2008 mayor & council re-organization minutes, borough of englewood cliffs, nj

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08-01BOROUGH OF ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS

BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

MINUTES OF THE SINE DIE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL.

DATE: January 7, 2008

CALL TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M.Continued from December 19, 2007 recessed meeting

PRESENT AT ROLL CALL:

Mayor Joseph C. Parisi Jr.Council President Ilan Plawker

Councilman Thomas ManolioCouncilwoman Patricia DrimonesCouncilman Jerry Kasoff Councilwoman Lynn Norton

ABSENT: Councilman Patrick Perin

ALSO PRESENT:

Borough Attorney E. Carter Corriston, Esq.Borough Engineer Bernard MirandiChief of Police Thomas BauernschmidtDeputy Police Chief Michael CioffiAuditor Steven WeilkotzMunicipal Clerk Deborah FehreDeputy Clerk Ilene Cohen

FLAG SALUTE LEAD BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ILAN COUNCILMANPLAWKER

MAYOR PARISI STATED:

Adequate notice of this meeting was given to the press and posted as required. Date andtime 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 typingand proofreading by the Municipal Clerk.

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COURTESY OF COUNCILMAN ROBERT AGRESTA TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE - HTTP://WWW.ROBERTAGRESTA.COM

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DRAFT MAYOR AND COUNCIL MINUTES - BOROUGH OF ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NJ OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT P.L.1963, C.73 (C.47:1A-1 ET SEQ.)


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08-02JANUARY 7, 2008

Mayor Parisi asked if there was any unfinished business.

On a motion by Councilman Plawker, seconded by Councilman Manolio, the meeting wasopened to the public. Carried.

No public Comment.

On a motion by Councilman Plawker, seconded by Councilman Manolio the public portionwas closedCarried.

On a motion by Councilman Plawker, seconded by Councilwoman Norton, resolution SD2007-154, was offered for adoption.

AYES: Plawker, Manolio, Drimones, Kasoff, NortonABSENT: Perin

RESOLUTION SD 07-154TITLE: CANCEL CHECKS FROM BOROUGH OF ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS

CURRENT AND OTHER ACCOUNTS

WHEREAS , stop payments or voids have been placed on checks in various accounts for past years in the amount of $38,153.02; and

WHEREAS , every attempt has been made to clear these items;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Boroughof Englewood Cliffs that these items be canceled.

Check # Amount

Regular Trust 1610 $1,000.00

Developers Escrow 15623 858.0015890 179.00

15891 62.00

Current Account 19165 155.0019166 800.0019187 75.0020325 100.0020747 85.0021551 1,694.1721631 3,094.16

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Payroll Account 52800 40.6952962 29,462.5453678 203.5253741 343.94

____________ Total $38,153.02

On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilwoman Norton, resolution SD2007-155 was offered for adoption.


RESOLUTION SD 2007-155

RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN 2007 APPROPRIATION RESERVES

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs that thefollowing transfers between the 2007 Budget appropriations be made:

FROM: TO:

Salary & Wage Adj. $15,000.00 Police S/W $17525.00

Adm & Exec. S/W 8,000.00 Coll. Of Taxes S/W 4562.00

Planning Board O/E 5,000.00 Coll. Of Taxes O/E 5613.00

Insurance Other 4,000.00 Legal Boro Attorney 7186.00

Fire O/E 5,000.00 Legal Tax Appeal 1141.00

Streets & Roads S/W 40,000.00 Engineering 10,274.00

Streets & Roads O/E 30,000.00 Const. Official S/W 17,283.00

Garbage & Trash 8,586.00 Const. Official O/E 720.00

Fire Official O/E 479.00

Group Ins. 3437.00

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Fire S/W 4060.0008-04

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LOSAP 1301.00

Fire Clothing 1581.00

Mun. Ct. Legal S/W 1800.00

Sts. & Rds. Gasoline 8586.00

Shade Tree S/W 1505.00

Bd of Health S/W 3580.00

Adm. Pulic Assist. 49.00

Library Service 497.00

Utilities telephone 7032.00

Utilities water 3919.00

Soc. Sec. FICA 6824.00

Mun. Ct. S/W 5144.00

Cont. to PERS 1488.00

TOTAL $115,586.00

Motion to adjourn by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilwoman Norton, carried.

Meeting adjourned 6:04 PM

ATTEST: APPROVED:

____________________________________ _____________________________ Deborah L. Fehre, Municipal Clerk JOSEPH C. PARISI JR., MAYOR

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08-05JANUARY 7, 2008

MINUTES OF THE REORGANIZATION MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2008.

THE REORGANIZATION MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:04 PM

The Oath of Office was administered by Judge Marc Saperstein to Mayor Joseph C. Parisi Jr.The Oath of Office was administered by Judge Marc Saperstein to Councilman Ilan Plawker The Oath of Office was administered by Judge Marc Saperstein to Councilman Thomas Manolio

PRESENT AT ROLL CALL:

Mayor Joseph C. Parisi Jr.Councilman Ilan Plawker Councilman Thomas ManolioCouncilwoman Patricia DrimonesCouncilman Jerry Kasoff Councilwoman Lynn Norton

ABSENT:Councilman Patrick Perin

ALSO PRESENT:

Borough Attorney E. Carter Corriston, Esq.Municipal Engineer Bernard MirandiChief of Police Thomas BauernschmidtDeputy Chief of Police Michael CioffiMunicipal Clerk Deborah Fehre

Deputy Clerk Ilene Cohen

The flag salute was lead by Councilman Plawker

MAYOR PARISI MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:

Adequate notice of this meeting was given to the press and posted as required. Date and time of thismeeting was legally given as required by the "Open Public Meeting 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 completion of typing and

proofreading by the Municipal Clerk.

ADDRESS BY MAYOR PARISI

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08-04JANUARY 7, 2008

Good Evening and Happy New Year.

As Mayor it is both an honor and a privilege to welcome all of you here tonight as we enter into anew year in the Borough of Englewood Cliffs.

I would like to thank the voters for their overwhelming support of my re-election as Mayor, andthe re-election of Councilmen Ilan Plawker and Thomas Manolio.We are extremely gratified to return as a team and we are ready to work on your behalf together with our fellow council members.

I am proud to stand before you today and share with you our accomplishments and our vision for Englewood Cliffs.

In writing this speech, I referred to our list of intensions for 2008 that we presented last year atthis time. I am pleased to announce that we have followed through on all items.

We completed a very successful Road Improvement Program with minimal interruption to streetaccess. This year we have received word that the New Jersey Department of Transportation hasdedicated $150,000.00 dollars to Englewood Cliffs for our 2008 Road Improvement Program.

We are pleased to announce the near completion of the new administrative offices for the borough. We are providing a proper workplace environment for our employees at a cost which ishalf the average cost of other new municipal buildings in our area. Next will be the task of renovating this building for our outstanding Police Department and Municipal Court.

We successfully addressed the drainage configuration on Bayview Avenue and Hudson Terrace.Later this evening we will be passing a resolution authorizing the beginning of the process to

address the other key areas in town that need drainage improvements. This Thursday we areintroducing a bond ordinance to fund these improvements.

Additionally in 2008 we concentrated on the financial, safety, and convenience of our residents.Just a few highlights to mention are the sewer user fee for commercial properties which willalleviate taxes for the residents, the uniform parking standards throughout the borough, and theimproved buffer zone requirements to ensure the maximum benefit for the residential properties

bordering the commercial zones. We have begun the cross training of municipal employees, web based communications is under way, our parklands are beautiful, our recreation programcontinues to expand, and of course we have continued the emergency services so vital to our residents and corporate citizens.

None of this would be possible without the cooperation and dedication of so many officials,volunteers, and employees.

Our Police Department is comprised of the most outstanding officers, all of whom are EMTs aswell as policemen. We have received countless letters of commendation from our residents whohave had to call upon our police.

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Our Fire Department is a volunteer organization. Their dedication knows no bounds. I am pleasedto announce that our Fire Chief George Councilwoman Drimones is now president of the BergenCounty Mutual Aid Organization.

Our Ambulance Corps, also a volunteer organization, continues to diligently serve our residents.

Our Department of Public Works is always ready to plow the snow, pick up the leaves, whatever needs to be done.

Our Administrative Offices are known for outstanding public assistance. So much so I understandthat they rarely take lunch and should market The Municipal Diet!

We truly value our senior citizens. We continue to maintain our unique free senior citizentransportation program and we increased the contribution to senior events in 2008.

Our Planning Board and our Board of Adjustment continue to maintain the harmony between our residents and our corporate citizens. Homes and businesses continue to expand and build inEnglewood Cliffs, solidifying their commitment to our town, as well as contributing to our homevalues and commercial tax base.

We have numerous other volunteer boards and commissions such as the Board of Health; ShadeTree Commission; Environmental Commission; Police Surgeons, and the Views on the Cliffseditor and assistant, who provide tremendous free service to our community and give us theability to be the 2 nd lowest tax rate in the county.

I personally want to thank, Ilan, Tom, Patricia, Jerry, Lynn and Patrick for their support and for their hard work making Englewood Cliffs a great town for all of us.

I also want to thank my family, my wife Gina, my boys Joey and Tommy, my mother in Denaand my mom Lucille, for their patience and understanding. Also I want to thank the families of the council for allowing us to share their precious time.

As always we proceed with these endeavors with our taxpayers at the forefront of our thoughts.We plan to use every avenue available to us in order to save money for our residents. We plan toutilize grant money, as various grants are made available to the municipality.

And we will continue to scrutinize our budget for all cost saving opportunities.

In closing I want to thank you for your confidence and have a safe, healthy and happy New Year.

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Mayor Parisi asked the Municipal Clerk to read the proclamation from the New Jersey StateLegislature for Mayor Joseph C. Parisi Jr., Councilman Ilan Plawker, and Councilman ThomasManolio.

MAYOR PARISI MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:

THE RULES OF ORDER WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED.

Mayor Parisi announced the appointment of new police officer Benjamin Totten

On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilman Plawker, the followingresolution 2008-19 was offered for adoption.

On a motion by Councilman Kasoff, seconded by Councilman Plawker the meeting was opened tothe public.

No comments.On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilman Plawker the public portion wasclosed.


