MINUTES

BOROUGH OF NORWOOD

REORGANIZATION MEETING

JANUARY 3, 2006

 

The Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Norwood was held at Borough Hall on the above date.

 

Mayor Kaplan called the meeting to order at 7:00PM and wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. 

 

Mayor Kaplan led the Council and those in attendance in a salute to the American flag.

 

Reverend Lee gave the Invocation.

 

Mayor Kaplan stated:

 

Adequate notice of this meeting was given to the press and posted as required.  Date and time of this meeting was legally given as required by the “Open Public Meetings Act”.  This notice is on file with the Municipal Clerk and posted on the bulletin board.  Minutes of this meeting will be made available to the public upon completion of typing and proofreading by the Municipal Clerk.

 

Roll Call of the 2005 Governing Body:

 

Mayor Kaplan                                      Present

Councilman Barsa                                 Present

Councilman Guercio                             Present

Councilman Altenbach              Present

Councilwoman Senatore                       Absent

Councilman Brizzolara              Present

Councilman Scott                                 Present

 

Public Hearing on Amendment to Ordinance 05:28

Mayor Kaplan said that at this time the Council will hold the hearing on the amendment to Ordinance 05:28 entitled:

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 222 OF THE CODE OF THE

BOROUGH OF NORWOOD TO REGULATE PARKING IN

THE PARKING LOT ON D’ERCOLE COURT

 

Mayor Kaplan explained the ordinance deals with the parking on D’Ercole Court and that the ordinance was amended and that this was the hearing on the amendment.  Mayor Kaplan called for a motion to open the meeting to the public regarding the amendment.  It was moved by Mr. Altenbach and seconded by Mr. Brizzolara to open the meeting to the


 

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public.  All Council Members present voted for the motion.  The meeting was opened to

the public.  There being no comment from the public, it was moved by Mr. Brizzolara and seconded by Mr. Scott to close the meeting to the public.  It was moved by Mr. Altenbach and seconded by Mr. Brizzolara to approve the amendment to Ordinance 05:28.  On the roll call vote all Council Members present voted in favor of the motion.

 

Mayor Kaplan asked for a motion to approve Resolution 05:225 Authorizing appropriation transfers in the amount of $41,600.00.  It was moved by Mr. Altenbach and seconded by Mr. Brizzolara to approve Resolution 05:225.  On the roll call all Council Members present voted in favor of the motion.

 

 

Mayor Kaplan said he would entertain a motion to approve Resolution 05:226 Consent Agenda.  It was moved by Mr. Altenbach and seconded by Mr. Scott to approve Resolution 05:226.  On the roll call all Council Members present voted in favor of the motion.  The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:

 

05:227       Authorizing the payment of bills and vouchers

05:228       Accepting the retirement of Al Butti and authorizing the execution of a Retirement Agreement

05:229       Awarding the contract for the collection and disposal of solid waste, bulky waste and designated recyclables to Miele Sanitation Company

05:230       Releasing the Performance Bond in the amount of $191,623 to J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. and Bruce Andrew Development

Approval of Minutes:

1.      November 30, 2005 Work Session/Executive

2.      December 6, 2005 Public/Executive

3.      December 14, 2005 Work Session/Executive                 

4.      December 28, 2005 Work Session/Executive

 

Mayor Kaplan presented a plaque to outgoing Councilman Tom Brizzolara.  Mayor Kaplan thanked Mr. Brizzolara for his many years of dedication to the Borough of Norwood and said that he has formed a strong bond with Mr. Brizzolara.  Mr. Brizzolara thanked Mayor Kaplan for his kind words and thanked the public for allowing him to serve them for the past six years.

 

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Mayor Kaplan presented a plaque to retiring Construction Official, Al Butti and thanked him for his 31 years of dedicated service to the Borough of Norwood.  Mr. Butti thanked the Mayor and Council for the plaque and offered his assistance in any matter that he may be of service.

 

Mayor Kaplan called for a motion to open the meeting to the public for comment.  It was moved by Mr. Altenbach and seconded by Mr. Barsa to open the meeting to the public.

