
amount of $11,017.
2. The Englewood Cliffs Mayor and Council acknowledges the terms and
conditions for administering the Municipal Alliance grant, including the
administrative compliance and audit requirements.
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RESOLUTION 08-116
TITLE: ESTIMATE #5, Castle Drive and Adjoining Roadways, Drainage Improvement
Petillo, Inc. for work completed to date on the Castle Drive and Adjoining Roadways Drainage
ORDINANCE 2008-10
The clerk presented affidavit of publication, showing that advertiseme nt had been made according to
law, which was ordered filed. Councilman Manolio moved a public hearing be held on the
ordinance. So ordered. Counc ilman Manolio moved the clerk read the ordinance by title on second
reading. So ordered. The clerk thereupon read the ordinance by title. TIle may or then announced
that all interested parties would now be given opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of
the ordinance.
Steven Rubinsky, resident inquired about notification to residents regarding blasting and chipping .
Mayor Parisi explained the intent of the ordinance, which is to limit hours and days for chipping.
Mary O'Shea asked about issuing permits for chipping. Mayor Parisi responded that the construction
official has some discretion in the length of time, however the intent is to curtail that time.
After all interested parties had spoken on the ordinance; Councilman Manolio moved the hearing be
closed. So ordered.
Councibnan Manolio moved the ordinance be adopted on second reading and final passage, which
motion was seconded by Councibnan Perinand adopted upona call of the roll.
Blasting
a. Any person intending to conduct a blasting operation shall notify the New
Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Workplace Standards, Mine Safety Section in
Trenton of such intention prior to conducting the blasting operation via phone followed
by fax transmittal or in writing. Such notification must be received by the Division 0
Workplace Standards no later than 3:00 P.M. of the previous business day prior to
conducting the blasting operation on forms specified by the Department of Labor.
Illegible or incomplete notifications shall not be acceptable. Notifications shall include:
Any person conducting blasti ng operations shall have at the blasti ng site a current
permit to use explosives and evidence of insurance required by NJ.A.C. 12:190-7.5, and
a Fire Safety Permit.
a. Blasting, except during normal unusual conditions and when approved by the
Commissioner of Labor, shall be conducted only during daylight hours, but shall not be
conducted before 8:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M. on the day of blasting. Prior to conducting
any blasting operations, notification shall be made to the Police Department.
Notifications shall include the specific location and intended time of blasting.
c. Loading of explosives into blast holes shall not be performed in other than
daylight hours on the day of blasting, except as approved by the Commissioner of Labor.
d. Where loading of blast holes has occurred and blasting cannot be safely
accomplished within the limits prescribed by (a) and (c) above, the blast holes shall be
attended until the explosives have been disposed of, and the person conducting the
blasting operations shall notify the appropriate officials of the Division of Workplace
Standards.
N.J.A.C.5:70-2.12(b)7 Penalties
Chipping
b. Chipping shall be prohibited except during the following days and times:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Penalties
The maximum penalty for any act or omission inviolation of this section of the
ordinance shall be not be more than Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars per violation per
day.
This ordinance shall take effect upon final adoption and publication according to
law.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
No report
Winding down outdoor soccer playoffs are this weekend followed by a party a few weeks later.
Indoor soccer starts January 2009.
Basketball season will be starting soon. Mr. Duffy is in the audience. He has had a wonderful
program for the last three years. There is also yoga and aerobics at North Cliffs. The participants love
the program. There is a soccer program that is being formed for youths over sixteen.
Mayor Parisi thanked the Fire Department for their invitation to tile Fireman's Ball.
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COUNCILWOMAN DRIMONES: Ambulance COipS, Beautification, Planning Board, BOE
No Planning Board meeting this month. There were 62 ambulance calls this month, 35 answered by
Englewood Cliffs, 19 answered by Holy Name and five mutual aid responses.
Board of Adjustment met and appro ved variance for 30 I Sylvan Avenue and 487 Sylvan Avenue.
They continued an application for 180 Chestnut Street.
Collecting leaves, trying to remind residents to have leaves piled away from the curb .
The DEP inspected the tanks. The paint labeling the tanks is worn and needs to be redone.
Mayor Parisi commented on the StormwateriGreen Committee, stating that they are moving forward
with ideas to have
The drainage project is substantially complete. The restoration work will be done.
The project for NJDOT local aid grant for Kahn and Clendenin is substantially complete as well.
Mayor asked if the dirt at the basketball court has been cleaned up yet by the contractor for the
drainage project. Rodney replied that is not cleaned up yet.
Halloween, Irving Avenue was the place to be! TIle Mayor and Councilwoman Norton noted that the
police did a fantastic job protecting the streets for the children on Halloween.
It is the burglary season. Be sure to leave lights on, set alarms, talk to neighbors.
Lori Am1 Murphy passed away. There was a very nice service for her.
REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR:
Department head meeting was very productive. We invited the new superintendent of our schools
and the business administrator. There was an in depth conversation about sharing many
purchases /services.
Health department flu vaccination clinic was very successful. Vaccinations were given in homes of
home bound residents.
Steven Rubinsky , resident, stated that many people pile the leaves too far away from the curb.
It was explained that the application form given to landscapers has a statement regarding proper
placement ofleaves just above the signature area.
Mr. Rubinsky also inquired as to the minutes that were on the agenda from the previous year. Mayor
Parisi and Mrs. Fehre explained that the Mayor and Council granted the Clerk a leave from typing
minutes during the construction/renovation of 482 Hudson Terrace. TIle minutes are being caught up.
Mary O'Shea, resident, asked about resolution 08-114. Mayor explained that this was the resolution
read out loud to enter closed session during the caucus meeting.
Joe Cioffi, resident, stated that he does not receive town flyers.
Steven Duffy, resident, thanked all the people on the Council for what they do for the borough. He
especially wanted to thank Lynn Norton and Patricia Drimones for all of their dedication to the town.
He wished them the best ofluck.
On a motion by Councilwoman Norton, seconded by Councilman Manolio, the public portion of the
meeting was closed. Carried.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
ALSO PRESENT:
Adequate notice of this meeting was given to the press and posted as required. Date and time of this
meeting was legally given as required by the "Open Public Meetings Act."
This notice is on file with the Municipal Clerk and posted on the bulletin board.
Minutes of this meeting will be made available to the public upon the completion of typing and
proofreading by the Municipal Clerk.
RESOLUTION 08-118
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a public body to go into closed session during a public
meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs has deemed it
necessary to go into closed session to discuss certain matters which are exempted from the public,
Review of Personnel
Review of Requests for Qualifications of Professionals
Tax Appeal - CNBC
Tax Appeal- Palestroni Property
Litigation - Agresta vs . Englewood Cliffs et als
Police Negotiations
Mayor Parisi announced the receipt of congratulations letters from Governor Corzine and Senator
Weinberg for the $150,000.00 grant the borough received for the 2008 Road Improvement Program.
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2008- 119 Authorize Mayor to Sign Shade Tree Forestry Management Plan
120 Appro ve Payment to Kasler Associates
121 Approve Purchase Police Vehicle
122 Award Contract Shade Tree Removal and Pruning
123 Authorize Agreement BC Employ ee Assistanc e Program
124 Revaluation Borough of Englewood Cliffs
Mayor Parisi and Carter Corriston announced that the funds to pay Kasler Associates come from the
COAH Development Fees collected by the borough's building department.
Mayor Parisi explained that resolution 2d08-l24 was the second step being taken after the Council
approved the action to go forward with the request for a reassessment for the Borough of Englewood
Cliffs. Steven Muhlstock will address the issue further at the regular meeting.
2008 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MINUTES - BOROUGH OF ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS
RETRIEVED UNDER THE NJ OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT P.L.1963, C.73 (C.47:1A-1 ET SEQ.)
COURTESY OF COUNCILMAN ROBERT AGRESTA
TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE - HTTP://WWW.ROBERTAGRESTA.COM
MAY 05 2009 2008-000101-REV1
NEW BUSINESS: Items listed for new business were announced, but not addressed due to time
constraints.
Mayor Parisi noted the need to procure more grants for the borough and asked Councilman Plawker
to assist. The Emergency Response Team will be reviewed and discussed as soon as possible.
ATTEST: APPROVED: