Borough of Woodcliff Lake

BOROUGH OF WOODCLIFF LAKE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MINUTES July 6, 2009 8:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER.

This meeting, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Law, P. L. l975, C. 23l, was announced at the Reorganization Meeting held on January 5, 2009 in the Municipal Building. Notice of this meeting has been posted, and two newspapers, The Record and The Ridgewood News, have been notified.

ROLL CALL.

Mayor LaPaglia was present. Councilmembers Bader, Camella, Glaser, Hoffman, Howley and Rosenblatt were present on roll call. Attorney Madaio, Borough Administrator Sandve and Borough Clerk Sciara were also present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor LaPaglia.

A moment of silence was observed for the passing of Dr. Clark, a long time resident and the husband of Marilyn Clark, a member of the Shade Tree Committee, and the father of Dr. Mary Clark a member of the Board of Health.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES.

RESOLVED, that the Minutes of a meeting of the Mayor and Council on June 15, 2009 copies of which have been received by all Councilpersons, are hereby approved as presented.

ROLL CALL: Introduce: Mr. Glaser Second: Mr. Bader Ayes: Mr. Bader, Mr. Camella, Mr. Glaser, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Howley, Mr. Rosenblatt Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None

RESOLVED, that the Minutes of an Executive Closed Session meeting of the Mayor and Council on June 15, 2009 copies of which have been received by all Councilpersons, are hereby approved as presented but not released to the public at this time. ROLL CALL: Introduce: Mrs. Howley Second: Mr. Camella Ayes: Mr. Bader, Mr. Camella, Mr. Glaser, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Howley, Mr. Rosenblatt Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None

MAYOR’S REPORT

The first half of 2009 has been a busy and exciting period for the Governing Body and Borough staff. We achieved a number of significant accomplishments including a zero municipal tax rate increase for 2009; achieving a triple A bond rating from Standard and Poor’s for our recent $2.6 million bond issuance; completing a successful joint road re-paving program resulting in significant cost savings this past month through the Pascack Valley Administrators Group, initiating a new computerized and photo ID registration for the Old Mill Pool which is experiencing record attendance this summer; and revising several significant Personnel Policies and finance procedures to improve cost effectiveness and processing efficiency. Change in the municipal area is often difficult and contentious and Woodcliff Lake is no exception. We owe much of our progress to the efforts of our Borough Administrator and Finance Committee. The first half also brought a number of disappointments, including the denial of our Appeal of the FAA New York Metropolitan Area Airspace Re-Design in late May. We are planning to mount a serious political effort through the Pascack Valley Mayors’ Association to try to have the Obama Administration kill the airspace redesign; a tentative decision by our local school board not to support our consultants recommendation on pursuing a more equitable Regional High School Financing Formula; hopefully we will let our residents decide this matter by way of a public referendum in the November 2009 General Election. Our COAH Round 3 Fair Share Housing Plan is being challenged by three objectors with different motives and agendas which will result in delay of the plans approval and additional cost to the Borough. A number of other matters remain unresolved including the Borough’s support for the reopening of the former Pascack Valley Hospital, which is opposed by Englewood Hospital and Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. The next significant step is a second public meeting with the New Jersey State Health Planning Board in Trenton on July 23, 2009. Public support for the reopening of the hospital at the local public hearing in Westwood on June 8, 2009 was overwhelming in favor or reopening the hospital. We continue to pursue the acquisition of future recreational properties adjacent to the Old Mill Park and Recreational area complex as well as additional grant monies to offset future acquisition costs; and lastly, but certainly not the least important to our residents is the town wide property re-evaluation for 2010. All things considered we have probably faired better than most communities in our area in dealing with the challenges of the current economic recession but we need to remain diligent in the face of significant economic difficulties in both our state and the nation.

Municipal Public Question for Ballot

Should the Governing body of Woodcliff Lake and local school board pursue a more equitable formula to fund the cost of educating students by establishing a new Pre K through 12 District with Montvale? For the past decade, Woodcliff Lake and Montvale have paid significantly more per student than Hillsdale and River Vale to attend the Pascack Valley Regional High School 2 District. A study conducted in 2008 recommends splitting the Pascack Valley Regional High School district into two districts and consolidating the current four local Pre K to 8 school districts into two Pre K to 12 districts comprised of 1.) Montvale and Woodcliff Lake, and 2.) Hillsdale and River Vale. Each town would pay its share of the cost based on the number of students attending the new combined districts. The annual saving to Woodcliff lake taxpayers would be between $1.6 and $2.8 million, or $600 and $1,000 per average home.

Yes

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT:

(To be drafted.)

Mayor LaPaglia stated that the question will only be asking the public if they wish to pursue a more equitable funding formula. All agreed that the ballot question included on tonight’s agenda needs to be revised. Opinion of probability of success and the costs need better disclosure. Administrator Sandve stated that the explanatory statement would provide the necessary information to residents. The referendum question is due at the County Clerk’s office by August 21, 2009. This referendum question would have to be voted on at the August 3, 2009 meeting. Mr. Rosenblatt asked that representatives of the school district be present at this meeting. Mr. Glaser stated that an attorney’s letter has been given to the School Board requesting their answers to several questions the consultant had on the school funding formula. Mr. Camella stated that different alternatives have been requested. The Board of Education has not given their support or denial of this project. Due to the summer schedule, it has been difficult to make contact with the superintendent. Mr. Rosenblatt asked if a School Board representative could be invited to our next meeting to discuss this issue. Mayor LaPaglia stated that there is no other matter facing the Borough with more financial impact than this issue. He continued that each community has to pursue this issue in their own unique way. This issue will not spontaneously solve itself. This council needs to be proactive.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

2009 Pascack Valley Paving Project – the Pascack Valley paving project has been completed. Due to the prices received we were able to extend the project within the Borough’s budget. There is a change order on tonight’s consent agenda. Leaf Disposal – Pascack Valley – The recently completed DPW Study identified leaf disposal as one of the main issues facing the Pascack Valley. The Administrators are looking into alternatives in conjunction with the Waste Management facilities in Hillsdale and Park Ridge for this fall. Mr. Rosenblatt asked if DPW Superintendent Barboni agreed with this shared service proposal. Administrator Sandve stated that he did. Purchase Order Procedures – the Council has discussed implementing a procedure for purchase orders. After consultation with the Borough Auditor and the Finance Committee recommendations have been forwarded to the Council. We will also work with the Council to provide budget reports monthly (or quarterly) so that everyone has a complete understanding of their specific Departments spending history. It was suggested that all purchase orders remain in Borough Hall to prevent loss and duplication. 3 Several reports can be run for Councilmembers so they can see their department’s total spending. Mr. Glaser commented on a centralized purchasing process. Mr. Bader does not like the new recommendations on purchase order procedures and feels it insulates the council further from seeing department purchases. Administrator Sandve stated that he would run a report showing more detail information for each department’s purchases. Administrator Sandve stated that the lightning detection system does work. The antennae need to be raised higher. E-mails are received when strikes are recorded, how far away the strikes are etc. However, the signal device is not receiving the radio signal. Mr. Hoffman stated that he has examples of teams leaving our fields angrily because the device did not reset itself. Mr. Camella asked when this problem will be resolved. Mr. Rosenblatt asked what the Borough’s liability is if the system is not working properly. All agreed that this issue should be a top priority.

Borough Policy Revisions – the Mayor and Council during the 2009 Municipal Budget process has recommended that several Borough policies be amended. There is a resolution on the consent agenda approving the revised polices for: Employee Certifications, Sick time Accumulation, Prescription Drug Coverage, Waiver of Health Benefits and FMLA.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

Intersection Improvements at Woodcliff Avenue and Werimus Road Intersection Improvements at Kinderkamack Road and Prospect Avenue Mr. Sachs explaind the aforementioned projects to the Mayor and Council using maps showing existing and proposed conditions at these intersections. These drawings incorporate the comments from the committee and the traffic consultant. These will be presented to the County on Wednesday. All concerned are trying to redesign these intersections without the taking of property.

Shaw Road Water Main Improvements Project This project is substantially complete. We are awaiting the contractor to advise as to when he anticipates returning to the site to infrared the trench in Werimus Road.

2009 Municipal Road Resurfacing Program Construction Inspection Services This project is complete and the final payment requisition, change order and maintenance bond have been submitted to the Borough for further processing.

2010 NJDOT application for Highview Avenue Boswell McClave Engineering has prepared and submitted this application to the NJDOT on behalf of the Borough.

Striping of Parking Areas at the Woodcliff Lake Train Station This project is complete.

STANDING COMMITTEES. (CAPITALS indicate committee chair).

ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE, PLANNING BOARD, EDUCATION (High School) Mr. Glaser reported that the Planning Board has been very slow.

LIBRARY, FIRE (VOLUNTEER) 4 Mr. Camella had no report on the library. Mr. Camella reported that there will be an auction next week for several unneeded Borough vehicles, including the fire truck. There has been some interest in the fire truck via an on-line auction site. The minimum bid for the fire truck is $100,000.

PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE/OEM/TRI-BORO Mr. Bader reported that that he has received a letter from Chief Jannicelli re: Police Officer Paul Brown’s probationary period with the Police Department. Chief Jannicelli stated that Officer Brown has performed well above the standard and this fact is reflected in his evaluation. With the recommendation from the Chief, Mr. Bader motioned that Officer Brown be promoted to patrolman 9th class on July 7, 2009, second by Mr. Rosenblatt.

ROLL CALL: Introduce: Mr. Bader Second: Mr. Rosenblatt Ayes: Mr. Bader, Mr. Camella, Mr. Glaser, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Howley, Mr. Rosenblatt Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None

Mr. Bader announced that Lt. Bruce Conway will be retiring as of October 1, 2009. The Police Committee is discussing a replacement officer, alternate route vs. academy and possible promotions within the Department. Mr. Bader reported that the building department has been very busy due to the expansion of the Eisai Corporation.

BOARD OF HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH & WELFARE/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Mr. Hoffman stated that the number of people coming down with the flu is increasing.

PARKS AND RECREATION, PUBLIC INFORMATION, NEWSLETTERS ,ORDINANCES, SENIOR CITIZENS’ PROGRAM Mrs. Howley reported that the pool has been an incredible success and last weekend was thought to be the busiest weekend other than Woodcliff Lake day. The Friday night Mayor’s Softball game went well with the Mayor throwing out the first pitch. Mrs. Howley read into the record the following Resolution.

Proclamation National Night Out 2009

WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and TARGET is sponsoring a unique, nationwide crime, drug, and violence prevention program on August 4, 2009 entitled “National Night Out”; and WHEREAS, the “26th Annual National Night Out” provides a unique opportunity for Montvale, Park Ridge, & Woodcliff Lake to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country in promoting cooperative, police-community crime prevention efforts; and

5 WHEREAS, the TriBoro DARE Committees play a vital role in assisting the local Police Departments through joint crime, drug, and violence prevention efforts in Montvale, Park Ridge, & Woodcliff Lake, and is supporting “National Night Out 2009” locally; and WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of Montvale, Park Ridge, & Woodcliff Lake be aware of the importance of crime prevention programs and impact that their participation can have on reducing crime, drugs, & violence in the TriBoro towns; and WHEREAS, police-community partnerships, neighborhood safety, awareness, and cooperation are important themes of the “National Night Out” program; and NOW, THEREFORE the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake do hereby call upon all citizens of Montvale, Park Ridge, & Woodcliff Lake to join the TriBoro DARE Committees, the National Association of Town Watch, and TARGET in supporting “26th Annual National Night Out” on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at the Old Mill Swim Club in Woodcliff Lake. FURTHER, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, I Mayor Joseph T. LaPaglia do hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 4, 2009 as “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” in Montvale, Park Ridge, & Woodcliff Lake.

ROLL CALL: Introduce: Mrs. Howley Second: Mr. Hoffman Ayes: Mr. Bader, Mr. Camella, Mr. Glaser, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Howley, Mr. Rosenblatt Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None

DPW & ROADS/SEWERS & SANITATION/ECOLOGY

No report was given.

OLD BUSINESS.

Ordinance 09-09 Private Storm Drain Inlet Retrofitting

“An Ordinance Amending Chapter 230 of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, County of Bergen Entitled, “Stormwater Management”

Heretofore introduced, does now pass on first reading, and that said Ordinance be further considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on the 3rd day of August, 2009 , at 8:00 o’clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at the regular meeting place of the Borough Council, and that at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, and that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said Ordinance according to law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said Ordinance be further considered for final passage.

ROLL CALL: Introduce: Mr. Rosenblatt 6 Second: Mr. Bader Ayes: Mr. Bader, Mr. Camella, Mr. Glaser, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Howley, Mr. Rosenblatt Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None

Ordinance 09-10 Refuse Containers/Dumpsters

“An Ordinance Amending Chapter 186 of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, County of Bergen Entitled, “Property Maintenance”

ROLL CALL: Introduce: Mr. Rosenblatt Second: Mrs. Howley Ayes: Mr. Bader, Mr. Camella, Mr. Glaser, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Howley, Mr. Rosenblatt Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None

Ordinance 09-11 Clothing Bins

“An Ordinance Amending Chapter 262-39 of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, County of Bergen Entitled, “Zoning”

ROLL CALL: Introduce: Mr. Glaser 7 Second: Mr. Bader Ayes: Mr. Bader, Mr. Camella, Mr. Glaser, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Howley, Mr. Rosenblatt Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None

NEW BUSINESS.

Ordinance 09-12

“BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURPOSES IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF WOODCLIFF LAKE, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,018,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE BOROUGH TRUST FUNDS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.

ROLL CALL: Introduce: Mr. Camella Second: Mrs. Howley Ayes: Mr. Bader, Mr. Camella, Mr. Glaser, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Howley, Mr. Rosenblatt Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None

PUBLIC FORUM.

Motion to open the meeting to the public was made by Mr. Bader, second by Mr. Rosenblatt and approved unanimously by voice call vote. Hearing no comments from the public, a motion to close the meeting to the public was made by Mr. Bader, second by Mr. Rosenblatt and approved unanimously by voice call vote. 8 CONSENT AGENDA DISCUSSION.

Consent Agenda Item #13, Resolution Amending the 2009 Adopted Budget was added as Item #13. Consent Agenda Item # 10 was pulled from the Consent Agenda by Administrator Sandve. Consent Agenda #4 was pulled for a separate vote

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items except #4 and #10 was made by Mr. Bader, second by Mrs. Howley.

ROLL CALL: Introduce: Mr. Bader Second: Mrs. Howley Ayes: Mr. Bader, Mr. Camella, Mr. Glaser, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Howley, Mr. Rosenblatt Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None

Discussion began as to the need for an increase in the Municipal Court’s Hours. Mayor LaPaglia stated that the increase in hours is per Judge Randazzo, Administrator Sandve and the Personnel Committee recommendation. Mr. Hoffman, the liaison to the Council in exploring the merging of Municipal Courts disagrees that the court needs more hours. He has met with several towns who have less personnel than we do and have more tickets written than we do. After much discussion, a motion to table this Resolution was made by Mr. Bader, second by Camella and approved unanimously by voice call vote. This resolution will be placed back on the table at the next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT.

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Glaser, second by Mr. Camella and approved unanimously by voice call vote. The time is 10:53 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

______Lori Sciara, Borough Clerk

9 Payroll. (Consent Agenda – 1)

RESOLVED, that the following Payroll Disbursements made by the Treasurer since the last meeting are proper and hereby are ratified and approved:

Payroll released $ 191,888.66

CLAIMS AND BILLS. Authority to Pay Claims. (Consent Agenda - 2)

RESOLVED, that the following current claims against the Borough for materials and services have been considered and are proper and hereby are approved for payment:

Current Fund $ 1,223,699.02 Capital $ 26,100.00 Animal Control $ 66.00 Escrow $ 565.50

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION TO THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL

(Consent Agenda – 3)

WHEREAS, The Borough reserves the right to add a new policy, change, revise, eliminate, or deviate on a case-by-case basis from any of the policies and/or benefits described herein, subject to the requirements of collective negotiation agreements and/or state and federal laws or regulations; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake have agreed to the following revisions to the Personnel Manual

Sick Time Accumulation Policy Conferences Seminars Training and Certification Courses Prescription Drug Coverage Waiver of Medical Benefits Family Medical Leave Act

RESOLUTION AMENDING WORK HOURS AND SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK (Consent Agenda – 4)

WHEREAS, the Municipal Court Clerk has advised that the workload in the court has increased; and

10 WHEREAS, there is a need to amend the current 30 hour work weed to 35 hours; and

WHEREAS, this increase in hours will adjust the Municipal Court Clerk’s salary to $41,000 effective July 1, 2009.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake authorize the addition of 5 hours to the current 30 hour work week of the Municipal Court for a total of 35 hours and an adjustment in pay for the Municipal Court Clerk.

Resolution Authorizing Salary Adjustment for Employees Receiving State Mandated Certification (Consent Agenda – 5)

WHEREAS, Lorinda Sciara has received certification from the State of NJ in recognition of her successful completion of the Certified Municipal Registrar Certification Classes on April 6, 13, 20 and 27; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Sciara has been appointed as the Registrar as of November 17, 2008; and

WHEREAS, upon successful completion of this required State Mandated Certification process, Mrs. Sciara will receive a $2,000 salary adjustment; and

WHEREAS, this onetime salary adjustment is in accordance with Borough past practice to employees who receive their certifications that are required for the Borough and mandated by State of New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, this certification that requires State Educational Credits be maintained in order to keep this license current.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff authorize this salary adjustment to Lorinda Sciara for receiving her certification effective July 1, 2009.

Resolution Authorizing Salary Adjustment for Employees Receiving State Mandated Certification (Consent Agenda –6)

WHEREAS, Debra Dakin has received certification from the State of NJ in recognition of her successful completion of the Certified Municipal Registrar Certification Classes on April 6, 13, 20 and 27; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Dakin has been appointed as the Deputy Registrar since January 1, 2009; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey mandates that a municipality must have a certified Deputy Registrar as well as a Registrar on staff; and 11 WHEREAS, upon successful completion of this required State Mandated Certification process, Ms. Dakin will receive a $2,000 salary adjustment; and

WHEREAS, this certification that require mandated State Educational Credits be maintained in order to keep this license current.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff authorize this salary adjustment to Deborah Dakin for receiving her certification effective July 1, 2009.

Resolution Authorizing Submission of an Open Space Land Acquisition Application (Enabling Resolution) (Consent Agenda –7)

WHEREAS, the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland & Historic Preservation Trust Fund (“county trust Fund”), provides grants to municipal governments and to nonprofit organizations for assistance in the acquisition of lands for open space conservation purposes and/or outdoor recreation facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Woodcliff Lake desires to further the public interest by obtaining a grant of ______from the County Trust Fund to fund the following project:

Acquisition of the Freedman Property

WHEREAS, the governing body has reviewed the County Trust Fund Program Statement, the County Program Open Space Policy and Procedures Manual, and the open space application and instructions and desires to make an application for such a grant and provide application information and furnish such documents as may be required; and

WHEREAS, as part of the application, the governing body will hold a public hearing on ______, to receive comments prior to the submission of said application; and

WHEREAS, the County of Bergen shall determine whether the application is complete and in conformance with the scope and intent of the County Trust Fund; and

WHEREAS, the applicant is willing to use the County Trust Fund in accordance with such rules, regulations and applicable statutes, and is willing to enter into an agreement with the County of Bergen for the above named project; and

WHEREAS, if the applicant is successful in acquiring said project through the use of a County Trust Fund grant, then the applicant will permanently preserve said project for 12 open space conservation and/or outdoor recreation purposes through a recorded deed of easement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake:

1. That it is hereby authorized to submit the above completed project application to the County by the deadline of July 31, 2009, as established by the County; and 2. That, in the event of a County Trust Fund award that may be less than the grant amount requested above, the applicant has, or will secure, the balance of funding necessary to complete the project; and 3. That the applicant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its performance of the project; and 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Resolution Asking the State of New Jersey to Authorize a Three-Year Pilot Program for Leaf Collection and Disposal (Consent Agenda –8)

WHEREAS, the Borough of Woodcliff Lake and it’s nine (9) sister communities in the Pascack Valley are committed to exploring ways to share services that will save the taxpayers money while improving the services delivered; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendents of Public Works and Administrators of the communities in the Pascack Valley have identified leaf collection and disposal as one of the largest costs for each of our communities; and

WHEREAS, a joint solution for the collection and disposal of leaves has been identified and is now in the process of being verified as saving time, resources, fuel and taxpayer dollars; and

WHEREAS, on June 12th a subcommittee of the Pascack Valley Administrators and Superintendents of Public Works met with representatives of Waste Management, Inc., as well as a representative of the Pascack Valley Mayors’ Association to explore the possibility of bringing leaves to transfer stations located in the Boroughs of Hillsdale and Park Ridge; and

WHEREAS, Waste Management has the capacity to accept, compact and transport leaves to environmentally accredited facilities at a cost which appears to be significantly less than municipalities are currently paying; and

WHEREAS, all municipalities in the Pascack Valley have been asked to submit data on their leaf collection costs to verify actual costs and calculate potential savings; and

WHEREAS, the Pascack Valley Superintendents of Public Works and Administrators wish to have this program in place for the Fall of 2009 so that all communities can reduce the cost of leaf collection this year; and 13 WHEREAS, each municipality in the Pascack Valley will be asked to pass a resolution in favor of this concept; and

WHEREAS, to implement this solution, the assistance of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as well as the State representatives from our District must be contacted and asked for assistance; and

WHEREAS, the assistance required is to obtain a Type 23 permit for the Waste Management Hillsdale facility. This permit will allow leaves to be accepted and put it on even footing with the Park Ridge facility which already has the Type 23 permit; and

WHEREAS, the communities of the Pascack Valley are asking the State of New Jersey to authorize a three-year pilot program so that empirical data can be presented to the DEP and other State officials which will show the true cost and savings of this project; and

WHEREAS, this project could become a role model for other communities across the State thereby saving tens of millions of dollars for the taxpayers of New Jersey.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake supports the shared services leaf collection and disposal effort now being explored; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Governing Body applauds the effort of the Superintendent of Public Works and Administrators for this initiative.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to all communities in the Pascack Valley as well as the County Executive, the Pascack Valley Mayors’ Association and the elected representatives of District 39.

Resolution Authorizing Auction of Borough Vehicles (Consent Agenda –9)

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake has determined that the following vehicles will be best disposed of by public auction as per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36:

IMPOUNDS

1996 Plymouth Voyager 2P4GP4537TR769511 $250.00 1996 Dodge Van 2P4GP453XTR768130 $250.00 1996 Chevy Metro 2C1MR2295T6774672 $250.00

1985 Mack RD 1MZN112BXFA003445 $250.00 1989 Pierce 100’Aerial 1P9CA02J5KA040173 $100,000

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said vehicles which are no longer needed for public use by the Borough of Woodcliff Lake will be old at public auction at 14 the DPW Building, Old Mill road, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized to advertise said public auction by notice published in The Record at least seven (7) days in advance of the date on which it is to be held.

Resolution Authorizing the Department of Public Works to Dispose of Leaves (Consent Agenda –10)

WHEREAS, the Borough of Woodcliff Lake is in need of recycling of the Borough’s organic material from October 2009 to January 2010; and

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has received quotes for this service and recommends the Borough authorize Organic Recycling, Inc. in Tappan, NY provide this service to the Borough for a price of $11.45 per cubic yard.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Woodcliff Lake authorize the DPW to drop off compacted leaves to Organic Recycling Inc., Tappan NY from October 2009n to January 2010.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 and FINAL FOR THE WOODCLIFF LAKE PASCACK VALLEY COOPERATIVE PRICING PROGRAM (Consent Agenda – 11)

WHEREAS, the Borough of Woodcliff Lake has previously awarded a contract to D&L Paving Contractors, Inc. for the 2009 Pascack Valley Cooperative Pricing Resurfacing Program; and

WHEREAS, the completion of the project resulted in a final net amount of $26,624.25.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a Change Order in the amount of $26,624.25 be approved and that the Borough Council authorize the Borough Administrator to execute the necessary documents related to the Change Order.

Resolution Authorizing Release of Escrow Balance (Consent Agenda –12)

WHEREAS, A request has been made for the release of the escrow balance with respect to the following in the Borough of Woodcliff Lake:

Edelman 48 Rose Avenue Woodcliff Lake Escrow Release $8328.50

15 WHEREAS, the Borough Construction Official has confirmed that all is satisfactory and has recommended that the escrow balances be released;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendation of the above, the Mayor and Council does hereby authorize the release of the escrow balances in the amount of $838.50 in connection with the aforementioned.