BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK

EXECUTIVE MEETING – Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

There will be an Executive Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building.

Agenda (maybe subject to change)

1. Mayor

Receive – Nanci -Boroughwide Garage sale Crab Framework Public Comments

2. Council Committee and Liaison Report Arati - Budget

3. Council Information

4. Old Business Pending Items Spreadsheet 5. Public Comment Portion 6. Resolution for Closed Session – (Immediately Following Conclusion of Work Session Meeting) Litigation

PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

There will be a Public Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.

Agenda: (May be subject to change)

1. CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL 2. FLAG SALUTE/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Presentation to Adam Pyatak Volunteer Behind the Scenes – G. Ehrlich Women in History Receive Borough Planner Ed Sneikus

3. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Borough Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council member(s) so request it, in which case the

item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. The one motion signifies adoption of all resolutions, received and filed letters, correspondence, reports and approval of applications and minutes.

Resolutions: 1. Resolution for Payment of Bills 2. Resolution for Tax Lien Redemption 3. Resolution for Tax Overpayment Refund Motion to accept consent agenda by Council Member Seconded by Council Member Roll Call: O’Hagan, Martin, Morieko, Leonard, Kreibich, Barchetto 5. ORDINANCES       Ord. # 1799 – First Reading - AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION TO THE BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK ENTITLED “SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION”

6. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Before speaking at the meeting, each person must state their name and address. 3-minute limit) 7. ADJOURNMENT  

BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Resolution No. Offered by Council Member Seconded by Council Member WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock has certain pending litigation/personnel matters to discuss; and WHEREAS, the same constitutes matters which are specifically excepted from the requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act of the State of New Jersey. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all matters shall be discussed in private session from which the public will be specifically excluded on March 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the subject matter to be discussed at said private session of the Borough Council may be disclosed to the public at such future time as determination has been reached on said matter. ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan – Council Member Martin - Council Member Morieko - Council Member Leonard -

Council Member Kreibich - Council Member Barchetto - I, the Borough Clerk of the Borough of Glen Rock, hereby certify that this is a true copy of a resolution passed by the Council of the Borough of Glen Rock at a meeting held this 13th day of March, 2019. ___________________________________ Jacqueline Scalia, Borough Clerk

BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Resolution No. Offered by Council Member Seconded by Council Member RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES TO OUTSIDE LIENHOLDER WHEREAS, at the Municipal Tax Sale held on December 5, 2017, a lien was sold on Block 23 Lot 16, also known as 287 Ackerman Ave. in Glen Rock, NJ for delinquent 2016 taxes in the amount of $2,342.89; and, WHEREAS, this lien, known as Certificate #2017-001 was sold to John Finan Builders for a 0% redemption fee and a $16,000.00 Premium; and, WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax Services, the mortgage lien holder for the property, has affected redemption of Certificate # 2017-001 on behalf of homeowners, Bruce Steven Haase and Alfred Haase, in the amount of $19,891.50. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CFO is authorized to issue a check in the amount of $19,891.50 payable to John Finan, 55 MacArthur Ave., Closter, NJ 07624 for the redemption of Certificate #2017-001. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CFO is authorized to issue a check in the amount of $16,000.00 (Premium) to the afore mentioned lien holder. ROLL CALL:

Council Member O’Hagan – Council Member Martin - Council Member Morieko - Council Member Leonard -

Council Member Kreibich - Council Member Barchetto - I, the Borough Clerk of the Borough of Glen Rock, hereby certify that this is a true copy of a resolution passed by the Council of the Borough of Glen Rock at a meeting held this 13th day of March, 2019. ___________________________________ Jacqueline Scalia, Borough Clerk

BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Resolution No. Offered by Council Member Seconded by Council Member

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUND WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has determined that in the 1st Quarter 2019 there was an overpayment of taxes on 5 Franklin Pl. (Block 250 Lot 9) in the amount of $3,796.00 as the result of duplicate payments received from both the homeowner and their former mortgage bank, Ditech, WHEREAS, CoreLogic Tax Services has requested a refund of the duplicate payment on behalf of Ditech, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Glen Rock CFO is authorized to issue a check in the amount of $3,796.00 payable to CoreLogic Tax Services.

ORDINANCE NO.

BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK

BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION TO THE BOROUGH CODE OF THE

BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK ENTITLED “SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION”

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock recognize the need to

add a new chapter to the Borough Ordinance to include a new section entitled “SINGLE-USE

PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION”

WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to reduce the use of single-use, disposable carry-

out bags by Retail Establishments in the Borough of Glen Rock, curb litter on the streets, protect

our marine environment and waterways, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and solid waste, and

to promote the use of Reusable Bags by Retail Establishments located in the borough.

Now, therefore, be it ordained as follows:

ARTICLE I.

A. DEFINITIONS

Food Service Establishment: Any establishment which serves made-to-order food or

beverages for dine-in, takeout, or delivery.

Goods and Products: Things and items that are prepared and made to be sold, including, but

not limited to, clothing, groceries, prepared food, foodstuffs, meat, dairy, beverages,

merchandise, books, jewelry, alcohol, tobacco products, toys, and any and all other things

and items sold at retail by businesses and stores.

Produce Bag or Product Bag: Any bag without handles that is used exclusively to segregate

produce, meats, other food items, and merchandise to carry them inside the store to the point

of sale or to prevent such items from coming into direct contact with other purchased items,

where such contact could damage or contaminate other food or merchandise when placed

together in a reusable or recycled bag.

Recyclable Paper Carry-Out Bag: A recyclable paper carry-out bag is a paper bag that is one

hundred percent (100%) recyclable overall, contains a minimum of forty percent (40%) post-

consumer recycled material, displays the words "recyclable" and “made from at least 40%

postconsumer recycled content” in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag, and is

compostable.

Retail: The sale of goods and products for use and/or consumption.

Retail Establishment: For the purpose of this section, any retail establishment that engages in

the retail sale of goods and products. The definition includes, but is not limited to,

pharmacies, supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, clothing stores, dry cleaners,

food marts, and food service establishments.

Reusable Bag: A bag that is designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a

period of time, is machine washable or made from a material that can be cleaned and

disinfected regularly, has a minimum lifetime of 125 uses, is capable of carrying a minimum

of 22 pounds, and does not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts

(as defined by applicable state and federal standards and regulations). If the bag is made

from plastic, it is also at least 2.25 mil thick, has handles, contains a minimum of 20% post-

consumer recycled content, and clearly indicates on the outside that it is “reusable” or

“reusable and recyclable.” A retail establishment may rely on a manufacturer’s, vendor’s, or

distributor’s representations regarding bag characteristics.

Single-Use Plastic Carry-Out Bag: The term “single use plastic carry-out bag” means any

bag made predominantly of plastic derived from either petroleum or a biologically-based

source, such as corn or other plant sources, that is provided by an operator of a retail

establishment to a customer at the point of sale. The term also includes bags that are

compostable or biodegradable, but does not include reusable bags, produce bags or product

bags (as defined above). This definition specifically exempts the following from the category

of “Single Use Plastic Carry-out Bag”:

(a) bags provided by operators and used by consumers inside retail establishments to:

(1) package bulk items, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candies, or small

hardware items;

(2) contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, or fish, whether packaged or not;

(3) contain or wrap flowers, potted plants, or other items where dampness may be an

issue;

(4) contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods, or

(5) contain prescription drugs.

(b) newspaper bags, door-hanger bags, laundry and/or dry-cleaning bags, or bags sold in

packages containing multiple bags intended for use as food storage bags, garbage bags,

yard waste bags, or pet waste bags.

B. REGULATION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS

No retail establishment shall provide to any customer a single use plastic carry-out bag

provided for the purpose of transporting products or goods out of the business or store at the

check stand, cash register, point of sale, or other point of departure, except as otherwise

provided in this Chapter.

These prohibitions apply to single use plastic carry-out bags used for take-out and/or

deliveries from retail establishments within the Borough of Glen Rock. The point of sale in

such transactions is deemed to be at the retail establishment, regardless of where payment for

the transaction physically occurs.

C. ALLOWING REUSABLE AND RECYCLABLE PAPER CARRY-OUT

BAGS/FEES

All retail establishments may make available to customers, for a fee, reusable bags and

recyclable paper carry-out bags for the purpose of carrying goods or other materials away

from the point of sale, subject to the provisions of this chapter. The fee charged shall be

reflected in the sales receipt.

Nothing in this chapter prohibits customers from using bags of any type that they choose to

bring to retail establishments themselves, in lieu of using bags available for a fee from the

retail establishment, or from carrying away purchased goods that are not placed in a bag.