The Oath of office was administered by Judge Saperstein to Benjamin Totten

RESOLUTION 2008-19

WHEREAS , the Mayor and Council has expressed its desire to appoint new policeofficers; and

WHEREAS , the Mayor and Council received a recommendation from the PoliceCommissioner Thomas Councilman Manolio, his committee, the Chief and Deputy Chief of the of the Englewood Cliffs Police Department; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council interviewed the candidate with Deputy Chief Michael Cioffi present; and

WHEREAS , the Mayor and Council and the Chief of Police recommend theapplicant, BENJAMIN TOTTEN;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED , that BENJAMIN TOTTEN be and he is hereby appointed as aPolice Officer of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs subject to the conditions previouslyagreed upon by all parties.

This appointment is effective January 7, 2008.

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On a motion by Councilwoman Norton, seconded by Councilman Plawker the meeting was openedto the public for all topics.

No comments.

On a motion by Councilwoman Drimones, seconded by Councilman Manolio the public portion wasclosed.

On a motion by Councilman Plawker, seconded by Councilman Manolio, resolution 06-12 wasoffered for adoption:


RESOLUTION 08-12

RE: ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE - N.J.S.A. 10:4.8d

WHEREAS , the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs hasestablished their Caucus and Regular meeting dates for the year 2008. The Regular Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise indicated byresolution 08-12, at 8:00 PM at the Municipal Building, 10 Kahn Terrace, EnglewoodCliffs, New Jersey. Caucus meetings will be held at 6:30 PM. on the same nights as theregular meetings at 482 Hudson Terrace, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Action may betaken at either meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs to establish specifically the Caucus and Regular meetings of the Mayor andCouncil for the year 2008 as follows:

REGULAR MEETING

January 23 - Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)

February 27 - Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)

March 19 - Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)

April 16 Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)

May 21 Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)

June 18 Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)

July 16 - Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)

August 20 - Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)

September 17 Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)

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October 15 Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)

November 12 - Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)[19 TH LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES]

December 17 Wednesday (Caucus & Regular Meeting)

MAYOR PARISI STATED THE FOLLOWING:

ALL STANDING COMMITTEES ARE HEREBY DISSOLVED.ALL SPECIAL COMMITTEES ARE HEREBY DISSOLVED.ALL YEARLY APPOINTMENTS ARE HEREBY TERMINATED.

ON A MOTION BY COUNCILMAN PLAWKER, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMANDRIMONES, THE BY-LAWS OF 2007 WERE ADOPTED FOR THE YEAR 2008.


MAYOR PARISI STATED: WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THECOUNCIL, I MAKE THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS:

COUNCIL PRESIDENT ILAN PLAWKER Motion by Councilwoman Norton, seconded by Councilwoman Drimones

AYES: Manolio, Drimones, Kasoff, NortonABSTAIN: Plawker ABSENT: Perin

The oath of office was administered by Judge marc Saperstein to Council President Ilan Plawker

The Mayor & Council advertised for Requests For Proposals under the Fair and Openprocess for professional services, these proposals were reviewed during the Caucusmeeting of December 19, 2007.

On a motion by Councilman Plawker, seconded by Councilman Manolio, the followingresolutions were offered for adoption.


RESOLUTION 08-01

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF ACONTRACT FOR BOROUGH ATTORNEY

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WHEREAS , it is necessary for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs to engage the professional services of an Attorney for the year 2008 to serve as Borough Attorney; and

WHEREAS , funds will be available by way of budget appropriation to compensate saidattorney; and

WHEREAS , N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional services from certainrequirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and

WHEREAS , N.J.S.A . 19:44A-20.1 et seq., commonly known as the State Pay to Playlaw, took effect on January 1 st, 2006; and

WHEREAS , the Borough has fully complied with the fair and open process set forthunder N.J.S.A . 19:44A-20.1 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council has determined that Breslin and Breslin, P.A. will be the most advantageous to the Borough, all relevant factors considered; and

WHEREAS , Mayor Parisi has nominated Breslin and Breslin, P.A. to serve as BoroughAttorney , for the year 2008 ; and

WHEREAS , the Borough has received or will receive a Business Registration Certificateand Affirmative Action Compliance Statement (where applicable) from the Breslin & BreslinP.A. Law Firm prior to entering into a contract;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Boroughof Englewood Cliffs that said Breslin and Breslin, P.A., be and is hereby appointed as BoroughAttorney for the year 2008 pursuant to a fair and open process; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that compensation for said Breslin and Breslin, P.A. ,for the year 2008 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in NJSA 40A:5-18and pursuant to an agreement to be entered into between the parties; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Borough Clerk shall cause a notice of theadoption of this resolution be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passagehereof.

RESOLUTION 08-02

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF ACONTRACT FOR BOROUGH AUDITOR

WHEREAS , it is necessary for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs to engage the professional services of an Auditor for the year 2008 to serve as Borough Auditor; and


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WHEREAS , the Borough has fully complied with the fair and open process set forthunder N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council has determined that Steven Wielkotz will be themost advantageous to the Borough, all relevant factors considered; and

WHEREAS , Mayor Parisi has nominated Steven Wielkotz to serve as BoroughAuditor , for the year 2008 ; and

WHEREAS , the Borough has received or will receive a Business Registration Certificateand Affirmative Action Compliance Statement (where applicable) from the Ferraioli, Weilkotz,Cerullo & Cuva, PA prior to entering into a contract;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Boroughof Englewood Cliffs that said Steven Wielkotz be and is hereby appointed as Borough Auditor for the year 2008 pursuant to a fair and open process; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that compensation for said Steven Wielkotz for theyear 2008 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in NJSA 40A:5-18 and

pursuant to an agreement to be entered into between the parties; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Borough Clerk shall cause a notice of theadoption of this resolution be printed in a qualified newspaper within ten (10) days after passage

hereof.

RESOLUTION 08-03

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF ACONTRACT FOR BOROUGH ENGINEER

WHEREAS , it is necessary for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs to engage the professional services of an Engineer for the year 2008 to serve as Borough Engineer; and

WHEREAS , funds will be available by way of budget appropriation to compensate said

attorney; and

WHEREAS , N.J.S.A . 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional services from certainrequirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and

WHEREAS , N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1 et seq., commonly known as the State Pay to Playlaw, took effect on January 1 st, 2006; and

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WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council has determined that Steven Boswell will be themost advantageous to the Borough, all relevant factors considered; and

WHEREAS , Mayor Parisi has nominated Steven Boswell to serve as BoroughEngineer , for the year 2008 ; and

WHEREAS , the Borough has received or will receive a Business Registration Certificateand Affirmative Action Compliance Statement (where applicable) from Boswell Engineering

prior to entering into a contract;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Boroughof Englewood Cliffs that said Steven Boswell be and is hereby appointed as Borough Engineer for the year 2008 pursuant to a fair and open process; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that compensation for said Steven Boswell for the year 2007 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in NJSA 40A:5-18 and pursuantto an agreement to be entered into between the parties; and


RESOLUTION 08-04

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF ACONTRACT FOR BOROUGH BOND COUNSEL

WHEREAS , it is necessary for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs to engage the professional services of a Bond Counsel for the year 2008 to serve as Borough Bond Counsel; and





WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council has determined that the firm of DeCotiis,Fitzpatrick, and Cole will be the most advantageous to the Borough, all relevant factorsconsidered; and

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WHEREAS , Mayor Parisi has nominated the firm of DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, and Cole to

serve as Borough Bond Counsel , for the year 2008 and

WHEREAS , the Borough has received or will receive a Business Registration Certificateand Affirmative Action Compliance Statement (where applicable) from the firm of DeCotiis,Fitzpatrick, and Cole prior to entering into a contract;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Boroughof Englewood Cliffs that said firm DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, and Cole be and is hereby appointed asBorough Bond Counsel for the year 2008 pursuant to a fair and open process; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that compensation for said firm DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick,and Cole for the year 2008 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in NJSA40A:5-18 and pursuant to an agreement to be entered into between the parties; and


RESOLUTION 08-14

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF ACONTRACT FOR BOROUGH TAX APPEAL ATTORNEY

WHEREAS , it is necessary for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs to engage the professional services of an Attorney for the year 2008 to serve as Borough Tax AppealAttorney; and





WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council has determined that Steven Muhlstock, Esq. will bethe most advantageous to the Borough, all relevant factors considered; and

WHEREAS , Mayor Parisi has nominated Steven Muhlstock, Esq. to serve as BoroughTax Appeal Attorney , for the year 2008 ; and

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WHEREAS , the Borough has received or will receive a Business Registration Certificateand Affirmative Action Compliance Statement (where applicable) from the firm of Gittleman,Muhlstock & Chewcaskie, LLP prior to entering into a contract;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Boroughof Englewood Cliffs that said Steven Muhlstock, Esq. be and is hereby appointed as BoroughTax Appeal Attorney for the year 2008 pursuant to a fair and open process; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that compensation for said Steven Muhlstock, Esq. for the year 2008 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in NJSA 40A:5-18 and

pursuant to an agreement to be entered into between the parties; and


RESOLUTION 08-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF ACONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL PLANNER

WHEREAS , it is necessary for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs to engage the professional services of a Municipal Planner for the year 2008 to serve as Municipal Planner; and


WHEREAS , N.J.S.A . 40A:11-1 et seq. exempts professional services from certain

requirements of public bidding provided a notice of the appointment be printed in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality; and



WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council has determined that Jason Kasler will be the mostadvantageous to the Borough, all relevant factors considered; and

WHEREAS , Mayor Parisi has nominated Jason Kasler to serve as Municipal Planner ,for the year 2008 ; and

WHEREAS , the Borough has received or will receive a Business Registration Certificateand Affirmative Action Compliance Statement (where applicable) from the firm of Kasler Associates, PA, prior to entering into a contract;

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Boroughof Englewood Cliffs that Jason Kasler be and is hereby appointed as Municipal Planner for theyear 2008 pursuant to a fair and open process; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that compensation for said Jason Kasler for the year 2007 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in NJSA 40A:5-18 and pursuantto an agreement to be entered into between the parties; and


On a motion by Councilman Plawker, seconded by Councilwoman Norton, the followingappointments with the corresponding resolutions were approved.


ADMINISTRATOR Deborah Fehre 1 YEARDEPUTY CLERK Ilene Cohen 1 YEARCOMPLIANCE OFFICER Deborah Fehre 1 YEAR (RES 08-15)

RESOLUTION 08-15

WHEREAS , the State of New Jersey has mandated that each Municipality have a PublicAgency Compliance Officer; and

WHEREAS , the Borough of Englewood Cliffs is desirous of complying with the StateMandate;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs hereby appoints Deborah Fehre, Borough Administrator, to the position PublicAgency Compliance Officer for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs, for the year 2008.

ADA COORDINATOR Deborah Fehre 1 YEAR

CONSTRUCTION CODE OFFICE

BUILDING INSPECTOR Eric Swanson 6 MonthsASST. BUILDING INSPECTOR Lino Boccher 1 YEARTech Assist. Con Official Caterina Scancarella 1 YEAR

MUNICIPAL COURT

PROSECUTOR Matthew J. Fierro 1 YEAR (RES 08-13)

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RESOLUTION 08-13

RE: APPOINT BOROUGH PROSECUTOR FOR 2008

WHEREAS , it is necessary for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs to engage the services of aBorough Prosecutor for the year 2008 to provide Legal services which are necessary for theoperation of the Municipal Court of said Borough; and

WHEREAS , compensation will be available by way of budget appropriations to compensate saidAttorney, and;

WHEREAS , the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11 et seq) requires that the resolutionauthorizing the award of contracts for "professional services" without competitive bids must be

publicly advertised;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs as follows:

The Borough Prosecutor for the year 2008 is hereby designated as Matthew Fierro ; and

This contract is awarded without public bidding as professional services under the Local ContractsLaw by virtue of N.J.S.A.40A:11-7 which specifically exempts such contracts from the requirementsof public bidding.

The Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this resolution in thenewspaper within ten (10) days from the date hereof.

PUBLIC DEFENDER Albert Wunsch III 1 YEARCOURT ADMINISTRATOR Mary Mcspirit 1 YEAR

Judge Saperstein administered the oath of office to Prosecuter and Public Defender

On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilwoman Drimones thefollowing appointments were approved with the corresponding resolutions,excluding the Mayors appointments for Planning Board and Emergency PlanningCouncil which do not require a vote by council.


Tax collection/Finance

DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR Janice Romano 1 year TAX CLERK Helen Keery 1 year

Police

SECRETARY Jill Skolnik 1 year

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RECREATION

ADM. DIRECTOR Neil Vill 1 Year YOUTH COORDINATOR Lisette Duffy 1 year COMMUNITY EVENTS Lisette Duffy 1 year

WORK FIRST POOR LAW

ADMINISTER THE LAW Maura Vill 1 YEAR

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

ALT. BD. OF ADJUSTMENT David Pasacrita 1 YEARCOUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Thomas Manolio 1 YEAR

PLANNING BOARDMAYORS APPOINTMENTS (no roll call)

MEMBER Jill Rosenberg 4 YEARSALT. PLANNING BOARD #1 Mathew Trovato 1 YEAR

COUNCIL APPOINTS/ PLANNING BOARD

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Patricia Councilwoman Drimones 1YEAR

PUBLIC WORKS/RECYCLING

RECYCLING COORDINATOR Rodney Bialko 1 YEAR

SECRETARY Fran Marinuzzi 1 YEAR

Environmental Commission

CHAIRMAN Louis Ycre 2 YEARS

FIRE PREVENTION

OFFICIAL Joseph Cardullo 1 YEAR

CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS

MEMBER Oscar Digirolamo 4 YEARSSECRETARY Deborah Fehre 1 YEAR

POLICE SURGEONS

Eugene Bonacci 1 YEARMoussa Ershadi 1 YEARJerome Goldfisher 1 YEARSalvatore LaRaia 1 YEAR

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Gary Guarnaccia 1 YEARLawrence Rosen 1 YEARMark Singer 1 YEARGeorge Weinberger 1 YEARCelest Helvacian 1 YEARPatrick Perin 1 YEARMichael Rosenberg 1 YEAR

SENIOR CITIZENS CORP., BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SENIOR CITIZENS Neil Vill 1 YEAR

SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS (1 YEAR)

BARBARA HENNJOSEPHINE HENNROSE MASTELLONETHOMAS CONWAY

POLICE MATRONS (1 YEAR)

BARBARA HENNROSE MASTELLONEJOSEPHINE HENN

SELF INSURANCE FUND

INS. FUND COMMISSIONER Deborah Fehre 1 YEARINS. RISK MANAGER Andrew Durkin 1 YEAR ( RES 08-11)

RESOLUTION 08-11

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF ACONTRACT FOR INSURANCE RISK MANAGER

WHEREAS , it is necessary for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs to engage the professional services of an Insurance Risk Manager for the year 2008 to serve as Borough Risk Manager; and





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WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council has determined that Andrew Durkin will be the

most advantageous to the Borough, all relevant factors considered; and

WHEREAS , Mayor Parisi has nominated Andrew Durkin to serve as BoroughInsurance Risk Manager , for the year 2008 ; and

