M IN U T E S “STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY” Combined Meeting … · Subsequent Tax 2015 to 2017 18,886.77 Interest on Subsequent Tax 3,654.67 Total 24,890.76 Premium 23,000.00 Total

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M IN U T E S “STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY”

Combined Meeting of the Mayor and Council Wednesday, June 14, 2017

7:30 PM

CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER – Mayor Piehler called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 116 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey 07647. STATEMENT – Mayor Piehler read the “Sunshine Statement” into the record as follows: “This is a Combined Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale. The date, time and location of this meeting has been advertised in the official Newspapers of the Borough, filed with the Borough Clerk and posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building. All notice requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act for this meeting have been fulfilled. Please note the fire exits as required by law at public meetings.” ROLL CALL – Name Present Absent Student Representative Mayor Piehler Josh Yoon Councilman DeLisio Jacob Lee Councilwoman Macchio Abigail Yi Councilman Shepard Matt Kwon Councilman Small Seo Young Ma Councilman Sokoloski Susan Dong Councilman Sotiropoulos Alexandra Yuelys OTHER OFFICIALS PRESENT –

Mr. John Shahdanian, II Borough Attorney Ava Petrilli Mr. Carl O’Brien Borough Engineer Zayd Qureshi Ms. Wanda Worner Borough Clerk Hannah Jung Ms. Fran Weston Deputy Clerk Katie Butler Mr. William Essmann Police Chief Helene George Mr. Howard Ostrow Captain Dianne Park Ms. Suzanne Burroughs Tax Collector Sash Somas Mr. Shuaib Firozvi CFO Siena Griffin Mr. Roger Hauser Judge Zoe Fleury Ms. Maria Doerr Court Administrator Tam Lee Mr. Edward Rejmaniak Fire Chief Shane Sedano Mr. Charles Batch Fire Inspector Carter Pontone Ms. Fran Brogan Bd of Health Pres Audrey Hansen Ms. Debbie Visconi Bd of Health VP Alexander Gioffre SALUTE TO THE FLAG & SILENT PRAYER – Mayor Piehler asked all in attendance to rise and join him in a Salute to the Flag and then called for a moment of Silent Prayer.

SUSPENSION OF REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mayor Piehler suspended the regular order of business at this time in order to entertain a Public Hearing on the Bergen County Open Space Recreation, Farmland & Historic Preservation Trust Fund Application for Improvements to the Basketball Court at Hogan Park.

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Public Hearing Bergen Open Space Application

For Improvements to Basketball Court At Hogan Park

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Open Public Hearing – Mayor Piehler opened the public hearing on the Open Space Application as noted above at this time. Close Public Hearing – There being no questions or comments on the Open Space Application; Mayor Piehler closed the public hearing. Mayor Piehler stated that no written comments have been received from the public with regard to the application.

RESOLUTION #2017-82

TITLE: AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR BERGEN COUNTY OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND – IMPROVEMENTS TO BASKETBALL COURT AT HOGAN PARK Motion Second Name

Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos

WHEREAS, the Bergen county Open Space, Recreation, Farmland & Historic Preservation Trust Fund (“County Trust Fund”), provides matching grants to municipal governments and to nonprofit organizations for assistance in the development or redevelopment of municipal recreation facilities; and, WHEREAS, the Borough of Northvale desires to further the public interest by obtaining a matching grant of $15,395.63 from the County Trust Fund for improvement to the basketball court at John L. Hogan Memorial Park, and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council has reviewed the County Trust Fund Program Statement, and the Trust Fund Municipal Program Park Improvement application and instructions and desires to make an application for such a matching grant and provide application information and furnish such documents as may be required; and, WHEREAS, as part of the application process, the governing body held a public hearing on June 14, 2017 to receive comments prior to the submission of this 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 Borough of Northvale 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 basketball court improvements at John L. Hogan Memorial Park; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale:

1. That it is hereby authorized to submit the above completed project application to the County of Bergen by the deadline of June 30, 2017, 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 Borough of Northvale has secured the balance of funding necessary to complete the project, or modify the project as necessary; and,

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3. That the Borough of Northvale is committed to providing a dollar for dollar cash match for the project; and,

4. That the Borough of Northvale agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations in it performance of the project; and,

5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately. Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos RESUME THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mayor Piehler resumes the regular order of business at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Combined Meeting of May 10, 2017 Motion Second Name


Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos AWARDS & PROCLAMATIONS – Mayor Piehler presented Sgt. Michael Graham with the following:

BOROUGH OF NORTHVALE northvale mayor and council

C O M M E N D A T I O N

SGT. MICHAEL GRAHAM

WHEREAS, Sgt. Michael Graham was at a pool party with his family in his hometown of Emerson, New Jersey on May 28, 2017 when he heard screams for help from the children by the pool; and WHEREAS, Sgt. Graham saw a parent jump in the pool and pull a unresponsive child from the water; and WHEREAS, Sgt. Graham immediately began CPR on the unresponsive child and after compressions and rescue breaths the young child began to expel water and breathe on his own; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale commend Sgt. Graham for relying on his training and experience and for taking control of the situation which resulted in saving the life of this young victim and we find that his actions that day were nothing short of heroic.

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APPOINTMENTS & PERSONNEL CHANGES – Approve the appointment of Joseph Zavardino of 68 Greenway, Harrington Park as Construction Code Official retroactive to May 30, 2017 for a 4 year term to expire on June 13, 2022. Motion Second Name


Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos Approve the appointment of Tracy Jeffery of 222 Kinderkamack Road, Hillsdale as Zoning Officer/Property Maintenance/Code Compliance Officer retroactive to May 30, 2017. Motion Second Name


Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos Approve the appointment of Paul Shaver of 873 B Dorchester Lane, New Milford as Library Director retroactive to May 8, 2017. Motion Second Name


Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos MONTHLY CORRESPONDENCE – Mayor Piehler stated that the following correspondence is on file in the Borough Clerk’s office and it can be viewed by the public between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Police Department – Northvale/Rockleigh Tax Collector Fire Prevention

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Building Department Municipal Court Recreation Committee CORRESPONDENCE – Mayor Piehler stated that there is no correspondence for discussion this evening. RESOLUTIONS – Mayor Piehler made the following statement with regard to the Consent Agenda: “All items are considered to be non-controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There may be further discussion prior to the vote upon request of a member of the public or a Council member. Any item may be removed for further discussion or for a roll call vote in which case the item will be removed and considered in its normal sequence as part of the general order of business” Motion Second Name


RESOLUTION #2017-83

TITLE: APPROVE THE REDEMPTION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES #155 FOR BLOCK 908, LOT 1, QUALIFICATION CODE CT110 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale that the Tax collector shall conduct the Redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #155, by Riverside Abstract from US Bank Cust BV002 Trst & Crdtrs, the lien holder according to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54. The breakdown is as follows: Block 908 Lot 1 Qual. CT110–Luxury Townhomes of Northvale LLC–110 Rio Vista Lane Tax Sale Certificate #155 2,249.33 2% Redemption Penalty 44.99 18% Interest on Certificate 0.00 Recording Fee 43.00 Search Fee 12.00 Subsequent Tax 2015 to 2017 18,886.77 Interest on Subsequent Tax 3,654.67 Total 24,890.76 Premium 23,000.00 Total Due to Lienholder $47,890.76 The Chief Financial Officer shall issue a check in the amount of $ 47,890.76 to: US Bank Cust BV002 Trst & Crdtrs 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2050 Philadelphia, PA 19102-2513

RESOLUTION #2017-84

TITLE: APPROVE THE REDEMPTION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES #2016-05 FOR BLOCK 908, LOT 1, QUALIFICATION CODE CT112 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale that the Tax collector shall conduct the Redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #2016-05, by

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Riverside Abstract from US Bank Cust BV002 Trst & Crdtrs, the lien holder according to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54. The breakdown is as follows: Block 908 Lot 1 Qual. CT112–Luxury Townhomes of Northvale LLC–112 Rio Vista Lane Tax Sale Certificate #2016-05 4,859.88 2% Redemption Penalty 97.20 18% Interest 0.00 Recording Fee 43.00 Search Fee 12.00 Subsequent Tax 2016 & 2017 11,011.46 Interest on Subsequent Tax 616.64 Total 16,640.18 Premium 22,100.00 Total Due to Lienholder 38,740.18 The Chief Financial Officer shall issue a check in the amount of $ 38,740.18 to: US Bank Cust BV002 Trst & Crdtrs 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2050 Philadelphia, PA 19102-2513

RESOLUTION #2017-85

TITLE: APPROVE THE REDEMPTION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES #2016-06 FOR BLOCK 908, LOT 1, QUALIFICATION CODE CT114 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale that the Tax collector shall conduct the Redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #2016-06, by Riverside Abstract from US Bank Cust BV002 Trst & Crdtrs, the lien holder according to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54. The breakdown is as follows: Block 908 Lot 1 Qual. CT114–Luxury Townhomes of Northvale LLC–114 Rio Vista Lane Tax Sale Certificate #2016-06 7,334.80 2% Redemption Penalty 293.39 18% Interest on Certificate 0.00 Recording Fee 43.00 Search Fee 12.00 Subsequent Tax 2016 & 2017 11,011.46 Interest on Subsequent Tax 616.64 Total 19,311.29 Premium 22,100.00 Total Due to Lienholder $41,411.29 The Chief Financial Officer shall issue a check in the amount of $ 41,411.2900 to: US Bank Cust BV002 Trst & Crdtrs 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2050 Philadelphia, PA 19102-2513

RESOLUTION #2017-86 TITLE: APPROVE THE REDEMPTION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES #156 FOR BLOCK 908, LOT 1, QUALIFICATION CODE CT120 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale that the Tax collector shall conduct the Redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #156, by

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Riverside Abstract from MTAG Cut Emp VII NJ Port, the lien holder according to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54. The breakdown is as follows: Block 908 Lot 1 Qual. CT120–Luxury Townhomes of Northvale LLC–120 Rio Vista Lane Tax Sale Certificate #156 2,249.33 2% Redemption Penalty 44.99 18% Interest 0.00 Recording Fee 43.00 Search Fee 12.00 Subsequent Tax 2015 & 2016 10,689.62 Interest on Subsequent Tax 2,703.80 Total 15,742.74 Premium 23,000.00 Total Due to Lienholder $38,742.74 The Chief Financial Officer shall issue a check in the amount of $ 38,742.74 to: MTAG Cust Emp VII NJ Port P.O. Box 2096 Hicksville, NY 11802

RESOLUTION #2017-87

TITLE: APPROVE THE REDEMPTION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES #157 FOR BLOCK 908, LOT 1, QUALIFICATION CODE CT122 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale that the Tax collector shall conduct the Redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #157, by Riverside Abstract from US Bank Cust BV002 Trst & Crdtrs, the lien holder according to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54. The breakdown is as follows: Block 908 Lot 1 Qual. CT122–Luxury Townhomes of Northvale LLC–122 Rio Vista Lane Tax Sale Certificate #157 2,249.33 2% Redemption Penalty 44.99 18% Interest on Certificate 0.00 Recording Fee 43.00 Search Fee 12.00 Subsequent Tax 2015 to 2017 18,886.77 Interest on Subsequent Tax 3,654.67 Total 24,890.76 Premium 23,100.00 Total Due to Lienholder $47,990.76 The Chief Financial Officer shall issue a check in the amount of $ 47,990.76 to: US Bank Cust BV002 Trst & Crdtrs 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2050 Philadelphia, PA 19102-2513

RESOLUTION #2017-88

TITLE: APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018

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WHEREAS, the following liquor license holders have paid the required fee to the Borough of Northvale for renewal of their licenses for the July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 term; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Clerk be and is hereby authorized to issue liquor licenses as follows:

CLUB LICENSES LIC #/NAME ADDRESS FEE TAX CC PAID 0240-31-012-001 Joseph A. Silva Post #366 American Legion

190 Paris Avenue $150.00 Yes Yes

0240-31-013-001 Northvale Fire Association

204 Washington Avenue $150.00 Yes Yes

PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE

NAME ADDRESS FEE TAX CC PAID 0240-44-001-002 J & M Francke, Inc. t/a D’Andrea’s Deli & Liquor

176 Livingston Street $938.75 Yes Yes

0240-44-006-004 Shop Rite Liquors of Hillsdale t/a Shop Rite Liquors of Northvale


0240-44-008-006 Santram Krupa Corp. t/a Beverage Barn


PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE

NAME ADDRESS FEE TAX CC PAID 0240-33-002-002 Caloz Realty, Inc. t/a Madeleine’s Petit Paris

416 Tappan Road $2,000.00 Yes Yes

0240-33-005-003 Cavan Cork Ltd. t/a Brady’s Fox Hunt Inn

201 Livingston Street $2,000.00 Yes Yes

0240-33-010-004 Northvale Diner, Inc.


0240-33-007-012 Taste of Spain, LLC

493 Tappan Road $2,000.00 Yes Yes

0240-33-009-002 Doherty Enterprises, Inc. t/a Applebee’s


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all licenses be effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and that the Borough Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to forward copies of this resolution to the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Beverage Tax Division of the State of New Jersey.

RESOLUTION #2017-89

TITLE: APPROVE CONDITION RESOLUTION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE FOR NOELEEN LLC T/A BIDDY O’MALLEY’S PUB – 191 PARIS AVENUE WHEREAS, Noeleen LLC t/a Biddy O’Malley’s Pub, 191 Paris Avenue, in the Borough of Northvale, has applied for renewal of its Plenary Retail Consumption License; and WHEREAS, in January of 1988, a condition was placed upon said license with the consent of the license holder to the extent that the emergency fire door on the west side of the building was to be kept closed at all times and not opened except in case of an emergency and an alarm placed on said door, and that a letter be submitted yearly citing no objection to the liquor license from St. Anthony’s Church; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plenary Retail Consumption License of Noeleen LLC t/a Biddy O’Malley’s Pub, License No. 0240-33-011-007, is hereby renewed for the time period effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to forward this resolution to the ABC of the State of New Jersey.

RESOLUTION #2017-90

TITLE: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCLUSION IN THE BERGEN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, certain Federal funds are potentially available to the County of Bergen under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended and HOME Investment Partnership Act of 1990, as amended; and the Emergency Solutions Grant of 2012; and WHEREAS, the current Interlocal Services Agreement contains an automatic renewal clause to expedite the notification of the inclusion process; and WHEREAS, by June 12, 2017 each municipality must notify the Bergen County Division of Community Development of its intent to continue as a participant in the Urban County entitlement programs noted above; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Borough of Northvale and its residents to participate in said programs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale that it hereby notifies the Bergen County Division of Community Development of its decision to be included as a participant municipality in the Urban County entitlement programs being the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Home Investment Partnership Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program for the Program Years, 2018, 2019 and 2020 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Bergen County Division of Community Development no later than June 12, 2017.

RESOLUTION #2017-91

TITLE: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF BERGEN TO SUPERSEDE THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT DATED JULY 1, 2000 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO ESTABLISHING THE BERGEN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, certain Federal Funds are potentially available to the County of Bergen under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; the HOME Investment Partnership Act of 1990, as amended: and the Emergency Solutions Grant of 2012; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to supersede an existing Interlocal Services Cooperative Agreement for the County and its people to benefit from these Programs; and WHEREAS, an Agreement has been proposed under which the Municipality of the Borough of Northvale and the County of Bergen in cooperation with other Municipalities, will modify an Interlocal Services Program pursuant to NJSA 40:8A-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Municipality of the Borough of Northvale to enter into such an Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale that the Agreement entitled “Three Year Cooperative Agreement” (an Agreement superseding the Cooperative Agreement dated July 1, 2000 – June 30, 2003) to clarify the planning and implementation procedures and to enable the

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Municipality to make a Three Year irrevocable commitment to participate in the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Home Investment Partnership Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program for the Program Years 2018, 2019 and 2020 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021) be executed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk in accordance with the provisions of law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately in accordance with law.

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RESOLUTION #2017-92

TITLE: AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL GROUP FOR APPRAISALS ON BOROUGH OWNED PROPERTY IN PREPARATION FOR SALE OF SAME WHEREAS, Associated Appraisal Group was appointed as Borough Appraisers at the Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council for the year 2017; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are desirous of obtaining appraisals on Borough owned property in preparation of a sale; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Associated Appraisals of 6 Commerce Drive, Suite 303, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 is hereby authorized to provide appraisals for the following properties: Block/lot Name/Address Amount not to exceed 1003/12 Borough of Northvale

151 Livingston Street 1,500.00

1003/6 Borough of Northvale 150 Scharer Avenue

1011/5 Borough of Northvale 155 Veterans Drive

1,500.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Clerk is hereby directed to supply a copy of this resolution to the Chief Financial Officer; Tax Assessor; Associated Appraisals and the Borough Attorney.