 

Mr. Greg Salerno, 401 D’Ercole Court read a prepared statement thanking Mr. Brizzolara for serving on the Council and said that many people are sorry he won’t be back.  He also congratulated Mr. Scott and Mr. Knigin.

 

Mr. George Hertzberg, Carter Street thanked all of the candidates who ran for office and he extolled the virtues of a two-party system.  He vowed to serve as a watch dog and not to allow the governing body to become complacent.

 

There being no further discussion, it was moved by Mr. Altenbach to close the meeting to the public. 

 

It was moved by Mr. Brizzolara and seconded by Mr. Altenbach to close this potion of the meeting, Sine-Die. 

 

The Borough Clerk read the receipt of the Certificates of Election of Council Members Barry Scott and Michael Knigin.

 

Mayor Kaplan administered the oath of office to the newly elected Councilman Scott.  Mr. Scott thanked his wife Margie for her support and the public for electing him to serve for a fourth time.  Mr. Scott said that the reason he got involved in politics again was to be able to preserve the Central Woods for perpetuity.  Mr. Scott thanked his running mate, Mr. Knigin for his hard work and enthusiasm and predicted that he would be an asset to the Council.

 

Mayor Kaplan administered the oath of office to the newly elected Councilman Knigin.  Mr. Knigin thanked his wife Sara for her continuous support and those that worked on the campaign.  Mr. Knigin said that he was honored to serve on the Council to protect and preserve the quality of life in the Borough.  Mr. Knigin praised the leadership of the Mayor and Council for the inroads they have made in instituting an Ethic Board, in curbing overdevelopment and addressing environmental issues.  A round of applause followed.  Mr. Knigin said he is hopeful that Norwood will take the steps to affect change on higher levels such as the County.

 

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Mayor Kaplan called for a roll call of the 2006 Borough Council:

 

Mayor Kaplan                          -           Present

Councilman Barsa                     -           Present

Councilman Guercio                 -           Present

Councilman Altenbach  -           Present

Councilwoman Senatore           -           Absent

Councilman Scott                     -           Present

Councilman Knigin                    -           Present

 

 

Mayor Kaplan asked for a nomination for Council President.  It was moved by Councilman Altenbach and seconded by Councilman Barsa to appoint Councilman Guercio as Council President.  On the roll call vote all Council Members present voted for the motion.

 

Mayor Kaplan stated that all standing committees and special committees are dissolved

and all individual appointments are terminated and relieved of their offices and duties,

and indeterminate appointments dissolved.

 

Mayor Kaplan requested a motion to approve Resolution 06:01 Consent Agenda - All items are considered to be routine and will be enacted with a single motion; any items requiring discussion will be removed from the Consent Agenda; all Consent Agenda items will be reflected in full in the minutes.

06:02   Approving the Rule and By-Laws dated July 2, 1968 and supplemented be       approved for 2006      

06:03   Approving the Rules of Order

06:04   Setting the Time and Place for 2006 Mayor and Council Meetings     

06:05   Minutes of Meetings need not be read by the Borough Clerk at             Council Meetings

06:06   Designation of Official Newspapers

06:07   2006 Official Holidays

06:08   Establishing a Cash Management Plan

06:09   Authorizing Delinquent Tax Penalty Interest Rate 8% on taxes of less than          $1,500 and 18% on taxes in excess of $1,500

06:10   Designating 2006 Depositories

06:11   Appointment of Maureen Neville as Treasurer for the year 2006

06:12   Appointment of Carol Donovan as Deputy Clerk for the year 2006

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06:13   Appointment of Maureen A. Neville as Official Tax Search Officer for the         year 2006

06:14   Appointment of Lorraine L. McMackin as Official Municipal     Improvement Searcher for the year 2006

06:15   Appointment of Elizabeth Bohan as Deputy Court Administrator for the             year 2006

06:16   Appointment of Helen Guercio as Housing Officer for the year 2006

06:17   Appointment of William McGuire as Fire Official for a two-year term to            expire 12/31/2007

06:18   Appointment of Robert Solomon, Municipal Judge

06:19   Appointment of John Conte, Esq. as Municipal Prosecutor for the year 2006

06:20   Appointment of Walter K. Schreyer, Esq. as Public Defender for the year 2006

06:21   Appointment of Laura Nunnink, Esq. as Alternate Prosecutor

06:22   Appointment of Chief Jeffrey Krapels as Emergency Management                                 Coordinator for the year 2006 and appointing the Emergency Management Council

06:23   Appointing the County of Bergen as the Borough’s Animal Control        Officer for the year 2006

06:24   Appointing the County of Bergen as the “Service Provider” for Blood    Borne Compliance and Training

06:25   Confirming the Temporary Appointment of Nicola A. Lepore as            Construction Official/Building Subcode Official

 

 

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Councilman Barsa requested that Resolution 06:18 be removed from the Consent Agenda.  Mayor Kaplan called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Resolution 06:18 that will be voted upon separately.  It was moved by Councilman Altenbach and seconded by Councilman Scott to approve Resolution 06:01 Consent Agenda.  On the roll call vote all Council Members present voted for the motion.

 

It was moved by Councilman Altenbach and seconded by Councilman Scott to approve Resolution 06:18 appointing Robert Solomon Municipal Court Judge.  On the roll call vote:

Ayes:                Altenbach, Scott and Knigin

Nays:               None

Abstain:            Barsa and Guercio

 

Mayor Kaplan swore in Judge Solomon and Prosecutor John Conte.

 

Mayor Kaplan called for a motion to approve Resolution 06:26A Confirming the following appointments:

                 

BOARD OF HEALTH:        

 

Melba Bocchino                                   12/31/2008

                                               Gloria Ellenio                                         12/31/2008

William Himmelman                              12/31/2008

Alternate #1

Judy Zuhusky                                       12/31/2007                 

                                                                                                                                   

RECREATION COMMITTEE:                 

 

Susan Sullivan                                       12/31/2008

            Pete Daniele                                         12/31/2008

            Margaret Ross                                      12/31/2008

            Mike Brundage                        12/31/2008                             

            Jon Blank                                             12/31/2008

            Frank Fanelli                                        12/31/2006 (unexpired)

            Phil Fusco                                            12/31/2007 (unexpired)

 

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE – ONE YEAR      12/31/2006                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ann Barnum                                         Judith Lamp

            Stephanie DiLiberto                              Kathy Mitchell

            David Elling                                          Marjorie Scott

            Lee Williams                                         Barbara Shaw

            Ed Lamp                                              Richard Williams          


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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE:                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dolores Senatore                                  12/31/2006

                                                                                                           

AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD:

 

            Frank Calauitti                          12/31/2007

            James Barsa                                         12/31/2006

 

SHADE TREE COMMITTEE – ONE YEAR 12/31/2005

 

Camilo DiRese                         Joseph London            

David Elling                                          Allen T. Olsen             

Harsha Patel                                         Walter Ortz

 

SPECIAL PATROLMAN:                                                   

Class 1                                    

          Tom Tracey                                          Brian Bourke

            Richard Sposa, Jr.                                Robert Cattani

                                                                                               

Class 2

          William Sposa

POLICE CLERK:                                          JoAnn Neumann

 

POLICE PHYSICIAN:                                  Company Medical Assoc:

                                                                        Dr. Frank A. Franklin

                                                                        Park Medical Group:

                                                                        Dr. Leonard DiGiovanni                                                                                                                        Dr. Peter Symington

 

POLICE MATRON:                                     JoAnn Neumann

 

POLICE COMMISSIONER:                       Councilman Altenbach

 

TOWING SERVICES:                                 

N & G Auto Service                                         Northeastern Towing

Northern Valley, Inc.                                        Northvale Body and Fender

Paragon Auto Collision

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BUREAU OF FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS:                               

Kenny Sheppard                                              Charles Bocchino

 

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:

Christopher Deschler                                        12/31/2009

           

Alternate #1

Barbara Choi                                                    12/31/2007

 

