MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
August 25, 2020 7:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO COLORS
Mayor Zdichocki invited all those present to stand in a salute to the colors.
MAYOR’S STATEMENT AS TO COMPLIANCE WITH P.L. 1975
Adequate Notice of this Meeting has been provided according to the Open Public Meetings Act, Assembly Bill 1030. Notice of this Meeting was included in the Annual Meeting Notice sent to the New Jersey Herald and the Daily Record on January 8, 2020 and was placed on the Official Bulletin Board in the Municipal Building.
Furthermore, notice of the change in the meeting location was sent to the New Jersey Herald and Daily Record on July 22, 2020 and was placed on the official website of the Borough of Stanhope.
In the event the Mayor and Council have not addressed all items on this Agenda by 10:00 PM and they are of the opinion that they cannot complete the Agenda in a reasonable time period, the Mayor and Council may exercise their option to continue this meeting at an agreed to date, time and place. Please turn off all cell phones for the duration of this meeting.
ROLL CALL
Council Members:
Councilman Cipollini – present
Councilman Romano – present
Councilwoman Kuncken – present
Councilman Thornton – present
Councilman Riccardi – present
Councilman Wronko – present
Mayor Zdichocki – present
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Mayor Zdichocki opened the meeting to the public after advising attendees that there is a five (5) minute time limit for each speaker.
Seeing no one from the public wishing to speak, Mayor Zdichocki closed the public portion of the meeting.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Mayor Zdichocki read aloud the list of minutes being presented for approval:
July 14, 2020 Work Session/Agenda Meeting
July 28, 2020 Business Meeting & Closed Session
On motion by Councilman Wronko, seconded by Councilwoman Kuncken and carried by voice vote, the above listed minutes were approved. Councilman Romano abstained from voting on the minutes for July 28, 2020.
CORRESPONDENCE (List Attached)
On motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilman Riccardi and unanimously carried by voice vote, the list of correspondence was accepted and ordered placed on file.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Safety – Councilwoman Kuncken/CouncilmanThornton
(Police, Fire, Ambulance, Court & Violations Bureau, Emergency Management)
Councilwoman Kunken stated the Fire Department for the month of July reported 7 calls answered for a total of 21.5 man hours; 1 mutual aid call; 5 drills; 1 meeting; and 3 special details all for a total of 315.25 man hours.
Councilwoman Kuncken stated the Police Department for the month of July reported 53 motor vehicle stops and the total number of calls for the month totaled 185.
Councilwoman Kuncken stated the Ambulance Squad for the month of May reported 13 calls in Stanhope and 30 calls in Netcong for a total of 43 calls. In addition, there were 5 out of town calls to Hopatcong for an overall total of 48 calls for the month. There were 35 patients, 27 trips to the hospital. They travelled 892 miles and had a total of 135 hours 33 minutes of volunteer hours.
Councilwoman Kuncken provided an update on the meeting which took place with the Public Safety Committee, the Administrator, the Fire Department and the Ambulance Squad regarding rescue services. The meeting took place on August 13th with the purpose of determining where the disconnect exists in being able to come to an agreement. Both agencies had the opportunity to share their positions and state what their concerns are. The committee shared their concerns and provided some guidance. An area of concern for the agencies is the idea of sharing training. Councilwoman Kuncken stated the committee made it very clear that this particular item is not up for discussion and must be included in the agreement. Another meeting will be scheduled to try and resolve the issues and they were reminded that no rescue equipment will be purchased for the Fire Department unless there is a signed agreement in place. Councilwoman Kuncken stated that Councilman Thornton suggested the next meeting be held in person to try and resolve the issue. Prior discussions were taking place online due to COVID-19. Councilwoman Kuncken stated she will provide future updates.
Finance & Administration – Councilman Romano/Councilwoman Kuncken
Councilman Romano stated the tax collections as of July 31, 2020 are $694,886.53. The year to date tax collections total $6,745,475.61. The first quarter collection rate is 97% and the second quarter collection rate is nearly 97%. The third quarter is currently at 23% which is not bad considering August of last year’s third quarter was 25%. The overall collection rate to date is at 53%.
Councilman Romano stated the water collections for the month of July are $58,350.34. The year to date total is $413,432.04. The sewer collections for the month of July are $72,598.60 as compared to $88,643.84 last year. The sewer collections year to date for 2020 are $492,232.43.
Community Development – Councilman Wronko/Councilman Riccardi
(Zoning, Construction, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Revitalization)
Councilman Wronko stated the Food Pantry located at Linden Avenue School is open on Monday mornings from 7:00AM to 8:30AM and on Wednesday evenings from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. Mayor Zdichocki stated the Food Pantry is open to distribute food as well as receive donations. A Nixle message was sent out regarding the Food Pantry and the school Superintendent will be sending out an email blast to the school community. Mayor Zdichocki asked everyone to share the information.
Municipal Infrastructure – Councilman Thornton/Councilman Wronko
(Water Distribution, Sewer Collection System, Road Construction & Maintenance, Buildings & Grounds)
Councilman Thornton stated the DPW is in the process of installing missing “No Parking” signs on Plane Street. The catch basin repairs on Dell Road are being repaired in preparation for the paving to be done in the Fall. The compost pile at the DPW yard is being ground up in order for it to be removed to prepare for the Fall season.
Information Technology – Councilman Riccardi/Councilman Cipollini
Councilman Riccardi stated at this time there are no issues and therefore no meetings have been held. He will be convening a meeting sometime next month to go over existing and future purchases.
Boards/Commissions – Councilman Cipollini/Councilman Romano
Councilman Cipollini stated he had no information to share from the boards and commissions this month. Mayor Zdichocki stated the Garage Sale flyers are being mailed out in the water/sewer bills this month. Administrator McNeilly stated the Garage Sale will be held on October 10th. The information has been posted on the Borough website and a Nixle message will be sent out.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Tropical Storm Isaias – Administrator McNeilly stated the Sussex County Office of Emergency Management has requested the estimated costs associated with operations during the storm, as well as clean up. There was no significant damage however, during the power outage the generators were utilized so there were diesel usage charges. There were also charges incurred for the clean up afterward. The County requests cost estimates after every storm. If a certain dollar amount is reached, the County can then file to recover some of those funds. The Borough’s costs were estimated at just over $13,000. Councilman Riccardi asked if there is a breakdown of the $13,000. Administrator McNeilly responded it is for DPW time and some overtime. It is also for the vehicles used i.e. the truck, a hopper, mason dump and the generator run time.
Crack Sealer – Administrator McNeilly stated the crack sealer is back in operation after some repair work which was able to be done in-house. The streets scheduled for crack sealing are as follows: Maple Terrace, High Street, Lloyd Avenue, Lawrence Avenue, Canfield Street, Oak Drive, Ridge Road and Towpath Lane.
TAP Grant Sparta Road – Administrator McNeilly stated progress is being made on the TAP Grant for Sparta Road. The Borough received a letter for DOT Local Aid stating the submission has been deemed complete and is in an acceptable form. The project paperwork will now go to Trenton for the final NJ review and then it will be sent to the Federal Highway for review. The Borough’s Federal Aid Project Manual has been updated. There is a resolution on tonight’s agenda to adopt the amended policies and procedures manual. The project should be ready for bid in December or January.
Borough Engineer – Administrator McNeilly stated Eric Keller, Borough Engineer, will be attending the September 8th meeting.
Brooklyn Road/Baker Place Water Project – Administrator McNeilly stated the bids for the Brooklyn Road/Baker Place Water Project came in too high once again and will need to be rejected. Mr. Keller will explain in detail at the September work session meeting.
Budget 2021 – Administrator McNeilly stated the timeline for the 2021 Budget is as follows:
September 17th – All Operating & Capital Requests Due to CFO
September 25th – Prepare Budget Books
October 9th – Budget Books to Mayor and Council
November 10th and 24th – Budget Discussion
December 15th – Auditor and Tax Assessor Presentation
Water/Sewer Billing – Administrator McNeilly stated the water bills have been prepared for mailing. Administrator McNeilly thanked Maria Mascuch, Tammy Minniti, Ellen Horak and Linda Chirip for their efforts in getting the bills ready to be mailed out in a timely manner.
1 Main Street Property Donation – Administrator McNeilly stated a letter has been received from the property owner of 1 Main Street. The owner would like to donate the lot located across the street from 1 Main Street which is 20 feet by 80 feet. Mayor Zdichocki asked Administrator McNeilly for his opinion on whether or not the Borough should accept the donation. Administrator McNeilly stated he is of the opinion this is an acceptable donation. The lot is located right at the edge of the road and the Borough owns all the other parcels that connect to it. Some discussion took place regarding Block 11203 Lot 15 and the Council agreed to accept the donation. Councilman Cipollini asked Administrator McNeilly to find out what the annual taxes are for the property.
Email Issue – Councilman Thornton stated he has informed the Borough Clerk that he has not been receiving the emails containing the correspondence. Ellen Horak, Borough Clerk, stated the correspondence is emailed as a group email and Councilman Thornton’s email address is part of the group. Administrator McNeilly stated there are two areas to check for mail. There are emails and there are documents which are uploaded to Google Drive. Ms. Horak stated the correspondence is sent out as a regular email.
Elm Street & Valley Road Path – Mayor Zdichocki stated there was an issue with some overgrowth located on the path on Elm Street and Valley Road. Mayor Zdichocki thanked Administrator McNeilly for resolving the issue.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Bowman Consulting Change Order – Councilman Thornton asked why there is a resolution on tonight’s agenda for a change order for the Brooklyn Road/Baker Place Water Project. Mayor Zdichocki stated this will be discussed later in the meeting.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 82 Entitled “Marriage and Civil Union Ceremonies” – Mayor Zdichocki provided the governing body with results of a survey indicating the fees charged by other municipalities to perform marriage and civil union ceremonies. Currently, the Borough does not charge a fee to perform the ceremonies. The proposed ordinance would require out of town residents to pay a fee of $75.00 to be charged for this service. Stanhope Borough residents will not be charged a fee. The $75.00 fee is less than what neighboring municipalities are charging, as per the survey. The governing body had no objections to moving forward with the ordinance.
Appointing Co-Coordinator of Clean Communities – Mayor Zdichocki provided a handout to the governing body outlining the Clean Communities program, which was prepared by Dana Mooney, Clean Communities Coordinator. Mayor Zdichocki recommended Nicole Member to be named as Co-Coordinator for the Clean Communities Program. Councilwoman Kuncken stated that before this change is made the Finance Committee should be consulted. Councilman Romano stated a procedure was established requiring the Coordinator of the Clean Communities Program to inform the Finance Committee with regard to any funds being spent and the events being sponsored. Mayor Zdichocki stated Dana Mooney is the Clean Communities Coordinator and as such she is responsible for the funds received and she must report how the funds are spent to the State. The Finance Committee is not in control of the program. Mayor Zdichocki stated she would like to have a monthly report submitted from the Clean Communities Coordinator. Ms. Mooney is the certified coordinator and only one person can hold that position. Mayor Zdichocki is researching to find out if there is training available which Ms. Member could attend. Mayor Zdichocki asked the Borough Clerk to add the resolution to the next agenda.
Crosswalk Warning Light – Mayor Zdichocki stated the governing body worked for over a year and a half to have a crosswalk warning system installed on Brooklyn Road and Crestview Drive. The Public Safety Committee is in the process of trying to put together a way to educate the children at the school and the residents on the proper use of the crosswalk. Just because the light is green it does not mean you can cross without really checking to make sure it is safe. Councilwoman Kuncken suggested the School Superintendent be contacted to make him aware that the light has been installed and is now functional. Administrator McNeilly stated the information could be presented to the children for the first week of school. Mayor Zdichocki stated the Police Chief has provided her with a link for instructional videos which she will forward.
