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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 AT 7:30 PM IN THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS

63 FRANKLIN TURNPIKE, WALDWICK

I. CALL TO ORDER II. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE - This meeting is being held in conformance with the Sunshine Law.

Notice of time, date and place has been furnished to The Bergen Record and The Ridgewood News. Notice has also been posted on the bulletin board of the Administrative Building.

III. ROLL CALL

Mayor Giordano ____, Mr. Bjork ____, Mrs. McNamara ____, Mr. Oravetz ____, Mr. Schatz ____, Mr. Sciolaro ____, Mrs. Sherman ____. Also present: Borough Administrator Patrick Wherry, Grants Administrator Matthew Guilder, Borough Clerk Kelley Halewicz and Borough Attorney Craig Bossong.

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING VETERANS & PRAYER V. MAYOR’S REPORT AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

a. Mayor’s Report - Mayor Giordano b. Financial & Administrative Committee - Mr. Sciolaro c. Fire & Police Protection Committee - Mr. Oravetz d. Public Safety Committee - Mr. Schatz e. Recreational & Health Committee - Mrs. Sherman f. Public Works Committee - Mrs. McNamara g. Buildings & Grounds Committee - Mr. Bjork

VI. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS VII. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS

2021-262 Approval of Consent Agenda 2021-263 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, August 17, 2021 Policy Votes

a. Waldwick Warriors FC request to use portable generators and lights during soccer practice at Veterans Field as described in August 19 email

b. Waldwick High School Football parents request to use Ambulance Corps Building on Thursdays beginning September 9 through December 9, 2021 from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm for Waldwick High School football team pasta dinners

c. Waldwick High School Football parents request to use Pavilion A on Thursdays beginning September 9 through December 9, 2021 from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm for Waldwick High School football team pasta dinners


d. Veronica Wester requests to hold a Block Party on October 10, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm with Grove Street to be closed between Centre Street and Nordham Street with alcoholic beverages being served

e. Matthew McArdle request to use Pavilion A on October 16, 2021 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm for birthday party with alcoholic beverages being served

2021-264 Approval of Grant Award from the State of New Jersey for SFY21 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program, $42,798.00

2021-265 Approval of Chapter 159 – Body Cameras 2021-266 Award Fair and Open Contract to Watchguard Video for Body-Worn Cameras and

Associated Equipment and Services, $52,023.00 2021-267 Authorize Increase in Non-Fair and Open, Open Ended Contract with Miracle

Chemical Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $6,000.00 2021-268 Award Non-Fair and Open, Open Ended Contract with Core & Main in an Amount Not

to Exceed $15,000.00 2021-269 Award Non-Fair and Open, Open Ended Contract with Avenue Printing in an Amount

Not to Exceed $10,000.00 2021-270 Change Order No. 2, John Dow Avenue, West Prospect Street and Hopper Avenue

Improvement Project, $9,282.54 2021-271 Authorize Release of Road Opening Escrow, Block 144/Lot 76 2021-272 Approve Raffle License #2021-03 for 2022 Waldwick High School Graduation Ball

Association 2021-273 Approval of Corrective Action Plan – Coming from CFO 2021-274 Certification of the Annual Audit 2021-275 Refund Tax Title Lien #19-00621 - Block 145/Lot 55 2021-276 Refund Tax Overpayments, various 2021-277 Payment of Vouchers

VIII. REFERRED TO COUNCIL

a. Ordinances & Resolutions of Other Towns

b. Meeting Notices & Minutes

c. County of Bergen Correspondence

IX. COPIES OF COMMUNICATIONS

X. PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE(S) a. Ordinance No. 2021-#24 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK TO

ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION BALL, INC. FOR USE OF THE OLD DPW COMPLEX

XI. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE(S)

a. Ordinance No. 2021-#25 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 64 PARKS, SECTION 2 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES


b. Ordinance No. 2021-#26 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 87 SWIMMING POOL, MUNICIPAL TO REVISE SECTION 87-4 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL POOL TO UPDATE EXISTING RULES AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL RULES

c. Ordinance No. 2021-#27 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2021-#08, FIXING THE COMPENSATION, SALARIES AND WAGES OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK

XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

XIV. PUBLIC COMMENT XV. CLOSED SESSION - Any matter permitted to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant

N.J.S.A. 10:4-12

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

KELLEY HALEWICZ, RMC/CMC MUNICIPAL CLERK

MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE

BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County, New Jersey

RESOLUTION NO. 2021-262

(Page 1 of 2) Approval of Consent Resolution 2021-262 Approval of Consent Agenda 2021-263 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, August 17, 2021 Policy Votes a. Waldwick Warriors FC request to use portable generators and lights during soccer practice at

Veterans Field as described in August 19 email b. Waldwick High School Football parents request to use Ambulance Corps Building on Thursdays

beginning September 9 through December 9, 2021 from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm for Waldwick High School football team pasta dinners

c. Waldwick High School Football parents request to use Pavilion A on Thursdays beginning September 9 through December 9, 2021 from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm for Waldwick High School football team pasta dinners

d. Veronica Wester requests to hold a Block Party on October 10, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm with Grove Street to be closed between Centre Street and Nordham Street with alcoholic beverages being served

e. Matthew McArdle request to use Pavilion A on October 16, 2021 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm for birthday party with alcoholic beverages being served

2021-264 Approval of Grant Award from the State of New Jersey for SFY21 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program, $42,798.00

2021-265 Approval of Chapter 159 – Body Cameras 2021-266 Award Fair and Open Contract to Watchguard Video for Body-Worn Cameras and Associated

Equipment and Services, $52,023.00 2021-267 Authorize Increase in Non-Fair and Open, Open Ended Contract with Miracle Chemical

Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $6,000.00 2021-268 Award Non-Fair and Open, Open Ended Contract with Core & Main in an Amount Not to

Exceed $15,000.00 2021-269 Award Non-Fair and Open, Open Ended Contract with Avenue Printing in an Amount Not to

Exceed $10,000.00 2021-270 Change Order No. 2, John Dow Avenue, West Prospect Street and Hopper Avenue

Improvement Project, $9,282.54 2021-271 Authorize Release of Road Opening Escrow, Block 144/Lot 76 2021-272 Approve Raffle License #2021-03 for 2022 Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Association 2021-273 Approval of Corrective Action Plan – Coming from CFO 2021-274 Certification of the Annual Audit 2021-275 Refund Tax Title Lien #19-00621 - Block 145/Lot 55 2021-276 Refund Tax Overpayments, various 2021-277 Payment of Vouchers




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Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of September 14, 2021. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk

Council Member

Motion

Second

Ayes

Nays

Abstain

Absent

Bjork McNamara Oravetz Schatz Sciolaro Sherman Mayor Giordano




Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, August 17, 2021 BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approve the following Minutes: Regular Meeting, August 17, 2021

Approved: ________________________________

Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor





Approval of Grant Award from the State of New Jersey for the SFY21 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program, $42,798.00 WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has put in place a grant program to assist police departments with the acquisition of Body-Worn Cameras; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick has been assigned award number 21-BWC-059 in the amount of $42,798.00; and, WHEREAS, the full $42,798.00 will be provided by the State of New Jersey. No matching funds from the Borough of Waldwick are required for this grant award; and, WHEREAS, the award period for the SFY21 Body Worn Camera Grant Program is from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick are authorized to accept the SFY21 Body-Worn Camera grant award. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby accept the award amount of $42,798.00 for the SFY21 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program.

Approved: ________________________________

Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of September 14, 2021. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk




Approval of Chapter 159 – Body Cameras WHEREAS, NJS 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and, WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2021 in the sum of $42,798.00, which is now available from _______________________ in the amount of $42,798.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $42,798.00 is hereby appropriated under the caption State of New Jersey – Body Cameras; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is the result of funds from the State of New Jersey – Body Cameras Grant in the amount of $42,798.00.






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Award Fair and Open Contract to Watchguard Video for Body-Worn Cameras and Associated Equipment and Services, $52,023.00 WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Attorney General issued Law Enforcement Directive 2021-5 requiring that all uniformed patrol officers and additionally designated officers be equipped with body-worn cameras; and, WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey put in place a grant program to assist police departments with the acquisition of body-worn cameras; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick has been assigned award number 21-BWC-059 in the amount of $42,798.00; and, WHEREAS, the Borough received the attached proposal, dated August 27, 2021, from Watchguard Video for the required body-worn cameras and associated equipment and services, in the amount of $52,023.00; and, WHEREAS, the body-worn camera and associated equipment provided under state contract 17-FLEET-00793; and, WHEREAS, the contracts were awarded through a fair and open process, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and, WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Waldwick has certified that $52,023.00 is available in the following appropriation: $42,798.00 from GRANT X-XX-XXX-XXX and $9,225 from 1-01-25-240-274, and has further certified that this commitment together with all previous commitments and payments does not exceed the funds available in said appropriation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick authorize Watchguard Video, 415 E. Exchange, Allen, TX 75002, to purchase Body Cameras in the amount of $52,023.00




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Approved: ________________________________





(Page 1 of 2) Authorize Increase in Non-Fair and Open, Open Ended Contract with Miracle Chemical Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $6,000.00 WHEREAS, the Borough requires ongoing chemicals to ensure proper safety standards are met at the Borough Pool and approved Resolution No. 2021-#52 at the Reorganization Meeting of January 5, 2021 in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00; and, WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to increase the amount not to exceed by $6,000.00; and, WHEREAS, Miracle Chemical Company has been determined to be the most advantageous provider of pool chemicals, cost and other factors considered; and, WHEREAS, the Borough seeks to enter an open-ended contract with Miracle Chemical Company for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00; and, WHEREAS, Miracle Chemical Company will provide equipment and service by request only; the Borough is not obligated to order, accept, or pay for services except when it orders them; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b), a certification of funds is not required for this contract; and, WHEREAS, this contract will terminate December 31, 2021; and, WHEREAS, this contract is being awarded as a non-fair and open and is in conformance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and, WHEREAS Miracle Chemical Company, has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies Miracle Chemical Company has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Waldwick in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit v from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick authorize an increase of $6,000.00 to Miracle Chemical Company 1151B NJ-33, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 for pool chemicals in an open ended contract not to exceed $26,000.00.




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(Page 1 of 2) Award Non-Fair and Open, Open Ended Contract with Core & Main in an Amount Not to Exceed $15,000.00 WHEREAS, the Borough requires ongoing water, sewer, and storm drain products to maintain the Borough’s water system; and, WHEREAS, Core & Main has been determined to be the most advantageous provider of water, sewer, and storm drain products, cost and other factors considered; and, WHEREAS, the Borough seeks to enter an open ended contract with water, sewer, and storm drain products for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00; and, WHEREAS, Core & Main will provide equipment and service by request only; the Borough is not obligated to order, accept, or pay for services except when it orders them; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b), a certification of funds is not required for this contract; and, WHEREAS, this contract will terminate December 31, 2021; and, WHEREAS, this contract is being awarded as a non-fair and open and is in conformance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and, WHEREAS, Core & Main, has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies Core & Main has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Waldwick in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Core & Main from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick authorize Core & Main 1830 Craig Park Court, St. Louis, MO 63146 for ongoing water, sewer, and storm drain products in an open ended contract not to exceed $15,000.00.




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Award Non-Fair and Open, Open Ended Contract with Avenue Printing in an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00 WHEREAS, the Borough requires printing services and supplies on an ongoing basis; and, WHEREAS, Avenue Printing has been determined to be the most advantageous provider printing services and supplies, cost and other factors considered; and, WHEREAS, the Borough seeks to enter an open ended contract with Avenue Printing for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00; and, WHEREAS, Avenue Printing will provide equipment and service by request only; the Borough is not obligated to order, accept, or pay for services except when it orders them; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b), a certification of funds is not required for this contract; and, WHEREAS, this contract will terminate December 31, 2021; and, WHEREAS, this contract is being awarded as a non-fair and open and is in conformance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and, WHEREAS, Avenue Printing, has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies Avenue Printing has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Waldwick in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Avenue Printing from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick authorize Avenue Printing 143 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463 for printing services and supplies in an open ended contract not to exceed $10,000.00.




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I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Reorganization Meeting of September 14, 2021. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk




Change Order No. 2, John Dow Avenue, West Prospect Street and Hopper Avenue Improvement Project, $9,282.54 WHEREAS, a contract was awarded to 4 Clean-Up, Inc., for the John Dow Avenue, West Prospect Street and Hopper Avenue Improvement Project on July 28, 2020 in the amount of $421,102.80 as per Resolution No. 2020-221; and, WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1, as per Resolution No. 2020-316 increased the contract amount from $421,102.80 to $440,375.39; and, WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has submitted Change Order No. 2 dated August 3, 2021, which decreases the contract by $9,282.54; and, WHEREAS, Change Order #2 results in a final contract amount of $431,092.85 which represents a 2.3% increase from the original contract amount. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approves Change Order No. 2, in a decrease amount of $9,292.54 for John Dow Avenue, West Prospect Street and Hopper Avenue Improvement Project to 4 Clean-Up, Inc., 4501 Dell Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047.






Authorize Release of Road Opening Escrow, Block 144/Lot 76 WHEREAS, escrow has been posted with the Borough of Waldwick to obtain a road opening permit as per Chapter 84 in Borough Code; and, WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has certified that the permit holder has completed restoration of the permanent pavement in accordance with the specifications of the Borough of Waldwick. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to release the escrow in the amount of $1,500 to the following: Name 51 Lindbergh Parkway LLC Address 5 Blackberry Bay Drive, Oceanport, NJ 07757 Amount $1,500.00 Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of September 14, 2021. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk


BOROUGH OF WALDWICK Bergen County


Approve Raffle License #2021-03 for 2022 Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Association BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby approve Raffle License #2021-03, a Calendar Raffle for the 2022 Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Association.

Approved: ________________________________





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Approval of Corrective Action Plan

BE IT RESOLVED, herein listed is the Corrective Action Plan for the Borough of Waldwick for the year ended December 31, 2020.

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN BOROUGH OF WALDWICK

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ Audit Year Ended December 31, 2020

COMING FROM CFO




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Approved: ________________________________ Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick at its Regular Meeting of September 14, 2021. _________________________________ Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk




(Page 1 of 2) Certification of the Annual Audit

GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-4 requires the governing body of every local unit to have made an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions; and, WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year 2020 has been filed by a Registered Municipal Accountant with the Municipal Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-6, and a copy has been received by each member of the governing body; and, WHEREAS, R.S. 52:27BB-34 authorizes the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey to prescribe reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs; and, WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5, a regulation requiring that the governing body of each municipality shall by resolution certify to the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that all members of the governing body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the annual audit entitled "Comments and 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 "Comments and Recommendations, as evidenced by the Group Affidavit form of the governing body attached hereto; and, 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, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5; and, WHEREAS, all members of the governing body have received and have familiarized themselves with, at least, the minimum requirements 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,




(Page 2 of 2) WHEREAS, failure to comply with the regulations of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey may subject the members of the local governing body to the penalty provisions of R.S. 52:27BB-52, to wit:

R.S. 52:27BB-52: A local officer or member of a local governing body who, after a date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the director (Director of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his office.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick, hereby states that it has complied with N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5 and does hereby submit a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said compliance.






Refund Tax Title Lien #19-00621 - Block 145/Lot 55 WHEREAS, Colleen A. Ennis, Tax Collector of the Borough of Waldwick has certified that the amount necessary to redeem Tax Sale Certificate #19-00621 has been paid in full. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a check from the Current Fund in the amount of $52,378.52, and a check for the premium from the Trust Account in the amount of $50,100.00 to the Lien Holder, R. Rothman - 411 Grand Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to cancel said Tax Certificate #19-00621, Block 145 Lot 55 from the record.






Refund Tax Overpayments - various WHEREAS, a tax overpayment was made on a certain property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor, Clerk and Chief Financial Officer to refund the amounts below from the General Current Fund to the following:

Block Lot Qual Property Amount Year 134.01 28 30 Smithfield Road – Dougherty

Refund To: Greymorr, LLC BMO85 PO Box 1414 Minneapolis, MN 55480 Tax Certificate #20-00626

$3,010.38 2021

73 13 38 Ackerman Street – Tramutola Refund To: Corelogic Tax Services, LLC Centralized Refunds 3001 Hackberry Road Irving, TX 75063-0156 Contract # 40642497

$3,690.53 2021

121 6 9 Maple Avenue – Goings 100% DISABLED VETERAN Refund To: Corelogic Tax Services, LLC Centralized Refunds 3001 Hackberry Road Irving, TX 75063-0156 Contract # 67566803

$3,455.85 2021

127 7 29 Wanamaker Avenue – Donnelly Refund To: Corelogic Tax Services, LLC Centralized Refunds 3001 Hackberry Road Irving, TX 75063-0156 Contract # 49246023

$2,610.36 2021

Block Lot Qual Property Amount Year 134.03 4 54 Evergreen Street – Reed

Refund To: Corelogic Tax Services, LLC Centralized Refunds 3001 Hackberry Road Irving, TX 75063-0156 Contract # 73357506

$3,260.45 2021

143 9 196 W Prospect Street – Nissirios Refund To: Corelogic Tax Services, LLC Centralized Refunds 3001 Hackberry Road Irving, TX 75063-0156 Contract # 77201520

$4,429.71 2021

162.08 9 25 Gerard Drive – Sheehy Refund To: Corelogic Tax Services, LLC Centralized Refunds 3001 Hackberry Road Irving, TX 75063-0156 Contract # 77697284

$2,443.15 2021






Payment of Vouchers

Approved: ________________________________

Thomas A. Giordano, Mayor


PUBLIC HEARING OF AN ORDINANCE Date: September 14, 2021 Clerk read the ordinance by title Ordinance No. 2021-#24 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION BALL, INC. FOR USE OF THE OLD DPW COMPLEX Mayor asks if any Council Member wished to comment on the ordinance. Mayor closes Council comments and opens the public hearing to audience. Mayor closes the public hearing after comments are heard. Mayor asks for motion to pass the ordinance on second reading and that the Clerk be authorizes to advertise in the local, legal newspaper as required by law. Motion: __________ Seconded: __________ Roll Call: Council Members: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Bjork McNamara Oravetz Schatz Sciolaro Sherman Giordano

LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK

COUNTY OF BERGEN

Ordinance No. 2021-#24 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION BALL, INC. FOR USE OF THE OLD DPW COMPLEX Please take notice that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick, Bergen County, New Jersey, at the Regular Meeting of said Governing Body held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 and will be further considered for final passage after a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers, Administration Building, 63 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, New Jersey, at which time and place those concerned or affected thereby may be heard.

Copies of the foregoing Ordinance are available to interested persons at the office of the Municipal Clerk and may be secured upon application to the Municipal Clerk during regular business hours.

By Order of the Mayor and Council.

Kelley Halewicz, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk

1t: Friday, August 20, 2021 The Bergen Record Fee:

Ordinance No. 2021-#24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE WALDWICK HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION BALL, INC. FOR USE OF THE OLD DPW COMPLEX

WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick is the owner of certain property designated as Lot 16 in Block 132 as shown on the Tax Map of the Borough of Waldwick and upon which lies a Borough structure commonly known as “The Old DPW Complex”; and, WHEREAS, in 1991 the Borough of Waldwick entered into a Lease Agreement with Waldwick High School Graduation Ball, Inc. a non-profit corporation of the State of New Jersey; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the Lease Agreement, Waldwick High School Graduation Ball, Inc. utilizes The Old DPW Complex for the preparation and storage of materials for the Waldwick High School Graduation Ball; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Waldwick and Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. wish to codify the Lease Agreement pursuant to the Local Lands and Buildings Law of the State of New Jersey (N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1 et seq.), NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick as follows: Section 1: Findings. It is hereby determined that Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized and existing pursuant to Title 15 of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey which pursuant to the purposes of such corporation, provides recreational activities for the youths located within the Borough of Waldwick, thereby contributing significantly to promoting the general welfare of the community. Section 2: Authorization and Purpose of Lease Agreement. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12-14(c) and N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15 pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Mayor and Clerk of the Borough of Waldwick are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Borough a Lease Agreement with Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc., as lessee, allowing use of The Old DPW Complex located within Lot 16 in Block 132 as shown on the Tax Map of the Borough of Waldwick for purposes of constructing and storing Graduation Ball Materials. Section 3: Consideration for Lease. The consideration for the lease hereby authorized shall be the construction and storage of Graduation Ball materials, a place of meeting for the Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. and any other related activities as might normally be conducted by Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. in preparation for the Graduation Ball.

Section 4: Public Purpose. The Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. agrees to prepare, organize and operate a Waldwick High School Graduation Ball for the benefit of the graduating seniors of the Borough of Waldwick High School. Section 5: Term; Renewal; Termination. The term of the Lease between the Borough of Waldwick and Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. shall expire on June 30, 2022. Section 6: Annual Report. In June of each year during which the Lease Agreement is in effect, Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. shall submit to the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick a written report setting out the use to which the leasehold was put during the year, and the activities of Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. undertaken in furtherance of the public purpose for which the lease was granted. The report shall also contain an affirmation of the continued tax-exempt status of the Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Inc. as a non-profit corporation pursuant to both state and federal law. It is understood and agreed that, by the execution of the within lease, all prior leases of all or part of the leased premises heretofore entered into by the parties including but not limited to the leases dated March 26, 1991 and March 23, 2004 shall cease and be of no further force or effect. Section 7: Enforcement of Conditions. The Borough Council of Waldwick shall be responsible for enforcement on behalf of the Borough of the conditions of the agreement executed pursuant hereto.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE

Date: September 14, 2021

Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read the Ordinance No. 2021-#25 by title:

Ordinance No. 2021-#25 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 64 PARKS, SECTION 2 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES Mayor: A motion is in order to move and pass the ordinance on first reading, and that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to publish said Ordinance and Notice of Hearing in accordance with law, with the Public Hearing on said Ordinance to be held at 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

Motion: ______

Seconded: ______ Roll Call:

_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Bjork McNamara Oravetz Schatz Sciolaro Sherman Giordano

Ordinance No. 2021-#25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 64 PARKS SECTION 2 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

BE IT ORDAINED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby amends Chapter 64 Parks. The changes to Code of the Borough of Waldwick below shows deletions in strikethrough and additions in underline as follows: 64-2 Prohibited activities. No person in any public park shall: L. Bring in or operate any boat, raft or other watercraft, whether motor powered or not, upon any waters in the any park, except at such times, in such places and under such conditions as may be approved by the Mayor and Council. with a permit issued by the Borough Clerk. Permits will only be issued after the boater agrees to safety requirements and conditions imposed by the Borough of Waldwick.

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INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE

Date: September 14, 2021 Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read the Ordinance No. 2021-#26 by title: Ordinance No. 2021-#26 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 87 SWIMMING POOL, MUNICIPAL TO REVISE SECTION 87-4 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL POOL TO UPDATE EXISTING RULES AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL RULES Mayor: A motion is in order to move and pass the ordinance on first reading, and that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to publish said Ordinance and Notice of Hearing in accordance with law, with the Public Hearing on said Ordinance to be held at 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Motion: ______ Seconded: ______ Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Bjork McNamara Oravetz Schatz Sciolaro Sherman Giordano

Ordinance No. 2021-#26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 87 SWIMMING POOL, MUNICIPAL TO REVISE SECTION 87-4 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL POOL TO UPDATE EXISTING RULES AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL RULES

BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick hereby amend Chapter 87 Swimming Pool, Municipal to revised Section 87-4 Rules and Regular of the Municipal Pool with the changes to Code of the Borough of Waldwick below shows deletions in strikethrough and additions in underline as follows: § 87-4 Rules and regulations of the Municipal Pool. A. All users of the facility and its equipment will be required to purchase a badge or daily pass to gain

entrance. Individuals will be allowed to pick up children without purchasing a pass. Only Waldwick residents and their guests will be allowed with the exception of those limited number of out of town residents that are allowed to join. Residents of other communities may be able to utilize the pool on an annual basis upon the approval of the Mayor and Council at a fee to be determined by resolution.

B. No swimming will take place without a lifeguard being on duty.

C. No shorts will be allowed to be worn when in the water.

D. Only Coast-Guard-approved flotation devices are permitted.

E. Conduct which endangers the safety and comfort of others shall be prohibited. Profanity, rough housing or any other unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. In the judgment of the Pool Manager, or Head Lifeguard, said individuals will may be expelled from the pool grounds. In any event of a serious act of an individual(s), the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Waldwick may revoke his/her pool badge for the remainder of the pool season.

F. Running will not be allowed on any surfaces around the pool grounds.

G. Badges will be presented upon entering the facility, or at any time when requested by Pool facility personnel.

H. Inflatable or any type of water toys will not be allowed in the main pool.

I. All children in diapers must wear diapers specially designed for immersion in water (such as swimming diapers). Do not wash soiled diapers in bathing water.Infants must wear diapers at all times. Waterproof diapers or rubber pants are required.

J. No face masks or snorkels are permitted.

K. The Municipal Pool closes at 8:00 p.m. or sundown.

L. Outdoor bathing shall be prohibited during electrical storms. If at any time the Pool Manager or his/her assistant deem it unsafe due to weather conditions, etc., for bathers to swim, they will order the pool closed to all individuals.

M. No animals, except for service animals shall be permitted at the Municipal Pool.in the swimming pool, wading pool, hot tub or spa area, dressing rooms or other parts of the enclosure.

N. There shall be a complete prohibition on smoking, including smokeless tobacco, tobacco products, vaping and vaping products within the property boundaries of the Waldwick Municipal Pool.

O. Any person showing evidence of any communicable skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharges, or any communicable disease shall be denied admission.

P. Any person with excessive sunburn, open blisters, cuts or bandages shall be denied admission.

Q. Do not enter the water if you are experiencing or recovering from diarrhea or have had any signs or symptoms of gastrointestinal (stomach) disease in the past seven days.

R. Children should be encouraged to use the restroom before entering the water. Immediately report any “accidents” you observe in the bathing waters to a lifeguard.

S. Glass containers shall be prohibited in all areas including the food and drinking areas.

T. All persons shall shower before entering the water.

U. Alcohol is prohibited in all areas.

V. Persons suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be prohibited from entering the facility.

W. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

X. Children aged 14 and under, must take and pass a deep-water test administered and judged by the lifeguards. Children who cannot pass the deep water test must stay inside the roped in shallow area.

Y. No loud radios.

Z. No refunds or rain-checks.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Date: September 14, 2021 Mayor Giordano asked the Clerk to read the Ordinance No. 2021-#27 by title: Ordinance No. 2021-#27 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2021-#08, FIXING THE COMPENSATION, SALARIES AND WAGES OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK

Mayor: A motion is in order to move and pass the ordinance on first reading, and that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to publish said Ordinance and Notice of Hearing in accordance with law, with the Public Hearing on said Ordinance to be held at 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Motion: ______ Seconded: ______ Roll Call: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Bjork McNamara Oravetz Schatz Sciolaro Sherman Giordano

Ordinance No. 2021-#27 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2021-#08, FIXING THE COMPENSATION, SALARIES AND WAGES OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF WALDWICK

BE IT ORDAINED that the Municipal Council of the Borough of Waldwick, the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey hereby amends Ordinance NO. 2021-#08 Fixing the Compensation, Salaries and Wages of Officials and Employees of the Borough of Waldwick. Which shows deletions to the code in strikethrough and additions in underline as follows:

POSITION TITLE

SALARY RANGE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

ELECTRICAL SUB-CODE $9,000 $16,000 $21,000

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