D. FEES FOR PROVIDING REUSABLE BAGS AND RECYCLABLE PAPER

CARRY-OUT BAGS

All retail establishments may make reusable bags and/or recyclable paper carry‐out bags available to customers upon request for a fee of at least $0.10 per bag if customers choose not

to bring their own reusable bags. Any fee shall be separately stated on the receipt provided

to the customer at the time of sale and shall be identified as the “Checkout Bag Charge” or

use similar identifying language. Small recyclable paper bags without handles and

measuring 7 inches by 14 inches or less are exempt from any fee.

All monies collected by retail establishments under this chapter shall be retained by the

store.

E. USE OF REUSABLE BAGS ENCOURAGED

A retail establishment may choose, in its discretion, to provide a credit to customers that

choose to bring their own bags.

Each retail establishment is strongly encouraged to educate its staff to promote the use of

reusable bags, and to post signs encouraging customers to bring their own reusable bags.

If a retail establishment makes available reusable plastic bags made of plastic film, the retail

establishment is strongly encouraged to educate customers about plastic film recycling.

Each retail establishment that provides takeout or delivery services is encouraged to provide

customers with a choice to avoid use of reusable bags made of plastic.

F. EXEMPT CUSTOMERS

All retail establishments must provide at the point of sale, free of charge, compliant bags, at

the retail establishment operator’s option, to any customer who participates in or is the

beneficiary of any United States government federal welfare program, or any local or Bergen

County welfare assistance program, or any New Jersey State welfare program, including but

not limited to the New Jersey Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) or the

New Jersey State Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI).

G. TEMPORARY EXEMPT ESTABLISHMENTS

The Mayor and Council, or their designee may approve a written request for a temporary

exemption from the requirements of this Ordinance by any operator of a retail establishment,

with or without conditions, due to demonstrated hardship in implementing this ordinance in

the time set forth.

1. Exemption decisions are effective upon Council approval and are final, and they are not

appealable except otherwise provided for by law.

2. The Borough of Glen Rock establishes a fee for exemption requests of $25

3. Temporary exemptions may be granted for a period of 3-6 months.

H. ENFORCEMENT

Each retail establishment violating any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction

thereof, be liable for a penalty as provided by law.

1. The Zoning Code Official or his/her designee has the responsibility for enforcement of

this chapter and may promulgate reasonable rules and regulations in order to enforce the

provisions thereof, including, but not limited to, investigating violations and issuing

fines.

2. Any retail establishment that violates or fails to comply with any of the requirements of

this chapter after an initial written warning notice has been issued for that violation shall

be liable for an infraction.

3. If a retail establishment has subsequent violations of this chapter after the issuance of an

initial written warning notice of a violation, the following penalties will be imposed and

shall be payable by the operator of the retail establishment:

a. A fine not exceeding $50 for the first violation after the written warning notice is

given;

b. A fine not exceeding $100 for the second violation after the written warning

notice is given; or

c. A fine not exceeding $200 for the third and any subsequent violations after the

written warning notice is given.

4. Any appeal of a written warning notice or fine shall be conducted pursuant to standard

municipal regulations and procedures concerning appeals already adopted by the

Borough of Glen Rock.

I. NO CONFLICT WITH FEDERAL OR STATE LAW

Nothing in this ordinance is intended to create any requirement, power or duty that is in

conflict with any federal or state law.

J. REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS

All ordinances or parts thereof in conflict or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby

repealed to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency.

K. SEVERABILITY

The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable and if any section, subsection,

sentence, clause or phrase thereof for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by

a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining

sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance, but shall remaining in

effect; it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the

invalidity of any part.

L. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Ordinance shall take effect six months after passage and publication as provided by law.

ARTICLE II.

All other parts, portions and provisions of Borough Code of the Borough of Glen Rock,

be and the same, are hereby ratified and confirmed, except where inconsistent with the terms

thereof. In the event of any such inconsistency, the terms of this Ordinance shall be deemed to

govern.

ARTICLE III.

The terms of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable; should any part, portion

or provision hereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional, said finding shall not affect any other

part, portion or provision thereof.

ARTICLE IV.

