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August 19, 2014

The Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the Borough of Bloomingdale was held on the above date in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 101 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale, NJ. Council President Yazdi called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

SALUTE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG

Council President Yazdi led the Salute to the Flag.

ROLL CALL

In Attendance: Council Members: Anthony Costa

John D’Amato

Richard Dellaripa

Dawn Hudson

Michael Sondermeyer

Ray Yazdi

Professionals Municipal Clerk: Jane McCarthy, RMC

Present: Borough Attorney: Fred Semrau, Esq.

Absent: Mayor: Jonathan Dunleavy (Excused)

PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT

Council President Yazdi stated that adequate notice of this meeting was posted in the Bloomingdale Municipal Building and provided to The Suburban Trends; The North Jersey Herald & News; and all other local news media on January 4, 2013.

PRESENTATIONS:

At this time, Police Chief Joseph Borell, Captain Ray Muller and Sgt. Mark Johnson were in attendance to accept a presentation by Harry Delgado, Accreditation Program Manager for the NJ State Association of Police.

Mr. Delgado noted that out of 470 eligible Police Department in NJ, 119 have actually achieved accreditation. He noted that we in Bloomingdale have one of the best departments in the state, perhaps United States. He explained the task which was involved in attaining this accreditation which is a three year certificate.

Mr. Delgado noted that as part of the process, comments from residents were solicited and all of them were positive.

At this time, Mr. Delgado presented the certificate to the police chief.

Police Chief Borell spoke in regard to the efforts of his department and in particular Captain Muller and thanked them for their hard work in achieving this certification.

Members of the Governing Body expressed their thanks and congratulations to the Chief and the Department.

EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT

Councilman Costa moved that the meeting be open to Early Public Comment; seconded by Councilman Sondermeyer and carried on voice vote.

Matt Zaccone, 77 Charles Street, asked what the status was on the proposal given last meeting by the digital sign company.

Council President Yazdi noted that the Mayor has received a lot of input from residents and if this was to go ahead, a lot of changes would have to be made and more research done.

Mr. Zaccone stated that he felt as a resident a 6’ x 16’ sign would detract from the small town atmosphere.

Mr. Zaccone also asked the stats of the flood evaluation that was going to be done for residents on Charles Street.

Council President Yazdi stated that a lot of information has to be gathered and it is a slow process but it is proceeding and Mayor will keep us apprised.

Mr. Zaccone asked about the contract for the geese and asked what happens during the migratory time; Council President Yazdi noted that we can have the Mayor contact him and discuss the contract with him.

Since there was no one else who wished to speak during Early Public Comment, Councilman D’Amato moved that it be closed; seconded by Councilman Costa and carried on voice vote.

REPORTS OF PROFESSIONALS, DEPARTMENT HEADS, COMMITTEES, LIAISONS AND MAYOR’S REPORT

Ice-Bucket Challenge

Councilwoman Hudson stated that the Mayor and Council have been challenged for the Ice-Bucket Challenge for ALS awareness by one or our employees and have accepted the challenge; they will meet on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in front of the Municipal Building and noted that if anyone else would like to join them, they are e welcomed to.

Candlelight Walk

Municipal Clerk noted that the Candlelight Walk will be held on September 11, 2014; lineup at 7 p.m. at Butler Park.

Clean-up Day

Councilwoman Hudson noted that the town cleanup day is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sloan Park.

Affordable Housing

Borough Attorney Semrau spoke of a settlement years ago with Avalon Bay where they were giving us $100,000 for the affordable housing. If the Borough takes any money, they have to have a spending plan in process and substantive certification. We do not have either.

Borough Attorney stated that he is going to motion the court to pay this order; money would be set aside for rehabilitation work with the consent of Avalon Bay.