WHEREAS , the Borough has received or will receive a Business Registration Certificateand Affirmative Action Compliance Statement (where applicable) from the Durkin InsuranceAgency prior to entering into a contract;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Boroughof Englewood Cliffs that said Insurance Risk Manager be and is hereby appointed as BoroughInsurance Risk Manager for the year 2008 pursuant to a fair and open process; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that compensation for said Insurance Risk Manager for the year 2008 shall be claimed, approved and paid in the manner set forth in NJSA 40A:5-18and pursuant to an agreement to be entered into between the parties; and


INS. SAFETY DELEGATE Rodney Bialko 1 YEARPERSONNEL OFFICER Deborah Fehre 1 YEARDEP. PERSONNEL OFFICER Ilene Cohen 1 YEARLABOR ATTORNEY E. Carter Corriston 1 YEAR

COLLECTION SYSTEMS

OPERATOR Eric Anderson 1 YEAR

COAH

ADMINISTRATOR Joseph Favaro 1 YEAR

LIAISON TO BOARD OF EDUCATION

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Patricia Drimones 1 YEAR

LIAISON TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Councilman Manolio 1 YEARIlan Councilman Plawker 1 YEAR

LEGISLATIVE LIAISON

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Ilan Councilman Plawker 1 YEAR

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BOROUGH DEPOSITORIES (ONE YEAR) (RES 08-10)

PNC BANKBANK OF AMERICATD NORTH BANKSTATE OF NEW JERSEY CASH MANAGEMENT FUND

RESOLUTION 08-10

RE: APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH DEPOSITORIES

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs, in the Countyof Bergen, State of New Jersey, PNC Bank, Bank of America, TD North Bank, and State of NewJersey Cash Management Fund be and the same are hereby designated as depositories for all themonies of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs during the year 2008; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said banks be and are hereby authorized to make payments from the funds on deposit with them upon and according to signed checks, drafts, notesand/or acceptances of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs pursuant to the attached list of accounts andauthorized signatures.

OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS (ONE YEAR) THE RECORDJERSEY JOURNALPRESS JOURNALBERGEN NEWSNEWARK STAR LEDGER

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

MAYOR APPOINTS LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COUNCIL

MAYOR Joseph C. Parisi Jr.POLICE COMMISSIONER Thomas Councilman ManolioPOLICE CHIEF Thomas BauernschmidtPOLICE DEPUTY CHIEF Michael CioffiFIRE COMMISSIONER Lynn Councilwoman NortonFIRE CHIEF George Councilwoman DrimonesFIRE DEPARTMENT Thomas Councilman ManolioAMBULANCE CORP, CAPTAIN Jon Posner

AMBULANCE CORP, PRESIDENT Walter GundelSUPERINTENDENT, DPW Rodney BialkoSEC. BD. OF HEALTH Ilene CohenSANITARY INSPECTOR Ted Wagner HEALTH OFFICER Sam YanovichBUILDING INSPECTO Raul RenaudPOLICE Michael McMorrowRED CROSS/Bergen Crossroads Mark A. BermanCHAMBER OF COMMERCE Shari DiPalma

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DEP. TAX ASSESSOR, DAMAGE George ReggoSUPT. OF SCHOOLS Philomena PezzanoBOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR Deborah FehreINFECTION CONTROL Dr. Beth Raucher

On a motion by Motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilman Kasoff thefollowing committee assignments were offered for approval.


STANDING COMMITTEES: FIRST PERSON NAMED IS CHAIRPERSON

POLICE MANOLIO, Plawker, Kasoff,FIRE NORTON: Kasoff, Perin AMBULANCE CORPS: DRIMONES: Norton, Plawker LIGHTING : PERIN: Manolio, DrimonesTRANSPORTATION : KASOFF , Manolio, DrimonesBUILDING & GROUNDS : MANOLIO , Norton, DrimonesD.P.W: MANOLIO , Norton, DrimonesFINANCE: NORTON: Committee of the WholeRECREATION: NORTON: Drimones, PerinSANITATION: PERIN: Manolio, Kasoff COMMUNITY EVENTS: KASOFF : Plawker, ManolioLEGAL: KASOFF: Committee of the WholeBEAUTIFICATION: DRIMONES: Shade Tree CommissionRECYCLING: MANOLIO: Plawker, PerinHISTORICAL: PLAWKER: Manolio, Borough HistorianCLEAN COMMUNITIES: KASOFF: Perin, Shade Tree CommissionECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAWKER: Drimones, Kasoff, &

Chamber of CommerceTAX DEPARTMENT NORTON : Plawker, ManolioBUILDING DEPARTMENT DRIMONES ; Kasoff, Perin

ON A MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MANOLIO, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMANDRIMONES, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION


RESOLUTION 08-07

TITLE: 2008 TEMPORARY BUDGET

WHEREAS , Section 40 A:4-19 of Revised Statutes of the local Budget Act providesthat, where any contracts, commitments or payments are to be made prior to the adoption of

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the 2008 budget, temporary appropriations be made for the purposes and amounts requiredin the manner and time therein provided; and

WHEREAS , the date of this resolution is within the first thirty days of January, 2008,and

WHEREAS , said temporary appropriations are limited to 26.25% of the totalappropriations in the 2007 budget, exclusive of any appropriations made for debt service,Public Assistance, and Capital Improvement Fund in the said 2007 budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Boroughof Englewood Cliffs that the following temporary appropriations be made and that acertified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the treasurer for his records.

GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS

GENERAL GOVERNMENT :Administrative and Executive:Salaries and Wages 20,000.00Miscellaneous Other Expenses 6,500.00

Salaries of Mayor and Council 4,500.00Financial Administration:Other Expenses 10,000.00

Assessment of Taxes:Salaries and Wages 4,000.00Other Expenses 500.00

Collection of Taxes:Salaries and Wages 20,000.00Other Expenses 1,500.00

Legal Services and CostsSalaries & Wages 5,000.00

Other Expenses 10,000.00Municipal Court:Salaries and Wages 2,000.00Other Expenses 100.00

Engineering Services and Costs:Other Expenses 3,000.00

Public Buildings and Grounds:Other Expenses 16,000.00

Planning Board:Salaries and Wages 2,000.00Other Expenses 5,000.00

Board of Adjustment:Salaries and Wages 2,000.00Other Expenses 2,500.00

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Shade Tree:Salaries and Wages 1,200.00Other Expenses 3,000.00

Rental of Building 1,500.00Insurance:

Group Insurance 228,704.00General Insurance and Bonds 70,000.00Construction Board of AppealsOther Expense 500.00

PUBLIC SAFETY: Fire:Salaries and Wages 15,000.00Fire Hydrant Services 14,000.00Other Expenses 12,000.00

Police:

Salaries and Wages 1,111,359.00Other Expenses 50,000.00Construction Code Official:Salaries and Wages 10,000.00Other Expenses 1,000.00

Fire Sub-Code Official:Salaries and Wages 3,000.00

Plumbing Inspector:Salaries and Wages 2,500.00

Emergency Management:Salaries and Wages 125.00Other Expenses 50.00

Uniform Fire Safety Act:Salaries and Wages 4,500.00Other Expenses 900.00

Elevator Inspection O/E 5,000.00First Aid Organization Contribution 10,000.00

Salaries and Wages 10,000.00

STREETS AND ROADS Road Repairs and Maintenance:Salaries and Wages 90,000.00Other Expenses 15,000.00

Gasoline 10,000.00

SANITATION:Garbage and Trash Removal 200,000.00Sewer System:Other Expenses 4,500.00

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Bergen County Utilities Authority Service Charge 230,000.00

UNEMPLOYMENT COMP INSURANCEOther Expense 5,000.00

HEALTH AND WELFARE:Board of Health:Salaries and Wages 4,000.00Other Expenses 14,000.00

Administration of Public Assistance:Salaries and Wages 100.00Other Expenses 100.00

UTILITIES:Gas, Electric and Water 15,000.00

Telephone 10,000.00Water 1,000.00Street lighting 30,000.00

RECREATION AND EDUCATION:Parks and Playgrounds:Salaries and Wages 10,000.00Other Expenses 10,000.00

Senior Citizens: Other Expenses 5,000.00Library 97,728.00

STATUTORY EXPENDITURES:Consolidated Police and Firemen's Pension Fund 12,928.00Police & Firemens Retirement System of New Jersey 495,219.00Social Security (OASI) 20,000.00PERS 41,553.00

MUNICIPAL COURT -Salaries and Wages 10,000.00Other Expenses 2,000.00

DRUG & ALCOHOL ALLIANCE GRANT 10,000.00Local Match 2,500.00

SENIOR CITIZEN BUS TRANSPORTATION 10,000.00

TOTAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS $3,024,556.00

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DEBT SERVICE

Payment of Bond Principal 850,000.00Interest on Bonds 182,181.00Interest on Notes 61,500.00

TOTAL DEBT SERVICE $1,093,681.00

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND $125,000.00

RESOLUTION 08-08

RE: FIX RATE OF INTEREST FOR LATE PAYMENT OF TAXES

WHEREAS , in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 as amended, the governing bodyof each municipality may, by resolution fix the rate of interest to be charged for non-payment of

taxes or assessments, on or before the date on which they would become delinquent; and

WHEREAS , N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 as amended provides that the governing body by Resolution, may provide that no interest shall be charged if payment of any installment is made within 10 days after the date upon which the same become payable;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs do hereby fix the rate of 8% (eight percent) interest per annum up to $1500.00:18% (eighteen percent) per annum thereafter to be charged for delinquent payment of anyinstallments not made within 10 days after the date upon which taxes become payable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that any installment received after the expiration of the grace

period shall bear interest from the due date:

This resolution shall take effect immediately.

RESOLUTION 08-09

RE: AUTHORIZE SIGNATORY TO SIGN PAYROLL CHECKS

WHEREAS , it is in the best interest of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs and its various employeesto provide a continuity of payment in accordance with the schedules contained in the official salaryordinance of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs; and

WHEREAS , in order to effectuate such purpose it is necessary to authorize the signing of payrollchecks for the payroll period immediately prior to the formal approval of a salary voucher for such

period;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs that the authorized signatory be Joseph Iannaconi Jr., and he is hereby authorizedto sign payroll checks for borough Officers and employees in accordance with the salary schedules

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contained within the official Borough salary ordinance for the pay period prior to formal approval of the voucher authorizing payments by the Mayor and Council.

RESOLUTION 08-20

TITLE: AUTHORIZE SIGNATORIES FOR PAYMENT OF BOROUGHEXPENDITURES

BE IT RESOLVED , that the Borough Council of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs doeshereby authorize;

Joseph C. Parisi Jr., Mayor Joseph Iannaconi Jr., CFODeborah L. Fehre, Municipal Clerk/Administrator

as signatories on all Borough accounts for all Borough expenditures excluding payroll.

MAYOR PARISI ASKED THE COUNCIL MEMBERS IF THEY HAD ANY REMARKSTHEY WISHED TO MAKE.

Councilman Kasoff congratulated the members sworn in for another term, Happy New Year anda peaceful year for all.

Councilwoman Norton wished everyone a happy new year. Congratulations to the re-electedcouncilmen and to the Mayor.

Councilman Plawker thanked his wife for her patience during the election process for the fifthtime. The Mayor has done an outstanding job, he is amazed at the energy he puts forth. He noted

that as a council they work together and plan well for the future.

Councilwoman Drimones Congratulated Joe, Ilan, and Tom and wished everyone a healthy andhappy New Year.

Councilman Manolio thanked the Mayor for running with congratulations to Ilan. It has been adifficult year personally.

Mr. E. Carter Corriston thanked the council for their appointment of his firm. He has now servedthe borough for 40 years and will continue as best he can

Mrs. Fehre thanked the council for her reappointment and for the reappointment of all employees

and volunteers. All receive wonderful support from the Mayor and Council. We are very excitedabout the new building, the council is a pleasure to work for.

Mayor Parisi announced other business before the council: The council will authorize the bid procedure in order to address drainage issues which affect 25% to 30% of the residents of Englewood Cliffs. There will be a special meeting on January 10, 2008 in order to introduce a

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On a motion by Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilwoman Norton, resolution 2008-22was offered for adoption


RESOLUTION 2008-22

Whereas , the Borough of Englewood Cliffs is desirous of addressing drainageimprovements in various areas of the borough; and

Whereas , the Mayor and Council in consultation with the Municipal Engineer and theSuperintendent of Public Works have identified certain areas within the municipalityknown as Area A and Area C in documentation received from the Municipal Engineer asareas in need of improvements; and

Whereas , for the record Area B as identified by municipal officials has been addressed previously by emergency resolution.

Be It Resolved , that the Englewood Cliffs Mayor and Council authorize the MunicipalClerk and Municipal Engineer to solicit bids to address the drainage improvementsnecessary for areas A and C as soon as the specifications for same are completed.

Be It Further Resolved that the award of such bid will be made after funding throughBond Ordinance 08-01 is properly secured in accordance with the bond laws of the Stateof New Jersey for capital improvement projects.

E. Carter Corriston requested that the Municipal Clerk read resolution 2008-23

On a motion b y Councilman Manolio, seconded by Councilman Plawker, the followingresolution was offered for adoption.


RESOLUTION 2008-23

Whereas , the Borough of Englewood Cliffs is currently renovating 482 Hudson Terraceto be used as a new Municipal Building; and

Whereas , the Englewood Cliffs Mayor and Council has authorized and funded theconstruction work in the amount of $690,000.00 associated with the renovation containedin Bond Ordinance 2007-05, amended by Bond Ordinance 2007-24; and

Whereas , due to the omission of safety glass at two intake windows change order # 13 inthe amount of $1,151.00 is necessary,

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Now Therefore Be It Resolved , the Englewood Cliffs Mayor and Council authorizeschange order #13 to the contractor, Walter H. Poppe, for work to be performed asdescribed in change order #13 prepared and signed by Cubellis Ecoplan Architects andsigned by the contractor.

Be It Further Resolved , that this change order together with change order #1 in theamount of $4,450.00, change order #2 in the amount of $18,997.00, change order #3 inthe amount of $74,000.00 change order #4 in the amount of $98,933.21 and change order #5 in the amount of $40,300.00 change order #6 in the amount of $$2,125.00, changeorder #7 in the amount of $10,164.00, change order #8 in the amount of $7,562.50,change order #9 in the amount of $6,994.90, and change order # 10 in the amount of $900.00 change order #11in the amount of $2,954.90 and credit change #12 in theamount of $6,994.90 to the contractor, results in a new contract sum of $951,537.61 noadditional days are required to complete construction due to these change orders.

Be It Further Resolved, that the Borough Clerk shall comply with the provisions of NJAC 5:30-11.9 inclusive of publication of this change order in an official newspaper of the Borough and inclusion of same in the annual audit submitted to the Division of LocalGovernment Services. A certified copy of this resolution will be filed with the Divisionof Local Government Services upon its passage.

Mayor wished everyone a happy and healthy new year he invited everyone to the AssemblyRestaurant for refreshments. The Mayor thanked everyone for their support.

ON A MOTION BY COUNCILMAN MANOLIO, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN

NORTON, THE REORGANIZATION MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:00 P.M.CARRIED.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

__________________________________ _____________________________ DEBORAH FEHRE, MUNICIPAL CLERK JOSEPH C. PARISI JR., MAYOR

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