1 Main Street – Administrator McNeilly stated the taxes for the property located at 1 Main Street, the 80 foot by 20-foot lot, were $99.77 in 2019 and $101.76 in 2020.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
Mayor Zdichocki offered the following resolutions which were read by title:
Resolution 128-20 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH HIGHPOINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the Highpoint Condominium Association is located in the Borough of Stanhope; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Qualified Community Act, N.J.S.A. 40:67-23.2, the Highpoint Condominium Association is entitled to receive certain services from the Borough or to receive compensation for said services in lieu of the Borough providing same; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has elected to reimburse the condominium association for street lighting, leaf removal and snow plowing for the internal roadways in the condominium; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has also elected to reimburse the Highpoint Condominium Association for the collection and disposal of solid waste; and
WHEREAS, the Borough and the Highpoint Condominium Association have agreed on formulas for the calculation of reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has prepared a reimbursement agreement for the calendar year 2019 for street lighting, leaf removal and snow plowing for the internal roadways in the condominium;
WHEREAS, the Borough has also prepared a reimbursement agreement for the calendar year 2020 for the collection and disposal of solid waste; and
WHEREAS, said reimbursement agreements have been offered to the Highpoint Condominium Association and have been signed by the Association and returned to the Borough;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope that the Mayor and Clerk be and the same are hereby authorized to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Highpoint Condominium Association for street lighting, leaf removal and snow plowing for the internal roadways in the condominium for the calendar year 2019; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope that the Mayor and Clerk be and the same are hereby authorized to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Highpoint Condominium Association for the calendar year 2020 for collection and disposal of solid waste.
On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken, seconded by Councilman Wronko and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.
Councilman Cipollini – yes
Councilman Romano – yes
Councilwoman Kuncken – yes
Councilman Thornton – yes
Councilman Riccardi – yes
Councilman Wronko – yes
Resolution 129-20 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE’S 2021 VALLEY ROAD AND DELAWARE AVENUE RESURFACING PROJECT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough of Stanhope formally approves the grant application for the above stated project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as MA-2021 Various Streets -00564 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Borough of Stanhope.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Borough of Stanhope and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement.
On motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilman Riccardi and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.
Roll Call:
Councilman Cipollini – yes
Councilman Romano – yes
Councilwoman Kuncken – yes
Councilman Thornton – yes
Councilman Riccardi – yes
Councilman Wronko – yes
Resolution 130-20 Resolution Approving Change Order for Professional Services Relating to Engineering Work for the Re-Bid of Baker Place/Brooklyn Road Water System Improvements
WHEREAS, the Borough of Stanhope adopted Resolution 066-20, awarding the contract for engineering services for Baker Place Water Main Replacement and Brooklyn Road Water Service Replacements to Bowman Consulting; and
WHEREAS, due to the rejection of bids submitted by bidders, where the lowest bid substantially exceeded the appropriations for the goods or services, additional work is needed to amend construction documents and perform supplemental construction administration, incurring additional unanticipated costs as follows:
$ 2,450.00 – Preparation of amended construction documents, including specifications
$ 1,250.00 – Supplemental Construction Administration
$ 3,700.00 Total amount of Change Order
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope accepts the Change Order submitted by Bowman Consulting and hereby authorizes the increase in contract price for the Baker Place Water Main Replacement and Brooklyn Road Water Service Replacements to a total of $27,950.00.
On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken, seconded by Councilman Romano, Resolution 130-20 was open for discussion.
Councilman Thornton stated this project has gone to bid twice and the results each time have not even been within range of the estimated cost. Councilman Thornton stated he is not comfortable paying for work that, in his opinion, the firm has not done their due diligence on to make sure the governing body is aware of what the costs would be. Councilman Thornton recommended tabling the resolution or voting it down.
Mayor Zdichocki stated the resolution can be tabled and a discussion can be held with the Borough Engineer at the next scheduled meeting. Councilwoman Kuncken stated after the first set of bids were rejected a conversation was held with the Borough Engineer. The governing body had asked why the bids were so far off at that time and now the second bid results are worse than the first bids were.
