MAYOR AND COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AND AGENDA MEETING
September 8, 2020
7:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER
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 – absent
Mayor Zdichocki – present
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mayor Zdichocki invited Eric Keller, Borough Engineer, to come forward to present his report.
Sparta Road TAP Grant – Mr. Keller reported Local Aid has signed off on the Sparta Road TAP Grant plans and specifications. They were sent to Capital Programming in Trenton on August 21st and, hopefully, they are on the way to Federal Highway Administration for funding authorization. Mr. Keller reported the original grant was for $825,000. After discussions with Local Aid, he submitted the final plans and estimate for the project, which was almost $957,000. At their request, we provided DOT with a letter requesting the additional funds. Mr. Keller reported he has received informal confirmation that the DOT will be increasing the TAP grant award to $957,000, which together with the $200,000 Local Aid Grant the Borough has for milling, resurfacing and striping Sparta Road, amounts to just under $2 Million Dollars in total for this project. Mr. Keller noted that once Federal Highway Administration authorizes funding, it will come back to Local Aid, who will then process the paperwork and authorize us to go out to bid. The intention is to start the project in the spring of next year. The bid process is more intent than the average bid process. You must advertise in two newspapers, once a week for three weeks. The bid opening is a minimum of two weeks after the third announcement. Mr. Keller noted he will look for a longer bid period. He hopes to have bids due early January 2021.
Dell Road – Mr. Keller noted Council adopted a resolution authorizing Cifelli & Sons to install the ADA ramps on Dell Road. The contractor said they would start mid-September. Mr. Keller stated he is trying to get a firm start date and will follow up with the Administrator once the schedule is confirmed. Mr. Keller said he reached out to Tilcon to get the milling and paving done. Mr. Keller stated he is also requesting quotes for the speed humps to be put back on Dell Road and to reinstall the speed humps on Young Drive, which will require QPA approval.
Bid for Brooklyn Road/Baker Place Water Service Improvements – Mr. Keller stated bids were received for the Brooklyn Road/Baker Place Water Service Improvements on August 20th. Three bids were received. Mr. Keller stated they did not get the bid prices they were looking for. Mr. Keller noted there is a resolution on the agenda for rejection of all bids. Mr. Keller stated the County does not permit road openings from November 15th to April 15th. They will need to revisit this project next year. Mr. Keller said he contacted the bidders who said they were interested, but did not bid and was told they were short staffed, too busy and/or did not have time. He spoke to a number of contractors and they all agreed that this has not been a normal year and the construction industry is facing many more difficult issues than they have ever faced before. The supply chain has been affected and rental equipment is hard to find, plus some of their projects were shut down.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
JIF Renewal – Administrator McNeilly stated it is time to renew the Borough’s three-year agreement with JIF. Administrator McNeilly stated the resolution can be prepared for the September 22nd meeting, if the governing body is in favor. The governing body had no objections.
Waterloo Road Bridge – Administrator McNeilly stated the project is progressing. The concrete deck has been poured. The contractor is working on the approaches. The project still looks to be on schedule. The date for the installation of the trusses has not been received as yet.
Tax Sale – Administrator McNeilly stated the tax sale for the uncollected 2019 taxes, along with water and sewer charges will be held at the DPW garage this year to allow for proper social distancing. The CFO has provided a memo which shows the list is smaller than usual. Administrator McNeilly stated at the 2018 tax sale no one showed up. The 2019 tax sale did have participants attend. The sale date is set for Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 10:00am. The CFO has polled the usual attendees and they indicate they will be attending. Advanced registration will be required and is noted in the advertisement. The payoffs will be handled utilizing the front office area.
Police Department Vehicles – Administrator McNeilly stated two new patrol SUV’s have arrived and are being outfitted. There was an 18 month delay due to the Borough’s budget ending, the model year changed and then the vendor went into an extended shut down.
DPW Brush Pickup – Administrator McNeilly stated the brush pickup has been completed for all routes. The DPW is back to work on crack sealing the roads. There was an added brush pickup done after the recent tropical storm which made the quantity of this brush pick up lighter. Brush is required to be placed curbside by 7:00am on the first day.
Stormwater Training – Administrator McNeilly stated it is time once again for the annual stormwater training presentation. A request has been made to the Musconetcong Watershed Association to have Kyle Richter attend the October 27th meeting. Administrator McNeilly has not received a response to date.
Gas Station – Administrator McNeilly stated he visited the construction site of the new gas station today. The tanks have been installed and the footings are in place for the canopies. The foundation work for the convenience center has begun. Administrator McNeilly is unsure of the actual timeline for completion of the project. Administrator McNeilly stated he advised the owner that there have been some complaints about the sight triangle. The water line and the sewer will have to be installed under Route 206.
Budget Timeline – 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
Waterloo Road Bridge – Councilwoman Kuncken stated originally the bridge project was estimated to be completed by December and then it changed to September. Administrator McNeilly stated they are working on the concrete approaches now and when that is complete the historic trusses will most likely be installed. Councilman Cipollini asked Administrator McNeilly for the timeline with regard to the bridge. Administrator McNeilly stated the Borough has no control over the project and Morris County Bridge has not provided that information.
Police Vehicles – Councilwoman Kuncken asked Administrator McNeilly if the police department vehicles are here. Administrator McNeilly confirmed the vehicles are here. The doors have to be painted. The lights have been installed. Councilwoman Kuncken asked if the other vehicles will be sold at the same time as the fire truck. Administrator McNeilly confirmed this.
Intersection of Route 183 and Linden Avenue – Councilman Thornton stated at the corner of Route 183 and Linden Avenue, at the traffic light on the Main Street side, the “No Turn on Red” sign is on the left side of the street. There is no sign on the driver’s side of the street. There needs to be a sign on the right-hand side of the street. Administrator McNeilly stated he is of the opinion this would be a State issue. Councilman Thornton stated the traffic light does not have a “No Turn on Red” sign either. Eric Keller, Borough Engineer, stated anything related to the traffic signal, including the signage, is the jurisdiction of the State. It is part of the Improved Traffic Signal Plan. Councilman Thornton stated there used to be a sign on the right-hand side but for whatever reason it no longer exists. Administrator McNeilly asked Mr. Keller to reach out to his contact at the State to address the issue. Mr. Keller stated he will contact the State. Councilman Thornton asked Mr. Keller to remind the State about the incident that occurred at that location.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Zdichocki stated the governing body has received two requests for the installation of speed humps.
John Campanile (Request for Speed Hump on Spring Lane) – Mayor Zdichocki stated, sometime in the past, another resident had requested a speed hump installation for Spring Lane. Councilman Romano stated he walks through the area often. Discussion took place regarding Spring Lane and the fact that it is not a cut through street and it is not being accessed to avoid the speed humps on Musconetcong Avenue. Doing so would not save any travel time. Most of the traffic on the road is from the residents who live there. Eric Keller, Borough Engineer, stated Spring Lane is a short stretch of road. The two main reasons for installing speed humps are to reduce cut through traffic, which does not exist here, and the other is speeding. There is a sharp curve at the northeast end and an intersection at the other end. There are also sanitary manholes, storm inlets and several driveways. Each speed hump costs a little more than $4,000. The cost to install just one speed hump would increase the cost.
Ellen Johnson (Request for Speed Hump near 135 Main Street) – Mayor Zdichocki stated Ms. Johnson’s letter states cars and motorcycles are racing past her house and she would like a speed hump installed. Eric Keller, Borough Engineer, stated the volume of traffic on Main Street would exceed the threshold for the installation of a speed hump. The Fire Department and the First Aid Squad are located on Main Street and they have to be taken into consideration as well. There would have to be a very compelling reason to install speed control when both of the Borough’s emergency services are located on the same street.
Councilman Thornton asked how are the residents going to be notified of the decision. Administrator McNeilly stated both requests were received via email. Administrator McNeilly will respond back to them through email stating their requests have been reviewed by the governing body and the Borough Engineer and installing speed humps at these locations is not feasible. Administrator McNeilly will also state in the emails that the Police Department is monitoring speeding with the radar equipment throughout the Borough and the speed limit monitoring sign is operating to remind drivers to travel at slower speeds. Councilwoman Kuncken stated the speed humps would also be an issue for the school buses.
