BOROUGH OF HASBROUCK HEIGHTS

M I N U T E S

December 8, 1998

A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights was held on December 8, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 248 Hamilton Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.

Mayor Torre stated that the meeting complied with the Sunshine Law, due notice having been made to all members of the Council by personal service on January 1, 1998 and transmitted to The Observer, The Record and the Herald News on January 2, 1998.

ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor William J. Torre, Councilman Andrew Link III, Councilman Herbert D. Heeren, Councilman Justin A. DiPisa, Councilman Garrett R. Pepe, Councilwoman Marlene Verrastro, Councilman John Wassberg

Absent: None

 

SALUTE TO FLAG: Mayor Torre led in the Salute to the Flag.

 

BILLS:

BE IT RESOLVED that the claims and accounts amounting to $1,079,857.51 specified in the schedule, having been examined and approved by the Finance Commissioner, or his Deputy, be paid and that warrants be issued therefor.

Signed Andrew Link III/Commissioner of Finance

On motion by Councilwoman Verrastro, seconded by Councilman Pepe, and unanimously carried, the foregoing Resolution was adopted.

 

RESOLUTIONS:
158. Payroll

159. Payment to Former Fireman for 25 Years of Service

160. Payment of Fees to State - Dog Licenses

161. Redemption of Tax Title Lien - M & D Associates

162. Authorizing Change Order No. 1 - Jefferson Ave. Improvement

163. Authorizing Agreement with Bollinger Fowler for Prescription Drug Program

164. Fire Department Percentages

165. Ambulance Squad Percentages

166. Liquor License Transfer - Kurly Discount Liquors Inc.

167. 1998 Appropriation Transfer

On motion by Councilman DiPisa, seconded by Councilman Heeren, and unanimously carried, the foregoing Resolutions were adopted. (Resolutions attached)

 

ORDINANCE(S) ON INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1840:

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE SALARY AND COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE BOROUGH OF HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY, FOR THE YEAR 1999" introduced this date be and the same is hereby passed on first reading and the Borough Clerk be directed to advertise notice of public hearing on said Ordinance to be held at the regular meeting of the Borough Council on December 29, 1998 at 8:00 p.m.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 1841:

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE SALARY AND COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE HASBROUCK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1999 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF HASBROUCK HEIGHTS AND THE POLICEMEN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION LOCAL 102" introduced this date be and the same is hereby passed on first reading and the Borough Clerk be directed to advertise notice of public hearing on said Ordinance to be held at the regular meeting of the Borough Council on December 29, 1998 at 8:00 p.m.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 1842:

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO SUPPLEMENT ARTICLE I ENTITLED "GENERAL REGULATIONS" OF CHAPTER 198 ENTITLED "PEACE AND GOOD ORDER" THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HASBROUCK HEIGHTS SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE SECTION THEREOF ENTITLED "PROHIBITED ACTS" THE OPERATION OF OR EMPLOYMENT IN ANY MASSAGE PARLOR OR MASSAGE BUSINESS EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIED LIMITED CONDITIONS" introduced this date be and the same is hereby passed on first reading and the Borough Clerk be directed to advertise notice of public hearing on said Ordinance to be held at the regular meeting of the Borough Council on December 29, 1998 at 8:00 p.m.

ORDINANCE NO. 1843:

BE IT RESOLVED that an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO SUPPLEMENT SECTION 275-12 ENTITLED "GENERAL REGULATIONS" OF ARTICLE IV ENTITLED "DISTRICT REGULATIONS" OF CHAPTER 275 ENTITLED "ZONING" THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HASBROUCK HEIGHTS SO AS TO INCLUDE A FURTHER SECTION PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY LANDS OR BUILDINGS IN ANY DISTRICT AS A MASSAGE PARLOR OR MASSAGE BUSINESS EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIED LIMITED CONDITIONS" introduced this date be and the same is hereby passed on first reading and the Borough Clerk be directed to advertise notice of public hearing on said Ordinance to be held at the regular meeting of the Borough Council on December 29, 1998 at 8:00 p.m.

On motion by Councilman DiPisa, seconded by Councilwoman Verrastro, and unanimously carried, the foregoing Ordinances for Introduction were adopted.

 

ORDINANCE(S) ON PUBLIC HEARING: None

 

MISCELLANEOUS FROM PUBLIC:

There was no one wishing to speak from the public.

 

RECESS FOR CAUCUS:

The Governing Body recessed for Caucus.

 

ADJOURN:

There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, the meeting was adjourned.

I, BARBARA MALDONADO, Borough Clerk of the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights, do hereby certify that the foregoing Minutes are to the best of my knowledge a true account of the Regular Meeting held on December 8, 1998.

 

Barbara Maldonado, RMC

Borough Clerk

 

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