RESOLUTION #2017-93

TITLE: RESOLUTION TO URGE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO SUPPORT THE LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO RE-AUTHORIZE AND EXTEND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (“NFIP)

WHEREAS, floods are the most common and most destructive natural disasters

in the United States; and WHEREAS, the National Flood Insurance Act authorizes a National Flood

Insurance Program (“NFIP”); and WHEREAS¸ the NFIP is a Federal program created by Congress to mitigate

future flood losses nationwide and to provide access to affordable, federally backed flood insurance protection for property owners; and

WHEREAS, the NFIP is designed to provide an insurance alternative to disaster

assistance to meet the escalating costs of repairing damage to buildings and their contents caused by floods; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey is fourth in the nation in the number of NFIP policies

enforced and third in total value of claims paid; and

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WHEREAS, five hundred and fifty-two communities in New Jersey participate as members of the NFIP which amounts to over 230,000 policies enforced throughout the State of New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the NFIP maintains a significant role in providing financial

protection against flood events to New Jersey residents; and WHEREAS, the NFIP is set to expire on September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS, the expiration of this program could cause catastrophic loss of

insurance coverage against flooding which is the number one cause of loss of property throughout the United States; and

WHEREAS, in the event the program were to expire, the consequences in the

form of disruption of coverage and the potential financial burdens to residents throughout the State of New Jersey will be of great economic significance; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this Resolution is to urge the Northvale Federal

Representatives to support the extension of the NFIP which promotes the public health, safety and general welfare and minimizes public and private losses due to flooding events in the State of New Jersey

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council hereby

urges its Federal Legislators and Representatives to take any and all necessary action to insure that the National Flood Insurance Program is extended beyond the September 30, 2017 expiration date.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be

forwarded to Northvale Federal Legislators and Representatives.

Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos

RESOLUTION #2017-94

TITLE: APPROVE RAFFLE LICENSE #RL 189 – WOMAN’S CLUB OF NORWOOD/NORTHVALE Motion Second Name


BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the following license to conduct a Casino Night be issued to: NAME: Woman’s Club of Norwood/Northvale ADDRESS: 178 Livingston Street LOCATION OF RAFFLE: 199 Walnut Street DATE OF RAFFLE: November 17, 2017 I.D.#: 355-8-21812 RAFFLE LICENSE #: RL 189

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said license shall be issued subject to all rules and regulations of the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission of the State of New Jersey. Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos

RESOLUTION #2017-95

TITLE: APPROVE RAFFLE LICENSE #RL 190 – WOMAN’S CLUB OF NORWOOD/NORTHVALE Motion Second Name


BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the following license to conduct a Casino Night be issued to: NAME: Woman’s Club of Norwood/Northvale ADDRESS: 178 Livingston Street LOCATION OF RAFFLE: 199 Walnut Street DATE OF RAFFLE: November 17, 2017 I.D.#: 355-8-21812 RAFFLE LICENSE #: RL 190 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said license shall be issued subject to all rules and regulations of the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission of the State of New Jersey. Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos

RESOLUTION #2017-96

TITLE: APPROVE SETTLEMENT THE EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TAX APPEAL – 105 STONEHURST COURT, BLOCK 1101, LOT 7 Motion Second Name

Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small

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Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos

WHEREAS, ADVANCED NORTHVALE LTD PARTNERSHIP, is the record owner of property situated at Block 1101, Lot 7, with a street address of 105 Stonehurst Court located in the Borough of Northvale, New Jersey, and WHEREAS, ADVANCED NORTHVALE LTD PARTNERSHIP, is the Plaintiff in a legal action against the Borough of Northvale in the Tax Court of New Jersey, specifically Docket No.: 003744-2016, challenging the actions of the Borough and the Bergen County Board of Taxation with respect to the assessment of its property, and WHEREAS, the parties now wish to amicably resolve the outstanding issues regarding the assessment of the property and settle the lawsuits between them pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that Florio Kenny Raval, L.L.P., Tax Appeal Counsel for the Borough of Northvale in the above matters, is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Borough of Northvale, a Stipulation of Settlement resolving the Complaints filed by:

1) ADVANCED NORTHVALE LTD PARTNERSHIP, for property situated at Block 1101, Lot 7, 105 Stonehurst Court, Northvale, New Jersey 07647;

2) For tax year 2016

Block: 1101 Lot: 7 Street Address: 105 Stonehurst Court Assessment reduced: 2016 Original Assessment Request Tax Court Judgment Land 885,600 885,600 Improvements 3,364.700 3,239,400 Total $4,250,300 $4,125,000

Interest on any refund due is waived; provided the refund is made within 60 days

of the date judgment is issued by the Court. Refunds should be made payable to the Plaintiff as follows, Advance Northvale

Ltd. Partnership c/o Law Offices of Glen-David Schwarzschild, LLC, 1050 North Kings Highway, Suite 102, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034.


RESOLUTION #2017-97

TITLE: APPROVE STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT FOR TAX APPEAL – 197 – 203 FIRENZE STREET – BLOCK 901, LOT 12 FOR TAX YEARS 2013 – 2016 Motion Second Name


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WHEREAS, FIRENZE STREET, LLC, is the record owner of property situated at Block 901, Lot 12, with a street address of 197-203 Firenze Street located in the Borough of Northvale, New Jersey, and WHEREAS, FIRENZE STREET, LLC, is the Plaintiff in legal actions against the Borough of Northvale in the Tax Court of New Jersey, specifically Docket Nos.: 014177-2013, 011402-2014, 012797-2015, 012351-2016, challenging the actions of the Borough and the Bergen County Board of Taxation with respect to the assessment of its property, and WHEREAS, the parties now wish to amicably resolve the outstanding issues regarding the assessment of the property and settle the lawsuits between them pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that Florio Kenny Raval, L.L.P., Tax Appeal Counsel for the Borough of Northvale in the above matters, is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Borough of Northvale, a Stipulation of Settlement resolving the Complaints filed by:

1) FIRENZE STREET, LLC, for property situated at Block 901, Lot 12, 197-203 Firenze Street, Northvale, New Jersey 07647;

2) For tax years 2013 - 2016

Block: 901 Lot: 12 Street Address: 197-203 Firenze Street Assessment reduced: 2013 Original Assessment County Board

Assessment Requested Tax

Court Judgment Land 150,000 150,000 150,000 Improvements 503,600 503,600 470,000 Total 653,600 653,600 620,000 2014 Original Assessment County Board


Court Judgment Land 150,000 150,000 150,000 Improvements 503,600 503,600 460,000 Total 653,600 653,600 610,000 2015 Original Assessment County Board


Court Judgment Land 150,000 150,000 150,000 Improvements 503,600 503,600 460,000 Total 653,600 653,600 610,000

2016 Original Assessment County Board


Court Judgment Land 150,000 150,000 150,000 Improvements 503,600 503,600 460,000 Total 653,600 653,600 610,000

Interest on any refund due is waived; provided the refund is made within 60 days of the date judgment is issued by the Court.