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication

according to law.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

BOROUGH OF GLEN ROCK

_________________________ ______________________________

Jackie Scalia, Borough Clerk Mayor Bruce Packer

Adopted:

Pending Council Actions 03122019

Glen Rock Council Issues and Projects

Originator Facilitator Topic Start Date

Projected

Complete Status

Status

Updated

Arati Kreibich Finance Committee Budget Best Practices 2/28/2018 Ongoinng 3/12/2019

Mayor Van Keuren

Mayor & Council

Tom Toronto United Way Bradford 8/28/17 Work has begun. Site cleared. 3/12/2019

Mayor Packer Parks&Rec/Council Lower Faber Plan 2/8/2018

Appriate funds for preliminary work;

Engineer met with RAB, GREC and

FOGRA; Timeline to be provided by

Engineer as soon as prelim work is 3/12/2019

Mayor/Council Finance Committee 2019 Budget 11/27/2018 Meetings have been on schedule 3/12/2019

Mayor/Council Jackie Scalia Update minutes on Borough Web Pagre 1/1/2019 Continue to move ahead with minutes 3/12/2019

Friends of the GR LibraryKristine Morieko Book Sale 1/20/2019 Donations are now complete. 3/12/2019

Amy Martin Arts Guild Arts Guild 12-Feb Meetings scheduled 3/12/2019

Kristine Morieko Kristine Morieko Womens History Month Proclamation 2/22/2019 Ready for 3/13 Meeting 3/12/2019

Kristine Morieko GRFD/GREC Status of Lights for FD Building Jan-18

Tom Jennings has been reaching out to

Ben Meyer 3/12/2019

Kristine Morieko Mayor Packer Mayor for a Day 19-Mar Propsed auction item to be discussed 3/12/2019GREC Mayor & Council Farmers Market 6/12/17 Survery sent out to public for input 2/27/2019

PSD/Mayor PDS/Chief/Engineer Byrd School Traffic Study 6/16/17 Put on hold till 2019. Need to discuss 2/25/2019

Glen Courts Trustees Mary Barchetto Katchem Report 2017 Mary taking lead 2/25/2019

Chief Ackermann/PSD Mayor/Chief County Road Speed Limits 7/24/2018

Met with County; GRPD to do speed

studies and make recommendation to

PSC and then Council 2/25/2019Kristine Morieko Lenora/Finance Construction Bond act 4/23/2018 Settembrino to revise their proposal 2/25/2019

Dog Park Committee Eileen Hillock/ Mike Dog Park Jan-16

Need Proof of Funds; Need Signed

Agreement. Mike needs to speak to

BLDG Dept. 2/25/2019

Historical Society Lenora Main Line Door 8/22/2018 On Order 5/1; Engineer did site visit. 2/25/2019

Pending Council Actions 03122019

Mary Barchetto Events committee 125th celebration 11/12/2018 Date set for 9/14 2/25/2019

Chamber of Commerce Chamber of CommerceJune 30, Street Fair 1/22/2019 Prior was 5/5 - new date is 6/30 2/25/2019

Kristine Morieko Mayor and Council 2018 Financial Disclosure Forms 2/25/2019 Please submit 2/25/2019

Mary Barchetto Mary Barchetto 5th grade pedestrian safety 25-Feb Date TBD 2/25/2019

Mary Barchetto Mary Barchetto NJLOM Government Week 25-Feb week of 4/7 - 4/13 2/25/2019

Amy Martin Amy Martin Senior Newsletter 2/12/2019 K.McCann, D.Lautermilch, T. Gilbreath 2/22/2019

Mayor Packer Mayor/Planner Alcove Jan-16

Est. Summer 2019; waiting on potential

sponsor; bringing engineer into

discussion for new and final RFP. 2/13/2019

GREC Ken Jones/Paul R GR Electric Car Show 1/23/2019 Presented proposal - est June date 2/13/2019

Greg Toro Kristine Morieko Crosswalk on Boulevard at Oxford 1/17/2019

Include in the SOW for Boulevard Phase

I. Added to the 2019 summer line

stripping repainting list 1/19/2019

Mayor Packer Mayor Packer Source Building 2/28/2018

Got quote from contractor. Will

consider in budget discussion/look for

contributions to offset 1/2/2019

Rutgers/PVSC GREC/Arati Green Infastructures 2/28/2018 No reply as of 6/27 NEED UPDATE 6/27/2018

Municipal Alliace Mayor & Council Municipal Alliance 3/4/2018

Arati coordinating the preliminary

application and formation of Municipal

Alliance; NEED UPDATE

obtained paperwork and application for

grants in 2020 5/30/2018

Arati Kreibich/Kristine Council Personel Commmittee 5/15/2018

Need to form an oversight committee

to maintain and further the needs of

the Divisions of the Borough 5/15/2018