Public Safety – Councilwoman Kuncken stated the Fire Department is asking for permission to take the new pumper truck to Liberty State Park on Friday, September 11th for a photo opportunity. Last year, a similar request was made to bring the ladder truck to the event. The Fire Department has indicated they will follow the same restrictions which were put in place last year by the governing body. Councilwoman Kuncken stated, as she recalls, some of the restrictions were as follows: the truck can only be driven by a certified driver, only members of the Stanhope Hose Company can be on the fire truck, and the truck must be supervised at all times. The governing body granted approval for the Fire Department to take the new pumper truck to Liberty State Park on September 11th with the stipulation that restrictions from last year be followed. Councilwoman Kuncken asked if she should notify the Fire Department of the decision. Mayor Zdichocki stated she had forwarded the request to Administrator McNeilly and the Mayor asked if Administrator McNeilly had received the request directly from the Fire Department as well. Administrator McNeilly thanked Mayor Zdichocki for forwarding the email to him and stated the Fire Department did send the email to him along with the Mayor, Councilwoman Kuncken and Councilman Thornton. Administrator McNeilly will contact the Fire Department with the governing body’s decision.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE
Mayor Zdichocki offered the following ordinance for introduction and first reading which was read by title. {Public Hearing on September 22, 2020}
Ordinance for Introduction and First Reading
Ordinance 2020-08 AN ORDINANCE ADDING NEW SECTION 82-2.V OF CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE ENTITLED “MARRIAGE AND CIVIL UNION CEREMONIES”
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope desire to amend the Borough Code to allow for the charging of marriage and civil union ceremonies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope, Sussex County, New Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 82 is hereby amended by the addition of a new section 82-2.V entitled “Marriage and Civil Union Ceremonies” as follows:
V. Marriage and civil union ceremonies
(1) Borough residents’ ceremony performed in Borough: N/A
(2) Out-of-Borough residents’ ceremony performed in Borough: $75.00
(3) Ceremony performed Out-of-Borough, only a maximum of ten (10) miles outside the Borough: $100.00
Persons seeking to be married or joined in civil union by the Mayor of the Borough of Stanhope shall remit the applicable fees set forth above at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled ceremony. The Mayor, at his/her discretion, may waive the applicable fees. The fees shall be paid by check to the Borough of Stanhope.
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application of this Ordinance to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. REPEALER
All ordinances or parts of ordinances or resolutions that are inconsistent or in opposition to the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed in their entirety.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and publication in accordance with law.
On motion by Councilman Thornton, seconded by Councilman Riccardi and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing ordinance was introduced.
Roll Call:
Councilman Cipollini – yes
Councilman Romano – yes
Councilwoman Kuncken – yes
Councilman Thornton – yes
Councilman Riccardi – yes
Councilman Wronko – absent
On motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilman Thornton, and unanimously carried by voice vote, the Mayor and Council instructed the Clerk to post the ordinance and authorized publication of same.
RESOLUTIONS
Mayor Zdichocki offered the following resolutions which were read by title.
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 $27,650.00.
On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken and seconded by Councilman Romano, Resolution 130-20 was opened for discussion.
Councilman Thornton stated he has the utmost respect for Eric Keller, Borough Engineer, and the work that Mr. Keller and his firm have done for the Borough. However, Councilman Thornton stated he is taken aback by the change order and the language in the resolution which reads, “… where the lowest bid substantially exceeded the appropriations for the goods or services, additional work is needed… incurring additional unanticipated costs.” The Borough went out to bid based on the recommendation by Mr. Keller’s firm and the bids were not even close. The governing body chose to go out to bid again, based on Mr. Keller’s conversations with other contractors with the possibility for an acceptable bid. Councilman Thornton stated his concern is that many people have lost their jobs during this pandemic and the governing body has to watch every extra dollar which is spent and as a result he cannot support this based on what the circumstances were for the projections of this job.
Councilman Cipollini stated he is not comfortable with each iteration of the bid process. At what point do we just say what is it that you are asking for which is different. There should be a ceiling limit on what it will cost. Small changes here and there are understandable.
Eric Keller, Borough Engineer, stated these are good points and he understands. Mr. Keller stated he recognizes this and has been the Borough Engineer for fifteen years. If the bid date had just been changed and put out to bid, there would not have been a charge. There are many telephone calls exchanged between Mr. Keller and Administrator McNeilly. Mr. Keller stated there are many things he does not charge for. If the Administrator wants to bounce an idea off him, Mr. Keller is not going to charge the Borough for a five-minute phone call because this is one of the reasons he was hired. For this project an alternate bid was spec’d out. The firm considered reformatting the bid, which they chose not to do after all the base work had been done to do it. If the governing body chooses to re-bid this project next year and the bid date just needs to be changed, there will be no charge to do so. The change order was submitted because there was work that needed to be done to try and reformat the bid and do some research. If this project is discussed in the future to better set this up with the DPW Superintendent and the Administrator, no charges will be incurred because this is one of the services Mr. Keller provides. Obviously, we have been faced with an unusual situation this year.
Mayor Zdichocki asked Mr. Keller if there is any way this could be looked at in a different way as far as bidding. Mr. Keller stated one of the things which was considered was, instead of bidding the service connection, because that seemed to be the really big number that was out of whack, was to do it on a per foot basis, because some were short and others were long. The mains run on the lake side of Brooklyn Road. After we went through and verified, and took an average of the two, it came out to be the same. So, there was no benefit in doing it that way. In the discussions that were held, it was determined to be more of a labor cost than a material cost. Mayor Zdichocki stated she is of the opinion that Councilman Thornton’s point is that the Borough went out to bid and charges were incurred and then we went out to bid again and more charges were made. Out of good faith we would hope that there would not have been additional charges the second time. Councilman Thornton stated he whole hearted supports Mr. Keller’s recommendation to reject these bids and rebid again next year. But as Mr. Keller has said, these are unusual times and no one knows what is going to happen. Councilman Thornton stated he is of the opinion that everyone on the governing body appreciates all the work Mr. Keller has put into the project to get it to where we need it to be. Given the uncertain economic situations which the Borough is dealing with, an estimate was made for the cost of the project, and Councilman Thornton stated he can appreciate that the cost went slightly over but he has a problem supporting anything additional over and above. Mr. Keller stated he can appreciate that and he hopes the council can appreciate his perspective that this was for additional work. Councilman Thornton stated he does appreciate that but in other times an additional bill would not have been submitted. But taking into account again many people within the Borough have lost their jobs, it is hard to spend any amount. Times are very tough for everyone. Councilman Thornton stated that is the reason he cannot support this. Mr. Keller stated he understands and appreciates this.
Councilwoman Kuncken asked Mr. Keller if he sees this as a trend which will affect future projects. Will this be a sign of the times for a while? Mr. Keller responded he is unsure. The approach and standards which have been followed for years have been thrown out the window. The pricing received on the ADA Ramps was comparable to what was received last year. The pricing was slightly higher and it was for six ramps as opposed to the ten which were done last year. It is hard to predict where things are going. With this project there were concerns with timing and material costs as a result of the feedback received. The copper piping prices were high and maybe that was a short-term thing like the lumber prices are today. There is no rhyme or reason to availability of materials and the pricing of materials. It changes very rapidly. Mr. Keller stated he does not believe this is the first time his firm has asked for a change order on a project and he does not ask for them lightly. Change orders are asked for based on the circumstances for a particular project and what is involved. Mr. Keller stated he has worked here for a long time and he recalled that in past interviews he has often said, the governing body will not always like what he has to say but he will always provide his professional recommendation and the governing body will then have to make their decision. Mr. Keller stated he is willing to make an accommodation on this, if that makes it better. Mr. Keller stated he did incur additional costs and additional work was done but, he is willing to make an adjustment. At this time, there is no point in increasing the construction administration. Mr. Keller stated he is working within the established budget. Mr. Keller had hoped that better pricing would have been obtained. People are not even bidding on the projects. This is similar to what happened years ago when three people would bid and the pricing would be all over the place. Councilman Thornton stated he is of the opinion that the governing body is aware of this and Mr. Keller’s work and accommodations are appreciated. This project will be carried over to 2021 and this cost will be factored in as part of what those costs are going to be. When the original costs were submitted, the situation was not what is being dealt with now. Next year a decision will have to be made as to whether or not the costs can be put on our residents. As Administrator McNeilly stated earlier, the work needs to be done to get the water pressure to this area. Councilman Thornton stated that costs always seem to be going up but people’s salaries do not seem to be. Mayor Zdichocki thanked Mr. Keller for attending this evening’s meeting.