RESOLUTION #2017-98

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TITLE: PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion Second Name


WHEREAS, claims have been submitted to the Borough of Northvale in the following amounts under various funds of the borough:

Current Appropriations $401,808.11 General Capital Fund $46,918.73 Animal Trust $297.60 Recreation Trust $10,157.32 Summer Recreation Trust $2,432.27 Escrow Trust $18,418.44 Food Trust $1,870.00 TOTAL $481,902.47

WHEREAS, above claims have been listed and summarized in the attached Bills List Report, and the corresponding vouchers have been reviewed and approved by the department head, council liaison, finance committee, and the chief financial officer; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has determined that the funds have been properly appropriated for such purposes and are available in the Borough of Northvale, and that the claims specified on the schedule attached hereto, following examination and approval by the finance committee, be paid and checks issued accordingly; and WHEREAS, claims have already been paid in the following amounts for the purpose specified below during the course of the year: Payroll – Salaries & Wages 05-05-2017 $165,101.60 Payroll – Salaries & Wages 05-19-2017 $167,371.92 Health Benefits May 2017 $47,098.41 Local School Taxes May 2017 $761,860.60 TOTAL $1,141,432.53

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale that the claims totaling $1,623,335.00 and ratified respectively.

The bill list is as follows:

DATE VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION 6/14/1017 STEWART SIGNS 16379.00 DOUBLE SIDED MESSAGE BOARD DELTA DENTAL 9625.91 JUNE – JULY EMPLOYEE DENTAL DEARBORN NATIONAL 72.45 EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE PSE & G 384.43 MAY NATURAL GAS ROCKLAND ELECTRIC 4706.98 MAY STREET LIGHTING ROCKLAND ELECTRIC 4853.40 MAY ELECTRICITY SUEZ WATER 1595.55 WATER SUEZ WATER 7061.37 JUNE FIRE HYDRANTS VERIZON WIRELESS 676.50 MAY CELL PHONE POLICE VERIZON WIRELESS 49.16 MAY CELL PHONE SENIOR CENTER VERIZON 122.01 MAY PHONE SERVICE POLICE LINE SYSTEMS 1764.93 MAY PHONE SERVICE BOROUGH PITNEY BOWES 63.99 APRIL POSTAGE MACHINE SUPPLIES PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE 2000.00 POSTAGE MACHINE REFILL MIELE SANITATION 31493.84 MAY TRASH COLLECTION MILLENIUM STRATEGIES 2500.00 MAY GRANTS WRITER WELLS FARGO 593.00 BOROUGH COPIER TYCO ANIMAL CONTROL 550.00 MAY ANIMAL CONTROL MINUTEMAN PRESS 80.00 SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER MARIE FARRELL 600.00 SENIOR CENTER RECEPTIONIST MAUREEN FELICI 830.50 SENIOR CENTER OFFI E WORKER NANCY WHITTAKER 240.00 SENIOR CENTER DANCE INSTRU CTOR STEPHEN SINISI 150.00 SENIOR CENTER STRENGTH TRAINING DEBORAH KANIECKI 80.00 SENIOR CENTER SUNDAY BINGO ROBERT CARLISLE 189.00 SENIOR CENTER SHOPPING ASSISTANT NORTHVALE POSTMASTER 147.00 MAILING SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER LA CASA FORMOSA 1870.00 SENIOR CENTER MEALS OPTIMUM 732.47 INTERNET – PHONE – TV RACHELS/MICHELE’S 1628.48 VEHICLE FUEL METRO PEST 165.00 PEST CONTROL SERVICES ONE CALL 73.75 SEWER MARKOUTS CESCO 172.52 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE NORTHVAVLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 25000.00 CONTRIBUTION MASER 6081.25 ENGINEERING SERVICES MASER 4758.75 ENGINEERING SERVICES MASER 870.00 HEFSP COAH MASER 1046.25 HEFSP COAH MASER 5420.88 ENGINEERING SERVICES