Councilman Romano stated, based on his experience with the MSA, the targets are a lot harder to hit than they were for the past few years due to the current situation. The materials and sometimes the equipment are just not available. Administrator McNeilly stated Eric Keller, Borough Engineer, had reviewed the first bid packet and revised it to include an Option B for the second bid packet. Mr. Keller also inquired throughout the industry to determine what the issue was.
Councilman Thornton stated the project has been budgeted for a specific amount of funding. If the project is going to cost a considerable amount more, it will have to be pushed out a year and reconsidered to see where we stand. The bid level cannot be raised if it is not budgeted for. Councilwoman Kuncken stated this is something they should discuss with the Engineer. Councilman Thornton stated, in the private sector, if you do not do your job right and it has to be redone, the extra cost is incurred by the business owner. Councilman Thornton is of the opinion this cost should not be incurred by the taxpayers regardless of whether or not it is a small amount. Councilman Thornton stated he does not mean this to be derogatory. In his opinion there is something missing here. If the project is to move forward, it is going to be significantly higher than what was budgeted for. Administrator McNeilly stated at this time the project is at an all stop. Initially there was an Option 3. The plan was to get the water pressure for Baker Place off of Highland Avenue. Unfortunately, we have lost the timeframe for being able to have the work completed and for it to settle in time to be paved in the spring. Councilman Thornton stated the Borough was given a proposal from Bowman Consulting to do the work for this project. Any of the change orders were not solicited by any members of the governing body. If there are change orders it is due to the feedback the Engineer has obtained from the potential bidders. Councilman Thornton is of the opinion this change order cost should not be the responsibility of the Borough.
Councilman Wronko asked if the amount listed on the original resolution which states not to exceed $24,000 has been exceeded. Administrator McNeilly stated the $24,000 amount was not only for the bidding portion but also included the design of the project.
On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken, seconded by Councilman Romano and unanimously carried by voice vote, this resolution was tabled.
CONSENT AGENDA (All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the Borough Council and were enacted by one motion of the Borough Council with no separate discussion.)
Resolution 131-20 RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR BROOKLYN ROAD AND BAKER PLACE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Borough of Stanhope received responses, publicly read aloud for the Brooklyn Road and Baker Place Water System Improvements on June 30, 2020 at 2:30PM; and
WHEREAS, the Borough received three (3) bids from The Shauger Group, Inc., John Garcia Construction Co., Inc. and Montana Construction Corp Inc., as attached; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Administrative Code at N.J.A.C. 7:26H-6.5(h) allows for rejection of bids in conformity with the New Jersey Local Publics Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 et. seq., and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Local Publics Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2(b)) allow for rejection of bids by a governing body to reject all bids for circumstances where the lowest bid substantially exceeds the appropriations for the goods or services; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Chief Financial Officer and Administrator have determined that bid submittals substantially exceed anticipated budgetary appropriations for said services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, authorizes the rejection of bid submitted by bidders in response to the Brooklyn Road and Baker Place Water System Improvements for the reasons stated in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2(b).
Resolution 132-20 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDED POLICIES AND PROCEDURE MANUAL FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the Borough of Stanhope has been awarded a Federally funded Transportation Alternative Grant (TAP); and
WHEREAS, the Borough is required to adhere to specific policies and procedures in compliance with State and Federal law and regulations; and
WHEREAS, in order to comply with these requirements, the Borough of Stanhope has created a Policy and Procedure Manual for Federally funded projects; and
WHEREAS, this policy and procedure manual will be utilized by the Design Engineer, Construction Engineer, Construction Contactor and Borough personnel ; and
WHEREAS, Representatives of New Jersey Department of Transportation Local Aid requested changes to the previously adopted policy and procedure manual to better conform to State and Federal requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED this 25th day of August 2020 that the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope hereby adopt the Policies and Procedures Manual for Federally Funded Projects.
Resolution 133-20 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has received payment for the redemption of Tax Title Lien No. 2019-014, representing 2018 property taxes and/or utility charges on Block 11501, Lot 2, C0303, known as 16303 Dell Pl, assessed to Monegro, Juan, and;
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector certifies that reimbursement is now required to be made to the following lien holder for the required redemption amounts as shown below:
To Lienholder: US Bank Cust for Actlien Holding Inc.
50 South 16th Street, Suite 2050
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
Redemption Amount: Tax Title Lien #2019-014 and
Interest to Date of Meeting $ 1,862.30
Premium Paid by Lienholder 1,500.00
Total From Current Fund: $ 1,862.30
Total From Tax Premium Account 1,500.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that the Borough Treasurer be authorized to prepare the necessary check as stated above and to forward same to the lien holder.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Chief Financial Officer/Tax Collector.
Resolution 134-20 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has received payment for the redemption of Tax Title Lien No. 2019-012, representing 2018 property taxes and/or utility charges on Block 11501, Lot 2 C0172, known as 10172 Dell Pl, assessed to Guancione, Laura A, and;
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector certifies that reimbursement is now required to be made to the following lien holder for the required redemption amounts as shown below:
To Lienholder: Pro Cap 8, LLC.
US Bank Cust for Pro Cap 8
2500 McClellan Ave, Suite 200
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Redemption Amount: Tax Title Lien #2019-012 and
Interest to Date of Meeting $ 2,095.22
Premium Paid by Lienholder 1,300.00
Total From Current Fund: $ 2,095.22
Total From Tax Premium Account 1,300.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that the Borough Treasurer be authorized to prepare the necessary check as stated above and to forward same to the lien holder.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Chief Financial Officer/Tax Collector.
Resolution 135-20 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES TO OUTSIDE LIEN HOLDER
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has received payment for the redemption of Tax Title Lien No. 2019-009, representing 2018 property taxes and/or utility charges on Block 11501, Lot 2, C0080, known as 580 Dell Pl, assessed to Schumacher, Ian A, and;
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector certifies that reimbursement is now required to be made to the following lien holder for the required redemption amounts as shown below:
To Lienholder: US Bank Cust for Actlien Holding Inc.
50 South 16th Street, Suite 2050
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
Redemption Amount: Tax Title Lien #2019-009 and
Interest to Date of Meeting $ 1,867.29
Premium Paid by Lienholder 1,300.00
Total From Current Fund: $ 1,867.29
Total From Tax Premium Account 1,300.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Stanhope, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that the Borough Treasurer be authorized to prepare the necessary check as stated above and to forward same to the lien holder.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Chief Financial Officer/Tax Collector.
On motion by Councilman Wronko, seconded by Councilman Thornton and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolutions were duly adopted. *Councilman Cipollini abstained from Resolution 131-20.
Roll Call:
Councilman Cipollini – *abstain 131-20 / yes
Councilman Romano – yes
Councilwoman Kuncken – yes
Councilman Thornton – yes
Councilman Riccardi – yes
Councilman Wronko – yes
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Resolution 136-20 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS
WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has certified that funds are available in the proper account; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has approved payment upon certification from the Borough Department Heads that the goods and/or services have been rendered to the Borough;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope that the current bills list, dated August 25, 2020 and on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief Finance Officer and approved by the Chief Finance Officer for payment, be paid.
On motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilman Cipollini and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.
Councilman Cipollini – yes
Councilman Romano – yes
Councilwoman Kuncken – yes
Councilman Thornton – yes
Councilman Riccardi – yes
Councilman Wronko – yes
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Mayor Zdichocki stated due to the absence of the Borough Attorney there will be no report.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Mayor Zdichocki opened the meeting to the public after advising attendees that there is a five (5) minute time limit for each speaker.
Seeing no one from the public wishing to speak, Mayor Zdichocki closed the public portion of the meeting.
Councilman Riccardi noted in March the State changed some of the stormwater management rules. The new rules require some ordinance changes and he asked that the Borough’s ordinance be reviewed to see if revisions are necessary in order to comply with the new regulations. Councilman Riccardi informed the governing body that ANJEC will be holding a webinar on the changes on September 9th. Councilman Riccardi will forward the webinar information to the Mayor and Council.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken, seconded by Councilman Wronko, and unanimously carried by voice vote the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
Approved:
Linda Chirip
Deputy Clerk for
Ellen Horak, RMC
Borough Clerk