M I N U T E S Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers Monday, August 13, :00pm

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1 M I N U T E S Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers Monday, August 13, :00pm CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Council President Bromberg called the meeting to order at 8:00pm in the Council Chambers located at 406 Rivervale Road, River Vale, New Jersey SALUTE TO FLAG Council President Bromberg asked all in attendance to rise and join him in a Salute to the Flag. SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT ROLL CALL Council President Bromberg read the Sunshine Statement into the record, as follows: In accordance with the provisions set forth in the Open Public Meetings Law, notification of this meeting has been sent to all officially appointed Township newspapers and notice is posted at the Municipal Office. Councilman Ben-Yishay, Councilwoman Sieg and Council President Bromberg were present. Councilmembers Criscuolo and Donovan were absent. Also present: Mayor Glen Jasionowski, Business Administrator/CFO Gennaro Rotella, Township Attorney Silvana Raso, Township Engineer Chris Statile, Police Chief William Giordano, Judge Vincent Galasso and Township Clerk Karen Campanelli. Police Department Promotion SWEARING IN SERGEANT JOHN GUGLIELMOTTI Mayor Jasionowski commented that this is a very happy day. The Mayor next read into the record the many accomplishments of Sergeant Guglielmotti. Sergeant John Guglielmotti joined the River Vale Police Department in April of Prior to joining the Department John had working for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as a State Ranger. John became heavily involved in the Community Policing Unit; participating as a D.A.R.E. instructor and Junior Police Academy instructor. He eventually became the coordinator of the D.A.R.E. Program. John has also served also the Department s radio expert and was instrumental with the transfer of dispatch services to Northwest Bergen County Dispatch. John also serves as a Deputy Coordinator with the Office of Emergency Management, a fire arms instructor and NARCAN deployment instructor. The Mayor added that they could not have done the transition to Northwest Bergen County Central Dispatch without the hard work and efforts of Sergeant Guglielmotti. The Mayor also announced that present this evening is John s wife retired River Vale Police Officer Valerie Guglielmotti and their son Aiden. Judge Galasso then read the Oath of Office and swore in Sergeant Guglielmotti. Council President Bromberg called for a brief recess at 8:05pm. The meeting was called back to order at 8:08pm. ROLL CALL Councilman Ben-Yishay, Councilwoman Sieg and Council President Bromberg were present. Mayor s Comments The Mayor had no comments this evening. 1

2 Council Comments There were no Council comments this evening. Business Administrator s Report Mr. Rotella had no report this evening. Township Engineer s Report Mr. Statile reported that the Road Program is near completion and overall the project went well. He is also adding two more blocks to be paved. He next reported that the Giordano Playground is also complete and the next step is putting down the fall protection chips. Mr. Statile added that the rain has made it challenging to complete this project. He also reported that the contractor for the Pavilion is waiting for better weather to pour the footings for the project. Mr. Statile is soliciting bids for the sidewalk work at the Senior/Community Center which is being funding by a CDBG grant. He reported that work is continuing on the Miniature Golf Course and Gennaro is working on relocating a water service connection which will then clear the area where the course will be located. Mr. Statile concluded with a brief update on the Safe Routes to School grant application for the sidewalk improvements on Rivervale Road going to Woodside School. The grant application submission date for the project is September 18 th. 1 st Hearing of the Public Motion by Councilwoman Sieg; second by Councilman Ben-Yishay to open the meeting to the public. Jim Hanna 381 Sunset Road Mr. Hanna thanked the Mayor and Council for the newly installed AEDs at the Firehouses. Mayor Jasionowski asked Mr. Hanna for his availability to attend a Council meeting to be recognized for his 50 years of service with the River Vale Fire Department. There being no further questions or comments from the public. Motion by Councilwoman Sieg; second by Councilman Ben-Yishay to close the meeting to the public. RESOLUTIONS Motion by Councilman Ben-Yishay; seconded by Councilwoman Sieg to approve Resolutions through as a Consent Agenda as follows: Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING MINUTES JULY 23, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of River Vale that the minutes of the July 23, 2018 Council meeting of the Township Council are hereby approved.. Resolution # RESOLUTION (Builders Escrow Refund) WHEREAS, the applicant 526 Brook Ave LLC had posted escrow for a house renovation project located at 526 Brook Avenue (Block 1301, Lot 47); and 2

