The Concerned Citizens Of Roselle Park http://blog.rp-citizens.org Roselle Park Podcasts Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:18:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 A podcast of meetings and other matters for Roselle Park, NJ. Roselle Park Podcasts The Concerned Citizens Of Roselle park roselle park no Saul Qersdyn qersdyn@aol.com M&C Meeting (March 4, 2010) http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/03/04/mc-meeting-march-4-2010/ http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/03/04/mc-meeting-march-4-2010/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:50:03 +0000 RP Citizens http://blog.rp-citizens.org/?p=1133 Mayor & council were in attendance.

Communications

  • None

Report And Recommendations Of Mayor

Certificates & Proclamations

  • Dee Antonucci
  • Patrick White, Marie Gordon, Robert Schumer
  • Arbor Day
  • Boy Scouts Of America, Read Across America, Girl Scouts Of America
  • First Aid Squad Service Awards
  • Fire Department Awards

Report Of Standing Committees And Other Mayor & Council Committees

Mayor Joseph DeIorio

Councilman Carl Hokanson

Councilwoman Larissa Chen-Hoerning

Councilman Michael Yakubov

Councilman Modesto Miranda

Councilman Joe Accardi

Councilman Larry Dinardo

Reports Of Departments

Borough Engineer’s Report

Borough Attorney’s Report

Borough Clerk’s Report

CFO’s Report

Police Department’s Report

DPW Report

Fire Department’s Report

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

Public Portion

Jacob Magiera

Diane Miola

Andrew Casais

Ordinance For Second Reading

Ordinance 2291

  • Ordinance 2291 was moved, seconded, discussed, voted on, and approved with Councilwoman Chen-Hoerning voting ‘no’.

Ordinance For First Reading

Ordinance 2296

  • Ordinance 2296 was moved, seconded, discussed, voted on, and introduced.

Resolutions

  • Resolutions 56-10 through 64-10 were read into the record.
  • Resolutions 61-10 and 62-10 were pulled off consent.
  • All other resolutions were moved, seconded, voted on, and approved.
  • Resolution 61-10 was moved, seconded, commented on, voted on, and approved.
  • Resolution 62-10 was moved, seconded, commented on, voted on, and approved.

With no matters for closed session, the meeting was adjourned.

]]> http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/03/04/mc-meeting-march-4-2010/feed/ 0 Mayor & council were in attendance. Communications None Report And Recommendations Of Mayor Certificates & Proclamations Dee Antonucci Patrick White, Marie Gordon, Robert Schumer Arbor Day Boy Scouts Of America, Read Across America, Girl Scouts Of America First Aid Squad Service Awards Fire Department Awards Report Of Standing Committees And Other Mayor & Council Committees Mayor Joseph DeIorio Councilman Carl Hokanson Councilwoman Larissa Chen-Hoerning Councilman Michael Yakubov Councilman Modesto Miranda Councilman Joe Accardi Councilman Larry Dinardo Reports Of Departments Borough Engineer’s Report Borough Attorney’s Report Borough Clerk’s Report CFO’s Report Police Department’s Report DPW Report Fire Department’s Report The Reports Of Departments, Minutes To Be Approved, Pending Any Corrections, Motion that Bills & Payrolls Not Be Read, and Motion that Bills & Payrolls Be Passed For Payment, were all voted on and carried. Public Portion Jacob Magiera Diane Miola Andrew Casais Ordinance For Second Reading Ordinance 2291 Ordinance 2291 was moved, seconded, discussed, voted on, and approved with Councilwoman Chen-Hoerning voting ‘no’. Ordinance For First Reading Ordinance 2296 Ordinance 2296 was moved, seconded, discussed, voted on, and introduced. Resolutions Resolutions 56-10 through 64-10 were read into the record. Resolutions 61-10 and 62-10 were pulled off consent. All other resolutions were moved, seconded, voted on, and approved. Resolution 61-10 was moved, seconded, commented on, voted on, and approved. Resolution 62-10 was moved, seconded, commented on, voted on, and approved. With no matters for closed session, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor & council were in attendance. Communications None Report And Recommendations Of Mayor Certificates & Proclamations Dee Antonucci Patrick White, Marie Gordon, Robert Schumer Arbor Day Boy Scouts Of America, Read Across America, Girl [...] M&C Meeting (February 17, 2010) http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/02/17/mc-meeting-february-17-2010/ http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/02/17/mc-meeting-february-17-2010/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:00:49 +0000 RP Citizens http://blog.rp-citizens.org/?p=1127 (NOTE: The meeting is being joined in progress during the public portion of Ordinance 2283. The preceding audioblog is being OPRA’d and will be submitted here once complete [February 18, 2010)

Ordinances For Second Reading

Ordinance 2293

Public Hearing

  • Mr. Jacob Magiera spoke on the the origins of the ordinance and the writing of ordinances.
  • Mr. Saul Qersdyn asked about the enforcement and long-term consequences of the ordinance.

The public hearing was closed with no one else coming up to speak.

  • There was discussion from members of council and the ordinance was voted on and passed with council member Larissa Chen-Hoerning voting ‘no’.

Ordinance 2295

  • With no one from the public coming forward, the ordinance was discussed, voted on, and adopted unanimously.

Public Portion

Jacob Magiera

  • Mr. Mageira spoke on the moving of the DPW from its present location to ConRail property to accommodate senior housing. He also spoke on the public right to obtain information.

Resolutions

The resolutions were read into the record.

Resolutions 49-10 and 55-10 were pulled from consent. All other resolutions were moved, seconded, voted on, and approved.

Resolutions 49-10 and 55-10 were explained with regard to the change orders. Both resolutions were moved, seconded, voted on, and approved.

Closed Session

The closed session notice was read into the record and matters to be discussed for closed were noted.

]]> http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/02/17/mc-meeting-february-17-2010/feed/ 0 (NOTE: The meeting is being joined in progress during the public portion of Ordinance 2283. The preceding audioblog is being OPRA’d and will be submitted here once complete [February 18, 2010) Ordinances For Second Reading Ordinance 2293 Public Hearing Mr. Jacob Magiera spoke on the the origins of the ordinance and the writing of ordinances. Mr. Saul Qersdyn asked about the enforcement and long-term consequences of the ordinance. The public hearing was closed with no one else coming up to speak. There was discussion from members of council and the ordinance was voted on and passed with council member Larissa Chen-Hoerning voting ‘no’. Ordinance 2295 With no one from the public coming forward, the ordinance was discussed, voted on, and adopted unanimously. Public Portion Jacob Magiera Mr. Mageira spoke on the moving of the DPW from its present location to ConRail property to accommodate senior housing. He also spoke on the public right to obtain information. Resolutions The resolutions were read into the record. Resolutions 49-10 and 55-10 were pulled from consent. All other resolutions were moved, seconded, voted on, and approved. Resolutions 49-10 and 55-10 were explained with regard to the change orders. Both resolutions were moved, seconded, voted on, and approved. Closed Session The closed session notice was read into the record and matters to be discussed for closed were noted. (NOTE: The meeting is being joined in progress during the public portion of Ordinance 2283. The preceding audioblog is being OPRA’d and will be submitted here once complete [February 18, 2010) Ordinances For Second Reading Ordinance 2293 Public [...] M&C Meeting (February 4, 2010) http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/02/04/mc-meeting-february-4-2010/ http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/02/04/mc-meeting-february-4-2010/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:00:50 +0000 RP Citizens http://blog.rp-citizens.org/?p=1100 The mayor and all council were present.

Communications

Certificates

  • No recipients were present.

Presentation

  • Dr. Phil Frese, Don Lubin,  Steve Cohen, and John Westervelt gave a presentation from Domus Corporation in connection with Catholic Charities to provide senior housing at the present location of the DPW.
  • During the presentation there were questions from council regarding the proposition.

Report & Recommendations of the Mayor

  • The mayor notified council that the Borough received $643,000 to assist with remediation of the closed ball fields. The business of the month was announced as Frenchy’s. March will be Youth Art Month.

Report of Standing Committees & Other Mayor And Council Committees

Councilman-At-Large Carl Hokanson

Councilwoman Larissa Chen-Hoerning

Councilman Michael Yakubov

Councilman Modesto Miranda

Councilman Joe Accardi

Councilman Larry Dinardo

The mayor spoke on opportunities to work for the census.

Reports Of Departments

Engineer

  • The engineer spoke on projects that will be starting again soon.

Public Portion

Jacob Magiera

  • Mr. Magiera spoke on senior housing, the cracks on the crosswalks, the electrical work on the ADA doors in Borough Hall and newspaper articles.

Elaine Shoe-Ezell & Patrick

  • Ms. Shoe-Ezell spoke on clarifying the wording for Ordinance 2290. After information she provided, it was decided to postpone a vote on the ordinance until the next meeting.

Glenn Marczewski

  • Mr. Marczewski spoke on senior housing, the DPW, bulk waste pick-up and AvalonBay.

Saul Qersdyn

  • Mr. Qersdyn spoke on the charge for notary services and the enforcement of a proposed curfew ordinance.

Reports Of Departments

Borough Attorney

  • The Borough Attorney had two (2) matters for closed session.

Borough Clerk

  • The Borough Clerk spoke on the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade for Union and the “Create-Your-Easter-Egg” contest for the Borough. She had one (1) matter for closed session.

Fire Department

  • The fire department spoke on the wet-down fundraiser, the status of the rescue truck, and status of various fire houses.

Police Department

  • Sgt. Constantino was in attendance for the Police Chief. He was available to answer any questions from council. He did respond on how the police would handle the issue of curfew.

Public Works

  • The superintendent gave his report which included numbering all the catch basins, the removal of Christmas lighting, and the creation of an online complaint form.

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

Ordinances For Second Reading

Ordinance 2289

  • Ordinance 2289 was read into the record.
  • Glenn Marczewski spoke from the public.
  • The ordinance was moved, seconded, voted on, and adopted.

Ordinance 2290

  • Ordinance 2290 was postponed until the next meeting.

Ordinances For First Reading

Ordinance 2291

  • The ordinance was moved, seconded, voted on, and introduced after discussion on the types of vehicles that were mentioned in the ordinance.

Ordinance 2292

  • The ordinance was moved, seconded, explained, voted on, and introduced.

Ordinance 2293

  • Ordinance 2293 was moved, seconded, voted on, and introduced with a review to be done on the fees for notary services.

Ordinance 2294

  • Ordinance was moved, seconded, voted on, and introduced with councilwoman Chen-Hoerning voting ‘no’ after discussion on the implications and enforcement of a curfew.

Ordinance 2295

  • The ordinance was moved seconded, explained, voted on, and introduced.

Resolutions

  • Resolutions 37-10 through 44-10 were read into the record.
  • Resolutions 37-10 and 42-10 were pulled for a separate vote.
  • All other resolutions were moved, seconded, voted on, and approved.
  • Resolution 37-10 was discussed to clarify the wording. It was then moved, seconded, voted on, and approved.
  • Resolution 42-10 has moved, seconded, voted on, and approved after Council-At-Large Hokanson thanked all involved with regard to the resolution.

Notices of closed session mattered were made and the closed session notice was read into the record. A vote was taken with councilman Yakubov voting ‘nay’.

Councilman Yakubov asked for the next council meeting to be moved to a different date since a number of councilmembers would not be present due to a Republican fundraiser. After discussion, the meeting date was moved to Wednesday, February 17, 2010.

The meeting went into closed session.

The meeting returned to an open session with no action taken on matters discussed. The meeting was then adjourned.

]]> http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/02/04/mc-meeting-february-4-2010/feed/ 0 The mayor and all council were present. Communications Certificates No recipients were present. Presentation Dr. Phil Frese, Don Lubin,  Steve Cohen, and John Westervelt gave a presentation from Domus Corporation in connection with Catholic Charities to provide senior housing at the present location of the DPW. During the presentation there were questions from council regarding the proposition. Report & Recommendations of the Mayor The mayor notified council that the Borough received $643,000 to assist with remediation of the closed ball fields. The business of the month was announced as Frenchy’s. March will be Youth Art Month. Report of Standing Committees & Other Mayor And Council Committees Councilman-At-Large Carl Hokanson Councilwoman Larissa Chen-Hoerning Councilman Michael Yakubov Councilman Modesto Miranda Councilman Joe Accardi Councilman Larry Dinardo The mayor spoke on opportunities to work for the census. Reports Of Departments Engineer The engineer spoke on projects that will be starting again soon. Public Portion Jacob Magiera Mr. Magiera spoke on senior housing, the cracks on the crosswalks, the electrical work on the ADA doors in Borough Hall and newspaper articles. Elaine Shoe-Ezell & Patrick Ms. