New Business
Grant Application Approved for Submission to the Bergen County Trust Fund
The council approved filing a grant application for $112,750 with the Bergen County Trust Fund for the purchase and construction of new grandstand bleachers on the south side of the multi-purpose field. The application also requested funds for an additional multi-sport scoreboard.
2024 Affordable Housing Committee Appointments
The following individuals were appointed to the 2024 Affordable Housing Committee:
Mayor Arman Fardanesh
Planning Board Chairman Joe Donato
Vice Chairman Robert Richardi
Planning Board Member Robert Jacobs
Planning Board Member Daria Fox
Council Member Joanne Florio
Council Member Donna Friedlander
Council Member Richard Lyons
Joseph Burgis, PP, AICP, Borough Planner
Edward Buzak, Esq, Special Counsel
Introduction of New Ordinance to Exceed Municipal Budget Cost of Living Allowance
Once again, the council has approved a 3.5% increase in the municipal budget cost of living allowance (COLA ) and has approved the establishment of a cap bank.
USR Citizen Receives Meritorious Service Award
Dr. Robert Andtbacka was recognized for his meritorious service when he rescued and helped to extricate a victim from an accident in town caused by a tree that had fallen on her car. He not only cared for the accident victim while awaiting extrication assistance from local first responder units but also selflessly stayed with her during her removal from the accident site. Dr. Andtbacka was honored and congratulated for being an exemplary “first responder” and a meritorious “neighbor.”
Public Comments
Resident Karen Sonnenberg inquired about an update on Rockland Sewer District #1. Mayor Fardanesh stated that legal counsel has been engaged but he was not at liberty to discuss the matter because the borough is still pursuing holding Rockland County responsible for water management infractions.
Wayne Duglin asked if there had been notification sent out prior to a recent funeral at the Hillside Ave cemetery. He stated that the area roads had been “backed up for quite some time.”
Bill Paid
Bills in the amount of $3,562,200.61 were reported to have been paid of which 92% were for the schools.
Declarations
Emergency Services Week was declared for May 19-25, 2024.
Mental Health Month, “Movement: Moving More for Mental Health” was declared for the month of May.”