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POSITIVE PROMOTIONS 698.11 SPORTS BOTTLES BMX CHASAN LEYNER 1560.00 LEGAL SERIVES COAH CHASAN LEYNER 6590.43 LEGAL SERVICES FLORIO KENNY 2045.84 TAX APPEALS FLORIO KENNY 1887.50 TAX APPEALS MICHAEL BOLAN 1417.50 COAH SPECIALIST OTTERSTEDT INSURANCE 1739.00 INSURANCE FIELD PRO ENTERPRISES 1400.00 FERTILIZER & WEED CONTROL SCHWAAB INC 47.24 BOROUGH OF NORTHVALE MIELE SANITATION 4440.00 GRASS PICK UP NORTHVALE PUBLIC SCOOLS 250.00 PROJECT GRADUATION FUND US BANK CUST BV002 23100.00 TAX SALE REDEMPTION US BANK CUST BVOO2 24890.76 TAX SALE REDEMPTION US BANK CUST BVOO2 22100.00 TAX SALE REDEMPTION US BANK CUST BVOO2 19311.29 TAX SALE REDEMPTION US BANK CUST BVOO2 22100.00 TAX SALE REDEMPTION US BANK CUST BVOO2 16640.18 TAX SALE REDEMPTION US BANK CUST BVOO2 23000.00 TAX SALE REDEMPTION US BANK CUST BVOO2 24890.76 TAX SALE REDEMPTION MTAG CUST EMP VII NJ 23000.00 TAX SALE REDEMPTION MTAG CUST EMP VII NJ 15742.74 TAX SALE REDEMPTION ASSOCIATION APPRAISAL 1500.00 411 CLINTON AVENUE AMAZON 99.00 MISC SUPPLIES AMAZON 134.36 MISC SUPPLIES ANITA TIRE 96.50 TIRE LANDSCAPE TRAILER BENEQUISTA 100.00 CATCH BASIN BLOCK BEN SCHAFFER RECREATION 211.92 PAINT MARKERS CLEATUS FARMS 21.00 MULCH AGL WELDING 39.76 CYLINDER RENTAL GEMPLER’S 148.80 GLOVES & GLASSES COLLINS FLAGS 174.00 FLAGS CRAFTMASTER HARDWARE 1473.00 DOOR ASSEMBLY D & E UNIFORMS 600.00 CLOTHING D & E UNIFORMS 24.00 CLOTHING DART COMPUTER 2700.00 IT SUPPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT DAVIS MEMORIAL 6700.00 REGISTRATION SUMMER BASKETBALL DR. GOLZ 1320.00 POLICE PHYSICALS DURIE LAWN MOWER 675.82 GRINDING WHEEL DURIE LAWN MOWER 15.00 WALKER BREATHER CAP ELIZABETH KRAUS 150.00 ASSIST WITH COURT ELLEN SPRINGSTEEN 70.00 SOUND RECORDING COURT FESCO FENCE 817.19 FENCE REPAIR ZOTTI AVENUE FILE BANK 1364.50 FILE STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL GALL’S LLC 839.63 TRAFFIC SAFETY POLOS HOWARD OSTROW 60.00 VEHICLE REGISTRATION K & M ELECTRIC 1250.00 REPAIR KARI SEDANO 114.11 SNACK BAR L ROSS 116.69 CLEANING SENIOR CENTER MARIA DOERR 30.00 JUSTICE REFORM METRO LANDSCAPING 220.00 REPLACEMENT SPRINKLER HEADS MCAA OF NJ 45.00 MEMBERSHIP DUES NJ FUEL INC 165.02 FUEL POLICE DEPARTMENT RUDYS 200.00 PIZZA BINGO NORTH JERSEY MEDIA 334.96 LEGAL ADS NORTH JERSEY MEDIA 14.85 LEGAL ADS NORTH JERSEY MEDIA 615.00 LEGAL ADS CLIFFSIDE BODY 787.70 REPAIR SNOW PLOWS NJ DEPT OF HEALTH 22.20 DOG REPORT NORWOOD CAR CARE 2935.00 CAR REPAIRS OAK TREE PRINTING 2309.11 BUDGET NEWSLETTER PENGUIN MANAGEMENT 1548.00 VOICE NOTIFICATIONS AMB CORPS MASER 770.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MASER 16158.44 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MASER 140.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BECKERLE LUMBER 105.01 MISC SUPPLIES BECKERLE LUMBER 1.89 MISC SUPPLIES BECKERLE LUMBER 10.61 MISC SUPPLIES BECKERLE LUMBER 37.99 MISC SUPPLIES BECKERLE LUMBER 25.96 MISC SUPPLIES BECKERLE LUMBER 52.97 MISC SUPPLIES NJ DEPT OF HEALTH 275.40 DOG REPORT BI-STATE BRAKE 46.19 HYDRAULIC HOSE FILE BANK 177.35 FILE RETRIEVAL RONNIE SHINGELO 500.00 LIVE MUSICAL MINUTEMAN PRESS 52.50 BUSINESS CARDS TRACY JEFFERY D & E UNIFORMS 13.00 NAMEPLATE TRACY JEFFERY ORB PRINTING 200.00 BANNER FOR HOGAN PARK PALISADES SALES CORP 1020.00 WATCHGUARD SECURITY PAM CARPANINI 50.00 GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD PENTLAND GRAPHICS 592.90 WELLNESS WALK T-SHIRTS PREMIERE PRODUCTIONS 600.00 MOVIE UNDER THE STARS RFQ TESTING 75.00 BACKFLOW TEST RILEIGHS OUTDOOR DÉCOR 1623.94 HOMETOWN HERO BANNERS TILCON 472.60 COLD PATCH NJ DEPT OF TREASURY 1050.00 PROGRAM INTEREST US STANDARD PRODUCTS 93.98 HAND SOAP SPORTS TIME 560.00 RECREATION SUPPLIES SPORTS TIME 1852.50 RECREATION SUPPLIES SPORTS TIME 66.00 RECREATION SUPPLIES HORIZON ENTERTAINMENT 3425.00 INFLATABLE ATTRACTION AGL WELDING 39.76 CYLINDER RENTAL OFFICE CONCEPTS 109.95 PAPER TOWELS WESTWOOD MOTORS 118.50 CODE CAR MAINTENANCE TCTA OF NJ 30.00 TAX COLLECTOR MEETING RINALDI TRANSPORTATION 328.00 TRANSPORTATION

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RE-TRON TECHNOLOGIES 345.96 BATTERY BENEQUISTA 70.00 CATCH BASIN BLOCK RR DONNELLY 73.50 SAFETY PAPER FRAN WESTON 1250.00 ALLIANCE STIPEND PALISADES SALES 729.00 THINKSERVER WARRANTY LEXI NEXIS 122.52 JUSTICE & VEHICLE ST ANTHONY’S CHURCH 100.00 CUSTODIAL SERVICE NORTHVALE CAR WASH 140.00 FIVE CAR WASH BOOKS STAPLES 219.48 OFFICE SUPPLIES STAPLES 61.72 OFFICE SUPPLIES STAPLES 13.04 OFFICE SUPPLIES STAPLES 60.74 OFFICE SUPPLIES WB MASON 265.09 OFFICE SUPPLIES & WATER WB MASON 549.48 OFFICE SUPPLIES & WATER WB MASON 6.58 OFFICE SUPPLIES & WATER WB MASON 149.36 OFFICE SUPPLIES & WATER WB MASON 9.99 OFFICE SUPPLIES & WATER WB MASON 196.95 OFFICE SUPPLIES & WATER INSERRA SUPERMARKET 47.59 MAY SUPPLIES INSERRA SUPERMARKET 217.87 MAY SUPPLIES INSERRA SUPERMARKET 405.35 MAY SUPPLIES WB MASON 82.96 OFFICE SUPPLIES WB MASON 271.98 OFFICE SUPPLIES WB MASON 39.98 OFFICE SUPPLIES WB MASON 32.99 OFFICE SUPPLIES WB MASON 595.20 OFFICE SUPPLIES KEEP THE COUNTRY 400.00 CAMP PROGRAM GREEN MEADOWS FARM 645.00 PETTING ZOO MASER 1070.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE MASER 280.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE VALLEY PHYSICIAN 136.00 CDL TESTING ROGUT MCCARTHY 886.05 BOND ORDINANCE 972-973 MASER 5307.50 STORMWATER PERMIT MASER 3030.00 CLINTON AVENUE CROSSING MASER 4045.00 LIVINGSTON STREET STREETSCAPE RAILROAD CONTROLS 6636.01 RIVERSIDE COOP MASER CONSULTING 2893.97 DPW BUILDING DESIGN MASER CONSULTING 3978.75 DPW BUILDING DESIGN DESESA ENGINEERING 12986.00 POLICE DUCTLESS UNITS Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos ORDINANCES – 2nd reading – ORDINANCES – 1st reading –

ORDINANCE #976-2017

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 84-2 OF CHAPTER 84 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF NORTHVALE ENTITLED “UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE FEES” Motion Second Name


BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, as follows: Section 1. Section 84-2 of Chapter 84 of the Code of the Borough of Northvale as amended by Ordinance #947-2015 (adopted February 11, 2015), be amended to include the following: FEE SCHEDULE 15. MECHANICAL SUBCODE FEES: A. R3/R4/R5 Structures/Use Group

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1. Water heater 75.00 2. Steam boiler 100.00 3. Hot water boiler 100.00 4. Hot air furnace 100.00 5. Oil tank 75.00 6. LPG 75.00 7. Gas fireplace/log 75.00 8. Hydronic piping 65.00 9. Generator 100.00 10. A/C Unit 100.00 11. HVAC 100.00 12. Chimney Liner 1 or 2 family 100.00 13. Pool heater 100.00 14. Fuel oil piping 50.00 15. Gas piping connection 50.00 Minimum fee $ 80.00 B. Minimum Fee Mixed Use/Commercial $100.00 1. Mechanical work on other than a R3/R5 structure/Use group shall be calculated based upon $25.00 per $1,000.00 of estimated cost. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after passage and publication as provided by law. Section 3. All other parts of Chapter 84 of the Code of the Borough of Northvale not specifically amended herein shall remain in full force and effect. Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos

ORDINANCE #977-2017

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 166 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF NORTHVALE ENTITLED “SOIL REMOVAL” AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE #955-2015 (adopted September 9, 2015) Motion Second Name


BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale that Section 166-3 of the Code be amended as follows: Section 1. That Section 166-3 be amended to include the following: 166-3 PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR MINOR SOIL MOVEMENTS. That a new section 166-3 – F. be added to read: “The Borough Engineer, upon receipt of the Minor Soil application, shall make a field inspection and shall issue the permit or deny it, giving his/her reasons for such denial in writing. The Borough Engineer shall forward a copy of the approval/denial

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letter to the Construction Official, Borough Clerk and the applicant and shall retain a copy on file. The Borough Engineer may classify any Minor Soil Movement application as a Major Soil Movement application if he/she determines that the application poses a substantial drainage problem or adversely affects the adjoining contiguous lot or lots. Such a determination will trigger compliance by the application with all provisions governing Major Soil Movement Permits.” The addition of wording under Minor Soil Movement, “and when lower amounts of soil over 50 cubic yards of soil are moved, the following wording be added: “No stormwater improvements required if: 1. No substantial change to grading with the backing setbacks is proposed 2. All runoff is directed to the interior of the site 3. All roof runoff is captured by leaders 4. Improved lot coverage pursuant to Northvale Zoning Code increases 500 square feet or less” “If stormwater improvements are required the applicant shall: 1. Construct on-site stormwater management system to accommodate two inches of runoff for the area of proposed improvements 2. Ensure that no increase in runoff occurs on any adjoining property. That upon review of application for a Minor Soil Movement Permit by the Borough Engineer, the applicant shall post escrow in an amount to be determined by the Engineers office for said review. Section 2. That Section 166-13 of the Code “Definitions” change “Major Soil Movement” to “Minor Soil Movement”. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after passage and publication as provided by law. Section 4. All other parts of Chapter 166 of the Code of the Borough of Northvale not specifically amended herein shall remain in full force and effect. Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos HEARING OF THE PUBLIC – Fire Chief Ed Rejmaniak – 204 Washington Street – Stated that the fire Department has not been getting many donations for the Chief’s Parade. He asked if the Mayor and Council would like to contribute $3,000 for the parade. Mayor Piehler stated that the Mayor and Council would take the request under consideration and get back to the Chief. MAYOR & COUNCIL REPORTS – Councilman DeLisio – Good Evening. As the liaison to the recreation department I attended the May meeting. The report from the baseball/softball commissioners was that opening day was a success despite the weather. The season is now fully underway and things are running smoothly. Picture night is May 30th at the Northvale School. Summer basketball started June 11th and will run through the end of July. There was a discussion of having registration for all recreation activities go paperless. Some members are working on the process to put this in place by the fall of 2017. Finally, the director is working with some Northvale residents to set up a Facebook page, which would be utilized to promote recreation department activities.

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Councilwoman Macchio – Reported that the James F. McGuire Senior Center is holding their Fish Fry on July 26, 2017 at 12:00 PM at the center. On Wednesday, June 8th, Emerson Health Care was there to discuss “Holistic Fitness” and they also provided breakfast. There is a collection box for Tissues for our Troops. The Seniors are collecting travel-sized tissues for the troops and a shipment was already sent on Friday. She further reported that Camp Northvale will visit the Senior Center on June 28th from 9:30 – 11:30 for a fun-filled morning of Bingo! Save the date for the Hot Dog social on Wednesday, August 23rd at 12:00 p.m. The price is $10 per person and includes hot dogs, baked beans, beverage and ice-cream. There is a limit to 100 people so please sign up early. Councilwoman Macchio further reported that May 10th was the Golden Age Club Anniversary Party at Madeleine’s Petit Paris and this year’s Christmas Party will be on December 13 at the Old Tappan Manor. Councilwoman Macchio reported that the next Town Day meeting will be held on 6/21 at 7PM at the Borough Hall and everyone is welcome. She stated that volunteers are needed. Ms. Moses of the Northvale Pre-School is having their art show on Wednesday, June 14th beginning at 7:00 PM at the Northvale Schools. Lastly, the Beautification Committee plantings is moving right along. The next day for small plantings will be on Saturday, June 25 at 8:30 a.m. and that there are 30 one gallon pots that need to be planted.

Councilman Shepard – The DPW has been maintaining both Hogan and Veterans Parks. The chipper has been going out weekly around town to pick up branches that are put at the curb. They have also been picking up logs and stumps from residents. They have started repairing catch basins. The DPW has been mulching the berms in Veterans Park. They installed the Hometown Hero Banners on the poles on Paris Avenue and Livingston Street, which look great. The DPW received a donation of stones for Hogan Park so they built a stone wall at the park on the side of Field 4. If a resident has a white good to dispose of, call the Borough Hall after it is brought to the curb, and the DPW will pick it up within 5 days. They have begun pot hole repair throughout the town. If you would like to report a pothole, please call the Borough Hall.

Council President Small – Building Department revenues for the month of May were $38,063.00 with a year to date total of $86,282.00. All permits issued were for alterations to existing buildings; none for new construction. Our construction code/zoning officer/property maintenance and code compliance officer, Mike Sartori left our employ on 5/31/2017. The Borough has hired Joe Zavardino our long time fire marshal and building subcode official as the new construction official effective 5/30/2017 and Tracy Jeffery as our zoning/property maintenance/code compliance officer, also effective on 5/30/2017. We thank Mike Sartori for his service to the Borough and welcome Joe and Tracy to their new positions. Councilman Small further reported that property taxes are due 2/1, 5/1, 8/1 and 11/1 – the Borough has adopted our budget in May and must now await the state approval of their budget before the county can strike the tax rate. We expect that the new tax bills will go out sometime in July. He reported that new capital request forms for equipment and improvements have been distributed to all departments. We will be holding meetings with the department heads over the summer in order to prepare for the introduction of a bond ordinance in early fall. Lastly, he reported that he is very happy to report that we did not experience any flood emergencies over the past month. Councilman Sokoloski – reported that activity on the Planning Board continues to be quiet. The last several meetings have been cancelled. He further reported that the Board of Health had their most recent meeting on Thursday June 8. One significant issue is the need to update our animal census in Northvale. The Board has authorized that this state required census be conducted this year.

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He stated that the Code Committee is currently looking at changes to the parking and sign ordinances and that the Pre School is having their art show this evening at the Northvale Schools. Councilman Sotiropoulos - reported that the Police interviewing process is continuing for the Police new hire. The Chief has it narrowed down to the top 9 applicants, more to follow. The gas company has been in town digging up the streets replacing main gas lines that need updating, Where you see the gas company personnel, you will see a police officer there sometimes from neighboring towns. They are there to direct traffic and to keep everyone safe. PSE&G is reimbursing the town for the cost of our police on these details. He further reported that the third week of May is EMS Week, this year the squad did a mini fundraiser by collecting donations outside of Shoprite and raised approximately $1000.00. Many members of the Ambulance Corps attended the indoor ceremony at the American Legion for Memorial Day. He further reported that the statistics for the Ambulance Corps for the month of May are as follows: Rig 226 (primary rig) 16 calls and Rig 227 (backup rig) 3 calls. BOROUGH ENGINEER REPORTS – Mr. O’Brien reported that the Borough of Northvale is looking to have a busy summer with construction. The Livingston Streetscape is moving along nicely. The 2017 municipal paving project will be improving about 8 roads within the town. The County will be paving Paris Avenue and Tappan Road this summer too. It will be a busy summer in Northvale. BOROUGH ATTORNEY REPORTS – Mr. Shahdanian reported as the governing body is aware, because of the New Jersey law called OPRA or the “Open Public Records Act” and because of certain requirements of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, any matter involving potential litigation or personnel, among other things, will normally be discussed during the closed session of the meeting. The closed session is the portion of the meeting that the public is not permitted to attend. For the month of June, all legal matters that need to be discussed involve potential litigation or personnel. Thus, there is no public report that will be discussed during the open portion of the meeting. CLOSED SESSION – TIME: 8:28 Action may not be taken upon return to open session.

RESOLUTION #2017-99

TITLE: PROVIDING FOR A MEETING NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT Motion Second Name


WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Northvale is subject to certain requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10:4-6, et seq; and WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10:4-12, provides that an Executive Session, not open to the public, may be held for certain specified purposes when authorized by resolution; and

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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Council of the Borough of Northvale to discuss in session not open to the public certain matter relating to an item or items authorized by NJSA 10:4-12b, as listed below: 1. Matters required by law to be confidential 2. Matter involving individual privacy 3. Matters relating to a collective bargaining agreement NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Northvale that immediately after the adoption of this resolution the Council shall enter into closed session. Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos RETURN TO OPEN SESSION – TIME: 9:06 PM Motion Second Name


Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos ADJOURNMENT – TIME: 9:06 PM Motion Second Name


Name Yes No Absent Abstain Councilman DeLisio Councilwoman Macchio Councilman Shepard Councilman Small Councilman Sokoloski Councilman Sotiropoulos STANLEY E. PIEHLER Mayor ATTEST: Wanda A. Worner Borough Clerk Approved: July 12, 2017

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M IN U T E S “STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY” Combined Meeting … · Subsequent Tax 2015 to 2017 18,886.77 Interest on Subsequent Tax 3,654.67 Total 24,890.76 Premium 23,000.00 Total