Past Agenda Update
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REGULAR MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Closed Session @ 7:15pm
Public Hearing @ 8:15pm
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Hopper, Viola, Maughan (via telephone), Maguire, Council President Kane, Mayor Ruschman
Absent: None
Also Present: Robert Mancinelli, Esq., Borough Attorney
Helene Fall, Borough Administrator
Kelley O'Donnell, Borough Clerk
AGENDA CHANGES:
None
PROCLAMATION
2010 WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY
ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance 2010-018 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 52, Dogs, Cats & Other Animals.
was tabled at June 22nd mtg.|
Ordinance 2010-030
An Ordinance Establishing the Classification & Compensation for Certain Employees of the Borough of Park Ridge, Bergen County for the Year 2010
adopted
ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION
Ordinance No. 2010-031 – Authorizing an Emergency Appropriation for the Preparation and execution of a Borough - Wide
passed on first reading
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions:
- Establish Background Checks and Procedures for Candidates, Employees and Volunteers
- Background Checks for Candidates, Employees and Volunteers – Authorize Vendor
- Authorizing Tax Exempt Status and Refund for Disabled Veteran
- Approval of Request
- Authorize Banner Requests
- Authorization to Execute Agreement with PRAH Associates, LLC.
- Authorize Execution of Agreement with Dean Albanis
- Preparation and Execution of a Borough-Wide Reassessment
- Extend Third Quarter 2010 Grace Period
- Payment of Bills
passed
COMMUNICATIONS:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
REPORTS OF THE GOVERNING BODY
Councilmember Hopper: business development - ribbon cutting 8/27 @ 52 Park Ave - new Greek restaurant opeing on Park Ave & Broadway - Green Team met
looking at program with public litter containers having advertising and separate
bins for recyclables & trash - Recreation, Day Camp concluded, was a success - Fireworks & Concert planned for Sat. Sept. 4th - self funded
Councilmember Viola: Fire Dept. responded to 44 calls in July, new wall mounted
Fire Call Monitor with computer & keyboard donated by fireman Rich Bosi, Mr. Bosi also donated a custom program to capture all fire calls & display route destination from Google Map, together with hydrant overlays & other key info.
Council President Kane: Technology Comm to meet with M&C in fall to review projects - Bd of Health on summer break for July & August, will be meeting with various groups interested in the dog & cat ordinance at their Sept. mtg, board decided not to use a subcommittee to review the matter, will do so as an entire board.
Councilmember Maughan: draft audit complete & being reviewed by Finance Comm., anticipate release mid-late Sept - Police Chief to meet with M&C in Sept.
Councilmember Maguire: PSE&G will be replacing both redundant feeds to Borough (along B'way & Pascack Rd) as a result of problems with their power lines earlier this summer causing a power outage here, estimated completion three months, no anticipated power loss during project - new twice monthly Recycling Ctr hours posted at Center, web site & in newspaper, hoped that Ctr would be able to be open every Sat. in future - Water Utility doing well at this time, no need to ration water unless required by State - Planning Bd amended the new Neighborhood Business Zone to provide for FAR bonuses & "green buildings", board received application for replacement of Krell building.
Councilmember Misciagna: reported on conversation with Bd. of Ed. President Bruno who advised construction at all three schools is on time & budget, Eastbrook Roof almost completed and solar panel installation will begin, High School on same schedule, West Ridge roof will start on schedule, window replacementw will be done during school year but after hours - Pool bathroom ADA
updates were completed on time & under budget, new policy allowing for non-resident membership has kept pool viable and with no incidents.
Mayor Ruschman commended Councilman Hopper for the success of the Day Camp which delivered to residents a self-funded program as promised.
Mayor Ruschman advised public of rededication of Woodland Gardens to be renamed in honor of longtime resident Tom Lehmann - Thurs. Aug. 19 @ 4:00pm
PUBLIC PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
There was no one.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor Ruschman asks for a motion to approve the minutes as follows:
Work Session minutes dated June 21, 2010
Councilmembers Maughan and Viola to abstain.
Closed and Work Session minutes dated June 22, 2010
Councilmember Maughan to abstain.
Closed Session minutes dated June 29, 2010
Public Hearing minutes dated June 29, 2010
Closed and Work Session minutes dated July 13, 2010
Councilmembers Viola and Maguire to abstain
Special Tri Borough Shared Services Meeting dated July 26, 2010
Closed and Work Session Minutes dated July 27, 2010
approved as written
ADJOURN:
8:44pm
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Next Mayor and Council Meeting - Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Closed session @ 7:15pm
Public Work Session - 8:15pm
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