3 WHEREAS, both the Township Engineer and Construction Code Official have inspected this project and deemed it complete; the applicant has also made a $ contribution to the tree bank as requested by Township Engineer and therefore the escrow may be released. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of River Vale that the remaining Escrow Deposit be released. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of River Vale that the Treasurer is hereby directed to issue a municipal check as follows: Payable to: Marek Gargas Mailing Address: 137 Monroe Street Garfield, NJ $ Account: S Resolution # RESOLUTION TOWNSHIP OF RIVER VALE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM WHEREAS, the federally funded Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program strives to empower communities to make walking and bicycling to school a safe and routine activity by making funding available for a wide variety of projects and activities that support and encourage students to walk and bicycle to school; and WHEREAS, in New Jersey, these funds are available through and administered by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and can be used to fund a variety of both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects that benefit elementary and middle school children in grades K-8, both public and private schools; and WHEREAS, the government of the Township of River Vale has worked closely with the River Vale School District on making safety improvements along the routes to the Woodside Elementary School; and WHEREAS, in partnership with the River Vale School District, the Township of River Vale intends to apply to the New Jersey Safe Routes to School Program for funding to support infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects in accordance with the program requirements and as detailed in said application; WHEREAS, the Township of River Vale desires to receive $453,360 in funds from the New Jersey Department of Transportation SRTS Program for the purpose of making pedestrian/biking safety improvements along routes to the Woodside Elementary School; and BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application SRS Woodside School Regional Safety Enh to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Township of River Vale. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Township of River Vale and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township of River Vale commits to the future maintenance of the proposed improvements. Resolution # REFUND (RVCC Junior Camp Registration Fee) 3

4 WHEREAS, the following individual is requesting a refund of the River Vale Country Club Junior Camp registration fee; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer has certified the availability of funds in the Golf Course Operating Account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of River Vale that said refund is approved and the Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a municipal check payable as follows: Payable to: Randy Mintz 16 Mill Road Extension Woodcliff Lake, NJ Refund Amount: $ Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR YCS FOUNDATION (50/50) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct an on premises 50/50 raffle is issued to: YCS Fdn Inc 284 Broadway Newark, NJ Rivervale Road October 9, 2018 (4:00pm 7:30pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 529 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR YCS FOUNDATION (MERCHANDISE RAFFLE) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct a merchandise raffle is issued to: YCS Fdn Inc 284 Broadway Newark, NJ Rivervale Road October 9, 2018 (4:00pm 7:30pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 530 Resolution #

5 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (50/50) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct an on premises 50/50 raffle is issued to: The Valley Hospital Foundation Inc. 223 North Van Dien Avenue Ridgewood, NJ Valley Brook 15 Rivervale Road September 17, 2018 (9:00am 3:00pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 531 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (TRICKY TRAY) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct a Tricky Tray raffle is issued to: The Valley Hospital Foundation Inc. 223 North Van Dien Avenue Ridgewood, NJ Valley Brook 15 Rivervale Road September 17, 2018 (9:00am 3:00pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 532 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH (TRICKY TRAY) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct a Tricky Tray raffle is issued to: St. John the Baptist Church 69 Valley Street Hillsdale, NJ River Vale Country Club 660 Rivervale Road September 24, 2018 (5:30m 10:00pm) I.D. #:

6 RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 533 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR WESTWOOD CHARITY GOLF OUTING INC. (50/50) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct an on premises 50/50 raffle is issued to: Westwood Charity Golf Outing Inc. 37 Goodwin Terrace Westwood, NJ Valley Brook 15 Rivervale Road September 6, 2018 (7:00am 3:00pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 534 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR WESTWOOD CHARITY GOLF OUTING INC. (merchandise raffle) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct a merchandise raffle is issued to: Westwood Charity Golf Outing Inc. 37 Goodwin Terrace Westwood, NJ Valley Brook 15 Rivervale Road September 6, 2018 (7:00am 3:00pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 535 Resolution # R E S O L U T I O N REFUND TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, tax overpayments were received for the 3rd quarter of 2018 and the property owners have requested a refund of said overpayments. 6

7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of River Vale, that the Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue municipal checks as follows: Payable to: Kedar Gokhale Payable to: Arvest/Central Mortgage Mail to: Mail to: 571 Wayne Drive Lereta, LLC Tax Service Attn: Refund Department Refund amount $3, Parkview Drive Block 408, Lot 8 Covina, CA Winada Place Refund Amount: $4, Block 1720, Lot 21 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR PTO GRANT SCHOOL (CASINO NIGHT) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct a Casino Night is issued to: PTO Grant School 100 Grant Avenue Dumont, NJ Rivervale Road October 25, 2018 (6:00pm 11:30pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 536 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR PTO GRANT SCHOOL (ON PREMISES 50/50) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct an on premises 50/50 raffle is issued to: PTO Grant School 100 Grant Avenue Dumont, NJ Rivervale Road October 25, 2018 (6:00pm 11:30pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 537 7

8 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR PTO GRANT SCHOOL (TRICKY TRAY) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct a Tricky Tray raffle is issued to: PTO Grant School 100 Grant Avenue Dumont, NJ Rivervale Road October 25, 2018 (6:00pm 11:30pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 538 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR PTO GRANT SCHOOL (OFF PREMISES 50/50) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct an off premises 50/50 raffle is issued to: PTO Grant School 100 Grant Avenue Dumont, NJ Rivervale Road October 25, 2018 (6:00pm 11:30pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 539 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR PARAMUS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (ON PREMISES 50/50) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct an on premises 50/50 raffle is issued to: Paramus Catholic Regional High School Parents Council 425 Paramus Road Paramus, NJ

9 449 Rivervale Road September 20, 2018 (8:00am 3:00pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 540 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR PARAMUS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (MERCHANDISE RAFFLE) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct a merchandise raffle is issued to: Paramus Catholic Regional High School Parents Council 425 Paramus Road Paramus, NJ Rivervale Road September 20, 2018 (8:00am 3:00pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 541 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR IMMACULATE HEART ACADEMY PARENTS CLUB (OFF PERMISES 50/50) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct an off premises 50/50 raffle is issued to: Immaculate Heart Academy Parents Club 500 Van Emburgh Avenue Washington Township, NJ Florentine Gardens 97 Rivervale Road December 2, 2018 (3:00pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 542 9

10 Resolution # RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RAFFLE LICENSE FOR IMMACULATE HEART ACADEMY PARENTS CLUB (MERCHANDISE RAFFLE) BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the following license to conduct a merchandise raffle is issued to: Immaculate Heart Academy Parents Club 500 Van Emburgh Avenue Washington Township, NJ Florentine Gardens 97 Rivervale Road December 2, 2018 (11:00am - 3:00pm) I.D. #: RAFFFLE LICENSE: RL 543 Resolution # PAYMENT OF BILLS BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of River Vale that the Business Administrator is hereby authorized to pay the following claims: CURRENT ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 132, RESERVE CURRENT ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 2, GOLF COURSE UTILITY OPERATING ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 99, RESERVE GOLF COURSE UTILITY OPERATING ACCT claims in the amount of: UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: ANIMAL TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: MISCELLANEOUS TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: RECREATION TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 2, PRIVATE DUTY TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 4, HOUSING TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ GOLF COURSE UTILITY CAPITAL ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 6, OPEN SPACE TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: CAPITAL ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 2, PLANNING BOARD TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ SPECIAL TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 1, ZONING BOARD TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 1, TOTAL CLAIMS TO BE PAID $ 254, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of River Vale that the following claims have been paid by the Business Administrator prior to the Bill List Resolution in the following amounts: CURRENT ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 3,785, RESERVE CURRENT ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: GOLF COURSE UTILITY OPERATING ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 279, RESERVE GOLF COURSE UTILITY OPERATING ACCT claims in the amount of: UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ TAX SALE PREMIUM TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: ANIMAL TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: RECREATION TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 14, PRIVATE DUTY TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: SNOW REMOVAL TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 5, HOUSING TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: 10

11 GOLF COURSE UTILITY CAPITAL ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: OPEN SPACE TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: CAPITAL ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ 7,439, PLANNING BOARD TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: PERFORMANCE BOND TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: ZONING BOARD TRUST ACCOUNT claims in the amount of: $ TOTAL CLAIMS PAID $ 11,524, TOTAL BILL LIST RESOLUTION $ 11,779, MANUAL DISBURSEMENTS BILL LIST FOR August 13, /30/2018 Transfer Payroll $ 389, TOTAL STATUTORY ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS $ 389, ROLL CALL VOTE Councilman Ben-Yishay, Councilwoman Sieg and Council President Bromberg voted yes. Criscuolo and Donovan were absent. Council members Ordinances for 1 st Reading There were no Ordinances for 1 st Reading. Ordinances for 2 nd Reading and Public Hearing ORDINANCE # Motion to Adopt: Second: Councilwoman Sieg Councilman Ben-Yishay Motion by Councilman Ben-Yishay; seconded by Councilwoman Sieg to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance # There being no questions or comments from the public. Motion by Councilman Ben-Yishay; second by Councilwoman Sieg to close the Public Hearing on Ordinance # AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIVER VALE, COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 81 OF THE CODE ENTITLED VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC ARTICLE II STOP INTERSECTIONS BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of River Vale that Chapter 81 is amended as follows: Article II Stop Intersections Stop intersections. A. The following described intersections are hereby designed as stop intersections: Intersection Winding Way and The Plaza Stop Sign On Northwest and Southeast sides of Winding Way at The Plaza 11

12 and Northwest side of The Plaza. This Ordinance shall take effect following adoption and approval in a time and manner prescribed by law. ROLL CALL VOTE Councilman Ben-Yishay, Councilwoman Sieg and Council President Bromberg voted yes. Criscuolo and Donovan were absent. Council members ORDINANCE # Motion to Adopt: Second: Councilman Ben-Yishay Councilwoman Sieg Motion by Councilman Ben-Yishay; seconded by Councilwoman Sieg to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance # There being no questions of comments from the public. Motion by Councilman Ben-Yishay; second by Councilwoman Sieg to close the Public Hearing on Ordinance # ORDINANCE # AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIVER VALE, COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 81 OF THE CODE ENTITLED VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC ARTICLE VI PARKING PROHIBITED CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of River Vale that Chapter 81 is amended as follows: Article VI Parking Prohibited Certain Hours on Certain Street No Parking Certain Hours. Name of Street Sides Hours Location Westwood Avenue North Side 7:00a.m to 9:00a.m. From the eastern Westbound Lane curbline of Interglen Avenue, a distance of 505 feet east This Ordinance shall take effect following adoption and approval in a time and manner prescribed by law. ROLL CALL VOTE Councilman Ben-Yishay, Councilwoman Sieg and Council President Bromberg voted yes. Criscuolo and Donovan were absent. Council members 2 nd Hearing of the Public Motion by Councilwoman Sieg; second by Councilman Ben-Yishay to open the meeting to the public. There being no questions or comments from the public motion by Councilwoman Sieg; second by Councilman Ben-Yishay to close the meeting to the public. 12

13 RESOLUTION Motion by Councilwoman Sieg; second by Councilman Ben-Yishay to approve Resolution as follows: Resolution # RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. the Township Council of the Township of River Vale will now convene into Closed Session to discuss contract negotiations with New Concepts for Living. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon adjourning from Closed Session no action will be taken. ROLL CALL VOTE Councilman Ben-Yishay, Councilwoman Sieg and Council President Bromberg voted yes. Criscuolo and Donovan were absent. Council members Motion by Councilman Ben-Yishay; second by Councilwoman Sieg to adjourn from Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilwoman Sieg; second by Councilman Ben-Yishay to adjourn the meeting at 9:05pm. ATTEST: Karen Campanelli, Township Clerk Council President Mark Bromberg 13

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