 

ETHICS BOARD

 

Edward Condoleo                                            12/31/2006 (unexpired)

Joseph Lawler                                                  12/31/2007 (unexpired)

 

LIVINGSTON STREET BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

 

Police Chief Krapels                                         Helen Guercio

Joseph L. Ascolese                                           Demetrios Milliaressis

Lou Ann Betz                                                   Patricia Hennessy-Cuevas

Matt Schiller                                                     Charles Bocchino

Elvira Testa Caputo                                          Ellen Rose

Allison Passante                                                Claudia Montes-Edlin

Andrew Pittel                                                   Peter Altenbach, Jr.

James Barsa

 

It was moved by Councilman Altenbach and seconded by Councilman Scott to approve Resolution 06:26A.  On the roll call vote all Council Members present voted in favor of the motion:

 

Mayor Kaplan offered the following Council Committee appointments for 2006:

 

FINANCE                                          PERSONNEL

 

Barsa (Chair)                                        Knigin (Chair)

Altenbach                                             Altenbach        

Knigin                                                  Barsa

 

PROPERTY/ZONING                      PUBLIC HEALTH

 

Scott (Chair)                                        Guercio (Chair)

Guercio                                                Barsa

Knigin                                                  Senatore

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PUBLIC SAFETY                              PUBLIC UTILITIES

 

Altenbach (Chair)                                 Senatore (Chair)

Barsa                                                   Knigin

Knigin                                      Guercio

 

PUBLIC WORKS                              POLICE COMMISSIONER

                                                            Altenbach

Guercio (Chair)                                    FIRE COMMISSIONER

Scott                                                    Barsa

Senatore                                               EMS LIAISON

                                                Knigin

 

It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Altenbach to approve Resolution 05:26B confirming the Mayor’s 2006 Council Committee Appointments.  On the roll call vote all Council Members present voted in favor of the motion.

 

Mayor Kaplan offered the following appointments not subject to Council approval:

 

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION:

 

Greg Levy                                            12/31/2008

Jim Elling                                              12/31/2008

               

Alternate #1                                

Dave Elling                                           12/31/2007

 

PLANNING BOARD:

CLASS II                     

Helen Guercio                                      12/31/2006

 

CLASS III                   

Councilman Knigin                    12/31/2006

 

CLASS IV

Craig Jacobs                                        12/31/2009

                                                                       

Alternate #1                

Robert Sklow                                       12/31/2007

 

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Mayor Kaplan announced his Liaison Appointments for 2006:

 

Board of Education.................................................................. Barsa

Community Development......................................................... Senatore

Environmental Commission.............................. ....................... Scott

Historic Preservation................................................................ Kaplan

Library.................................................................................... Altenbach

Recreation............................................................................... Barsa

Seniors.................................................................................... Senatore

Shade Tree.............................................................................. Scott

 

It was moved by Councilman Altenbach and seconded by Councilman Scott that Resolution 05:27 (Temporary Budget) be approved.  On the roll call vote:

 

            Ayes:                Barsa, Altenbach, Guercio, Scott and Knigin

            Nays:               None

            Absent: Senatore

 

With an affirmative vote of five members of the Governing Body, the Temporary Budget was adopted.

 

Mayor Kaplan informed the public that all professional appointments were being held for thirty-days pending Council decision on how the Borough is going to comply with the new Pay-to-Play Law.

 

Councilman Scott thanked former Councilman Tom Brizzolara for his service and dedication to the Borough and wished him well.

 

It was moved by Councilman Barsa to open the meeting to the public.

 

Mr. Chubby Bocchino, Livingston Street wished everyone a Happy New Year.

 

There being no additional comments, it was moved by Councilman Altenbach and seconded by Councilman Guercio to close the meeting to the public.  All Council Members present were in favor of the motion.

 

It was moved by Council President Altenbach to adjourn this meeting and move into the regular public meeting.  All Council Members present were in favor of the motion.  Meeting was adjourned and the regular public meeting was begun.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

 

Lorraine L. McMackin