Board of Education

Councilman Dellaripa stated that the Board of Education has hired Mario Cardinale as Interim Superintendent and Principal of the Samuel R. Donald School.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Councilwoman D’Amato moved for the approval of the following Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting June 24, 2014 and July 22, 2014

B. Approval of Block Party App. #3-2014 – 21 Reeve Avenue, September 6, 2014

C. Approval of Coin Toss Request; September 27, 2014 – Municipal Alliance

D. Approval of Jason E. Reynolds as a Member of Bloomingdale Fire Department

E. Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-8.1: Support of Assembly Bill No. 3448;

change in Highlands Preservation Area Boundary

RESOLUTION NO. 2014-8.1

OF THE GOVERNING BODY

OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE

SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 3448

CHANGE IN HIGHLANDS PRESERVATION AREA BOUNDARY

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill No. 3448 has been introduced to the 216th Legislature of the State of New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill No. 3448 will exclude Lots 111.01 and 112, Block 49.01, as identified on the Borough of Bloomingdale Tax Maps and known as “Spring Brook Acres” (hereinafter “Spring Brook Acres” or the “subject property”) from the Highlands preservation area; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Bloomingdale recognizes the benefits and goals of the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act are desirable and beneficial but must be balanced with the need for local governments to properly plan and develop their communities; and

WHEREAS, the subject property has been included in the Borough of Bloomingdale Master Plan for development; and

WHEREAS, the subject property abuts Passaic County Community College; and

WHEREAS, the subject property is located on Union Avenue in the Borough of Bloomingdale and at a location which is serviced by three (3) highway interchanges on I-287 which were authorized and built with Federal funds in part for economic development; and

WHEREAS, certain areas of the Borough of Bloomingdale are in the Highlands and watershed lands and the municipality has been the steward of such lands however not the property in question; and

WHEREAS, the property in question is not part of a watershed, in fact it is contiguous to the Wanaque Town Center; and

WHEREAS, the subject property was included in the Highlands preservation area despite the Borough’s desire for the property not to be included so as to permit it to be developed in accordance with the Bloomingdale Master Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council in the Borough of Bloomingdale as follows:

1. The Borough of Bloomingdale hereby endorses and supports Assembly Bill No.

3448 which will change the Highlands preservation area boundary to exclude the Spring Brook Acres tract (Lots 111.01 and 112, Block 49.01) in the Borough of Bloomingdale for the reasons set forth above.

2. A certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Borough’s elected

Assembly and Senate representatives.

3. A certified copy be provided to the sponsor of Assembly Bill No. 3448,

Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce.

F. Approval of Lake Iosco Company to use Council Chambers for annual meeting on November 15, 2014 at 12 p.m.

G. Letter from Board of Freeholders informing the Borough of grant in the amount of $61,424 for the Walking Track at WTB School Facility

H. Notice to Public of Community Block Grant Program; amendment to 2014 Action Plan for CDBG Program which will provide additional funding to the Borough of Bloomingdale in amount of $40,245 for Ryerson Avenue project

Councilwoman Hudson seconded the motion.

At this time, the Borough Attorney discussed Resolution No. 2014-8.1: which supports Assembly Bill No. 3448 which will exclude the horse farm from the Highlands. The property itself is not part of the watershed and it should not be in the Highlands Act. Assemblywoman DeCroce has introduced this bill and this resolution this evening will support her bill.

The motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda as per the following roll all: Council Members: Costa; D’Amato; Dellaripa; Hudson; Sondermeyer and Yazdi all YES.

PENDING BUSINESS

Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-8.2: Approval of Liquor License for Tres Sombreros

The Municipal Clerk noted that all the paperwork is in order to proceed with the renewal of this license.

Councilman Costa offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #2014-8.2

OF THE GOVERNING BODY

OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE

Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage License for 2014-2015 (Effective July 1, 2014)

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Bloomingdale has been informed by the Municipal Clerk that the following name, persons and corporations have made application for the renewal of their alcoholic beverage licenses; and

WHEREAS, said application is accompanied by the necessary fee; and

WHEREAS, the applicant has filed with the Municipal Clerk a copy of the application for forwarding to the State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, together with the necessary $200.00 fee for said Division; and

WHEREAS, a copy of the Tax Clearance Certificate has been received for the applicant from the State of New Jersey Department of Taxation; and

WHEREAS, no objections have been filed in writing with the Municipal Clerk against the granting of this renewal and no objections being heard hereto;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Bloomingdale that the Municipal Clerk be and is hereby authorized to renew the alcoholic beverage license of the following place:

PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION

Tres Sombreros, LLC #1601-33-002-008

125 Hamburg Turnpike

t/a FAJITAS

Councilman D’Amato seconded the motion and it carried as per the following roll call: Council Members: D’Amato; Dellaripa; Hudson; Sondermeyer; Yazdi and Costa all YES.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS

Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-8.3: Payment of Bills

Councilman Dellaripa offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION - #2014 –8.3

OF THE GOVERNING BODY

OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE

Authorizing Payment of Municipal Obligations

WHEREAS, the Governing Body (“Governing Body”) of the Borough of Bloomingdale (“Borough”) finds and declares that certain municipal obligations have come due and are now payable; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that said obligations have been itemized on the annexed schedules, which are hereby deemed part of this Resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Borough of Bloomingdale does hereby authorize payment of said municipal obligations, in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief Financial Officer and the Borough Treasurer, from the following accounts and in the following amounts:

BILLS LIST PREPAID LIST

CURRENT 3,170,305.08 CURRENT 569,292.34

UTILITY 17,267.34 UTILITY 48,833.76

CAPITAL 351,323.91 OPEN SPACE 29,985.11

UTILITY CAPITAL 9,312.99 TRUST ACCOUNT 3,820.00

TRUST 40,428.23 RECYCLING 2,868.52

DOG 1,267.64 DOG 884.00

RECREATION 2,130.00 UNEMPLOY 71.73

ROSE FUND 6,579.50 CAPITAL 600.00

RECYCLING 957.00 WATER CAPITAL 0,000.00

UNEMPLOYMENT 000.00 RECREATION 20.50

TOTAL 3,599,571.69 TOTAL 656,375.96

Councilwoman Hudson seconded the motion and it carried as per the following roll call: Council Members: Dellaripa; Hudson; Sondermeyer; Yazdi; Costa and D’Amato all YES.

Introduction of Ordinance No. 14-2014: Amending Speed Limits on Macopin

and Union Avenue

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE, IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING chapter VII, “traffic,” of the code of the borough of bloomingdale by amending section 7-26, “speed limits” was introduced by title by Councilwoman Hudson who moved that second and final reading and public hearing be held on September 9, 2014 at 7 p.m.

Councilman Dellaripa seconded the motion and it carried as per the following roll call: Council members: Hudson; Sondermeyer; Yazdi; costa; D’Amato and Dellaripa all yes.

Adoption of Resolution NO. 2014-8.4: Award of contract to Kulpco Enterprises

Councilman D’Amato offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #2014-8.4

OF THE GOVERNING BODY

OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE

Authorizing the execution of an agreement between the Borough of Bloomingdale and Kulpco Enterprises for repair to Knolls Road and desnagging

WHEREAS, the Borough of Bloomingdale had a need for a repair on Knolls Road and desnagging; and

WHEREAS, such services would not exceed the bid threshold and therefore did not require the solicitation of formal bid proposals, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3; and

WHEREAS, proposals were solicited for the repair of Knolls Road and desnagging for the Borough of Bloomingdale by the Borough Engineer; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer reviewed the received quotes and recommended the award of a contract for the repair of Knolls Road and desnagging; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer of the Borough of Bloomingdale has certified that sufficient funds are available for this purpose.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Bloomingdale, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The contract for flood mitigation is hereby awarded to Kupco Enterprises, 248 Franklin Avenue, Rockaway, NJ.

2. The Mayor and the Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Kulpco Enterprises for the repair of Knolls Road and desnagging of the Borough of Bloomingdale in an amount not to exceed $30,000.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Councilman Costa seconded the motion and it carried as per the following roll call: Council Members: Sondermeyer; Yazdi; Costa; D’Amato; Dellaripa and Hudson all YES.

Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-8.5: Award of contract to GL Group

Councilwoman Hudson offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #2014-8.5

OF THE GOVERNING BODY

OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE

Declaring An Emergency

For Purposes of Awarding Contract for Air Conditioning repairs to Municipal Building

WHEREAS, the Governing Body (“Governing Body”) of the Borough of Bloomingdale (“Borough”) finds and declares an emergency situation has developed at the Municipal Building with air conditioning repairs;

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that this poses an imminent threat to the public health, safety and welfare of an emergent nature that warrants immediate remedial action; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 authorizes a municipality to negotiate and/or award a contract without public advertisement when an emergency affecting the public health, safety or welfare requires the immediate performance of services; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that the full-time Mayor, acting in the reasonable belief that an emergency affecting the public health, safety and welfare requires immediate remedial action without public advertisement for services;

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that the full-time Mayor has correctly recommended that the aforementioned air conditioning repairs be remediated through the award to GL Group., 140 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 which submitted the following cost estimate;

GL Group. $30,000.00

and;

WHEREAS, the emergency costs to be funded through the Capital A/C budget;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Borough of Bloomingdale does hereby declare the existence of a public emergency warranting the completion of the air conditioning repairs as soon as possible and does hereby award said project to GL Group

Councilman Costa seconded the motion and it carried as per the following roll call: Council Members: Yazdi; Costa; D’Amato; Dellaripa and Hudson all YES.

Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-8.6: Trade in Vehicles and purchase a 2015 Ford Utility Interceptor

Councilman D’Amato offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #2014-8.6

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE, IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF a 2015 Ford Utility Police Interceptor THROUGH THE Passaic COUNTY CO-OPERATIVE CONTRACT #SB-14-0001

WHEREAS, the Borough of Bloomingdale, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.3 et seq. may, by Resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services through the Passaic County Co-Operative, which has been approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Bloomingdale desires to purchase a 2015 Ford Utility Police Interceptor from the Passaic County Co-Operative entitled Contract #SB-14-001; and

WHEREAS, Route 23 Auto Mall, 1301 Route 23, Butler, NJ, has been awarded the Contract for the 2015 Ford Utility Police Interceptor with the following three vehicles for trade-in:

2005 Ford Crown Victoria Vin #2FAFP71W55X112325 – mileage 95,192

2007 Dodge Charger Vin #2B3KA43H67H817690 – mileage 107,097

2009 Dodge Durango Vin #1D8HB38P69F714176 – mileage 118, 210

; and

WHEREAS, the Full-time Mayor and Police Chief recommends the utilization of this contract on the grounds as the best means available to obtain the vehicle; and

WHEREAS, the 2015 Ford Utility Police Interceptor shall not exceed the amount of $19,341.00; and

WHEREAS, funding for this resolution is available by appropriation in the budget of the Borough, as evidenced by the Certification of the Borough Treasurer; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Bloomingdale, County of Passaic and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The Borough of Bloomingdale hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2015 Ford Utility Police Interceptor from the Passaic County Co-Operative under Contract #SB-14-0001.

2. The total fee authorized for this contract shall not exceed $19.341.00 without the prior written approval of the Borough Council.

3. The Full-time Mayor, Borough Clerk and/or such other officials as is necessary and proper are hereby authorized to execute documents necessary to implement this Resolution.

4. A copy of this resolution shall be provided to the Borough Treasurer and Route 23 Auto Mall for their information and guidance.

Councilman Dellaripa seconded the motion and it carried as per the following roll call: Council Members: D’Amato; Dellaripa; Hudson; Sondermeyer; Yazdi and Costa all YES.

Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-8.7: Change Funds

Councilman D’Amato offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption:

Resolution No. 2014-8.7

Of the Governing Body of the

Borough of Bloomingdale

Passaic County, New Jersey

Resolution OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE, COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Authorizing the CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER to Reinstate and Maintain Various Change Funds

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A 40A: 5-21 authorizes the establishment of change funds; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary from time to time to allow the availability of change funds as follows:

1. Chief of Police (for Police Department) $ 10.00

2. Municipal Court Administrator (for Municipal Court) $ 200.00

3. Secretary to Board of Health Department/Registrar

Of Vital Statistics $ 50.00

4. Construction Code Official (Construction Department) $ 100.00

5. Water/Sewer Department $ 100.00

6. Municipal Clerk $ 50.00

7. Tax Collector (for Tax Department) $ 200.00

NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Bloomingdale, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, that a reimbursable aforementioned impress funds be re-established for 2014.

Councilman Costa seconded the motion and it carried as per the following roll call: Council members: Dellaripa; Hudson; Sondermeyer; Yazdi; Costa and D’Amato all YES.

Adoption of Tax Office Resolutions No. 2014-8.8 and 2014-8.9

Councilman Dellaripa offered the following resolutions and moved for their adoption:

RESOLUTION #2014 -8.8

OF THE GOVERNING BODY

OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE

Authorizing Redemption and Cancellation of Tax Title Lien Certificate #13-00029

WHEREAS, the Governing Body (“Governing Body”) of the Borough of Bloomingdale (“Borough”) finds and declares that, at the Borough Tax Sale held on December 27, 2013 a lien was sold on,

28 Elizabeth Street, Bloomingdale, for delinquent year 2013 Water/Sewer, and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that the foregoing property is also known as Block 28.01 Lot 3, owned by Andrew Norton & Jaimie Harris; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that the foregoing lien is known as Tax Title Lien Certificate (TTL) # 13-00029, which was sold to US BANK CUST FOR PRO CAPITAL II, LLC at an interest rate of 18%; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE, INC has requested redemption of TTL # 13-00029, and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE, INC has paid all monies due on TTL #13-00029, including supporting affidavits from the lien holder and current taxes, to the Borough of Bloomingdale;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Bloomingdale that the Borough Treasurer be and is hereby authorized to issue checks in the amount of $482.63 for the lien redemption, to be made payable to US BANK CUST FOR PRO CAPITAL II, LLC, 50 SOUTH 16TH STREET, SUITE 1950, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 for the redemption and cancellation of Tax Title Lien Certificate # 13-00029.

1099 = $ 51.20

RESOLUTION #2014 -8.9

OF THE GOVERNING BODY

OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE

Authorizing Redemption and Cancellation of Tax Title Lien Certificate #11-00014

WHEREAS, the Governing Body (“Governing Body”) of the Borough of Bloomingdale (“Borough”) finds and declares that, at the Borough Tax Sale held on April 20, 2012 a lien was sold on,

30 Oak Street, Bloomingdale, for delinquent year 2011 Tax/Water/Sewer/Electric, and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that the foregoing property is also known as Block 66.01 Lot 39, owned by Bruce Tomchin; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that the foregoing lien is known as Tax Title Lien Certificate (TTL) # 11-00014, which was sold to K.C.C. PROMISED LANDS, LLC for a premium of $9,000.00. and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that TD BANK has requested redemption of TTL # 11-00014, and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body further finds and declares that TD BANK has paid all monies due on TTL #11-00014, including supporting affidavits from the lien holder and current taxes, to the Borough of Bloomingdale;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Bloomingdale that the Borough Treasurer be and is hereby authorized to issue checks in the amount of $41,582.94 for the lien redemption and $9,000.00 for premium, to be made payable to US BANK CUST FOR PRO CAPITAL II, LLC, 50 SOUTH 16TH STREET, SUITE 1950, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 for the redemption and cancellation of Tax Title Lien Certificate # 11-00014.

1099 = $ 8,391.49

Councilman D’Amato seconded the motion and it carried as per the following roll call: Council Members: Hudson; Sondermeyer; Yazdi; Costa; D’Amato; and Dellaripa all YES.

Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-8.10: Award contract to Phoenix Advisors, LLC

Councilman Dellaripa offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #2014-8.10

OF THE GOVERNING BODY

OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE

Resolution of the Borough of Bloomingdale, County of Passaic and State of New Jersey, Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open

Professional Service Contract for an audit of the Borough’s continuing disclosure obligations

WHEREAS, the Borough of Bloomingdale has a need to conduct an audit of the Borough’s continuing disclosure obligations and filings as related to the MCDC Initiative as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq) requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for Professional Services without competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection; and

WHEREAS, Phoenix Advisors, LLC will provide services as outlined in their proposal on file with the full-time Mayor; and

WHEREAS, Phoenix Advisors, LLC will complete and submit a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that the firm has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Bloomingdale with the elected officials in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the firm of Phoenix Advisors, LLC from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and

WHEREAS, this contract is conditioned upon the funds being approved by the Governing Body in the 2014 budget;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Bloomingdale, County of Passaic, State of new Jersey authorizes the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into a contract with Phoenix Advisors, LLC, 4 West Park Street, Bordentown, NJ, in the amount of $950.00 as described herein to the satisfaction of the Mayor and Council; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract, resolution and other pertinent documents shall remain on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a notice of this action shall be printed once in the Borough’s legal newspaper.

Councilman Costa seconded the motion and I t carried as per the following roll call: Council Members: Sondermeyer; Yazdi; Costa; D’Amato Dellaripa and Hudson all YES.

Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-8.11: Award contract to Greens R US

Councilman Costa offered the following Resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #2014-8.11

OF THE GOVERNING BODY

OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE

Authorizing Award of Contract for

Turf Program

WHEREAS, the Mayor solicited quotes for the maintenance of the fields and quotes were received; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor further finds and declares that the Mayor reviewed the submitted quotes and recommended that said contract be awarded to the bidder, Greens R Us, PO Box , Allendale, NJ 07401, in the amount of $30,000; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body wishes to award a contract to Greens R Us for a total price of $30,000; and

WHEREAS, the resolution is subject to certification of funds by the Treasurer of the Borough;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Bloomingdale, in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey, that a contract for the field maintenance be awarded to the lowest quote, Greens R Us, PO Box, Allendale, NJ 07401 in the amount of $30,000 for the clay/infield mix; cleanup and top dress of the fields; and

.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Greens R Us, PO Box, and Allendale, NJ 07401 in accordance with its quote, for the total contract price of $30,000 for the year 2014.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Councilman D’Amato seconded the motion and it carried as per the following roll call: Council Members: Yazdi, YES; Costa, YES; D’Amato, YES; Dellaripa, YES; Hudson, YES and Sondermeyer, NO.

LATE PUBLIC COMMENT

Councilwoman Hudson opened the meeting to Late Public Comment; seconded by Councilman Costa and carried on voice vote.

Xxx Faccone, xxx, asked if there is something specific going into the Horse Farm area with the change in the designation if it happens.

Borough Attorney noted that this is all premature; that property is privately owned. Prospects of anyone going forward at this point and time would be remote; the property reevaluation would change it dramatically.

Pam Pearce, 17 Vreeland Avenue, also spoke in regard to this property and Borough Attorney stated that it has been in the highlands restrictive area for ten years; best we could hope is that the proposed legislation would take it out of the highlands.

Since there was no one else who wished to speak under Late Public Comment, Councilman D’Amato moved that it be closed; seconded by Councilman Costa and carried on voice vote.

Bob Kochka 5K Run

Councilman D’Amato noted that the Bob Kochka 5K run will be held on September 27,2 014; same day as pride day; and noted that there will be a car cruise night at the Walter T. Bergen school the night before on September 26, 2014 from 4 to 10 p.m.

LATE EXECUTIVE SESSION

Councilwoman Hudson offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

Borough of Bloomingdale

Passaic County, New Jersey

~ Resolution

MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Bloomingdale on the 19th day of August, 2014 that:

1. Prior to the conclusion of this Official Meeting, the Governing Body shall meet in Executive Session, from which the public shall be excluded, to discuss matters as permitted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12, sub-section (s):

) a. ( ) Confidential or excluded matters, by express provision of Federal law or

State statute or rule of court.

( ) b. ( ) A matter in which the release of information would impair a right to receive

funds from the Government of the United States.

( ) c. ( ) Material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of

individual privacy.

( ) d. ( ) A collective bargaining agreement including negotiations.

( ) e. ( ) Purchase, lease or acquisition of real property, setting of banking rates or

investment of public funds, where it could adversely affect the public

interest if disclosed.

( ) f. ( ) Tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the

public, if disclosure could impair such protection. Investigation of

violations of the law.

(x ) g. (2 ) Pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiations other than in

subsection b. (4) herein or matters falling within the attorney-client

privilege.

( ) h. ( ) Personnel matters.

( ) i. ( ) Deliberations after a public hearing that may result in penalties.

2. The time when the matter(s) discussed pursuant to Paragraph 1 hereof can be disclosed to the public is as soon as practicable after final resolution of the aforesaid matter(s).and certified as a true copy of an original.

Councilman Sondermeyer seconded the motion and it carried on voice vote.

(At this time the Governing Body went into Executive Session)

RECONVENED

Council President Yazdi reconvened the meeting and noted that no action was taken during the Executive Session.

ADJOURNMENT

Since there was no further business to be conducted, Councilman D’Amato moved to adjourn at 8:05 p.m.; seconded by Councilman Dellaripa and carried on voice vote.

Jane McCarthy, RMC

Municipal Clerk

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