Mayor & council were in attendance with the exception of councilmen Rick Matarante, Modesto Miranda, and Michael Yakubov.

PSE&G Presentation

• There was a presentation given by PSE&G representatives Robert Hughes and Eileen Leahey regarding new lights being proposed for the Borough of Roselle Park.

 

• The mayor asked questions on the proposal’s upgrade.

 

• The Borough Clerk asked regarding cost savings for the proposal.

 

• The mayor had additional questions regarding their evolution.

 

• Councilwoman Chen-Hoerning had questions regarding the lights and their brightness.

 

• The mayor asked about other communities that have the new lights.

 

• Councilman Dinardo asked regarding the scheduled duration to change the lights.

 

• Final comments from Mayor & Council.

 

Communications

• None

Certificates

• Casa di Trevi

 

• Paul Cusamano

 

• Joel Reed, Jr.

 

Report & Recommendations of the Mayor

• The mayor gave information on the next meeting date and the annual tree lighting ceremony and Holiday Parade.

 

Report of Standing Committees & Other Mayor And Council Committees

Councilman Dinardo

• Councilman Dinardo spoke on the traffic light monitoring system, a speaking engagement he had, and a Planning Board meeting that was scheduled.

 

The mayor spoke on “Cleaning For A Reason”, a free cleaning service that provides free house cleaning for women undergoing chemotherapy.

 

Councilwoman Chen-Hoerning

• The councilwoman spoke on the Planning Board meeting and the Community Methodist Church Sing-Along.

 

Council-At-Large Hokanson

• Councilman Hokanson spoke on the Indo-American New Year celebration, the Concerned Citizens meeting, the Environmental Committee meeting, a 300-Day-In-Office meeting, the Hit & Run fatality, and the new feature of downloading permits on the Borough web site. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

 

The Minutes To Be Approved, Pending Any Corrections, Motion that Bills & Payrolls Not Be Read, Motion that Bills & Payrolls Be Passed For Payment, and Minutes for Meetings were all voted on and carried.

Department Reports

Borough Clerk

• The Borough Clerk spoke on the Create-A-Snowperson contest.

 

CFO Report

• The CFO spoke on the tax lien sale.

 

Community Center Report

• Ms. Intile spoke on upcoming events throughout the Borough and discussed ideas that could be used for the upcoming events.

 

Ordinances for First Reading

• None

Ordinances for Second Reading

Ordinance 2285

 

Public Portion

Andrew Casais

 

Joseph Accardi

 

The public portion was closed with no one else coming forward.

There was an update on the East Clay Avenue project given by the Borough Clerk.

 

The mayor spoke on the Veterans Day Service and upcoming Library events.

 

Resolutions

 

• Resolution 229-09 was pulled off consent. All other resolutions were moved, seconded, voted on, an approved.

 

• Resolution 229-09 was discussed then moved, seconded, voted on, and approved.

 

The meeting was adjourned.

 

There was a closed session matter before the meeting started and the mayor gave the information on that closed session item.