On motion by Councilwoman Kuncken, seconded by Councilman Romano and carried by a majority roll call vote, the foregoing resolution was duly adopted.
Roll Call:
Councilman Cipollini – yes
Councilman Romano – yes
Councilwoman Kuncken – yes
Councilman Thornton – no
Councilman Riccardi – no
Councilman Wronko – absent
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 137-20 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 August 20, 2020 at 2:30PM; and
WHEREAS, the Borough received three (3) bids from Matina & Sons, Inc., Roman E&G and The Shauger Group, Inc.; 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)) allows for rejection of bids by a governing body where the lowest bid substantially exceeds the appropriations for the goods or services; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer 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.
Resolution 138-20 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILOF THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE APPOINTING CLEAN COMMUNITIES CO-COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, the Clean Communities Act of 1986 created the New Jersey Clean Communities statewide litter-abatement program, and annually distributes a percentage of its annual user fees to municipalities to fund programs for litter pickup, removal and education; and
WHEREAS, the Clean Communities Council which oversees the program requires that a Clean Communities Coordinator be designated; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to appoint a Clean Communities Co-Coordinator to assist the Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Nicole Member has been assisting the Clean Communities Coordinator for the past few years and the Mayor and Council wish to appoint her as the Clean Communities Co-Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, the duties of the Co-Coordinator shall include assisting the Clean Communities Coordinator with all aspects of the program including, but not limited to the required statistical reporting of expenditures and the annual report to be submitted to the Clean Communities Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Stanhope that Nicole Member be appointed as Clean Communities Co-Coordinator, and that she will work with the Clean Communities Coordinator and the Environmental Commission to ensure that the Borough’s Clean Communities Program complies with all requirements of the grant program.
On motion by Councilman Romano, seconded by Councilwoman Kuncken and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, the foregoing resolutions were duly adopted.
Roll Call:
Councilman Cipollini – yes
Councilman Romano – yes
Councilwoman Kuncken – yes
Councilman Thornton – yes
Councilman Riccardi – yes
Councilman Wronko – absent
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Resolution 139-20 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 September 8, 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 Councilwoman Kuncken 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 – absent
AGENDA ITEMS
All items listed on the Agenda for September 22, 2020 were approved. A typographical error was corrected. There are no Closed Session minutes for approval from August 25, 2020.
CITIZEN’S 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.
Carmen Pico, 25 New Street, stated there is a sign on New Street going toward Main Street which says “No Parking Between Here and Corner”. The sign is so worn out that it is no longer legible. Administrator McNeilly stated the signs are currently on order. Mr. Pico stated he has lived in town for the past ten years and is here most of the time. When he visits Borough Hall all the people in the office are very friendly and when he goes there it feels like the staff are glad to see him. Mr. Pico also stated the road department, especially in the winter time, does an excellent job. Mr. Pico stated that the Council probably knows this but he felt they should hear it from the public because we are the ones that actually see a lot of what goes on. Mr. Pico wanted the Council to know that the employees are doing an excellent job. Mayor Zdichocki stated his comments are appreciated and she thanked him.
Nancy Hoyt, 33 Lawrence Avenue, stated the brush coming into Lloyd Avenue is overgrown and sticking out three feet into the road on the left side. Mrs. Hoyt asked if the Borough could cut the brush back. Administrator McNeilly stated the property is privately owned. Mrs. Hoyt asked if the Borough can make them cut it back out of the road. Administrator McNeilly stated he will look into it. Mrs. Hoyt stated the house on the corner has cut the grass and the grass is all over the sidewalk.
Seeing no one further from the public wishing to speak, Mayor Zdichocki closed the public portion of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilman Thornton, seconded by Councilman Riccardi, and unanimously carried by voice vote the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
Approved: Linda Chirip
Deputy Clerk for
Ellen Horak, RMC
Borough Clerk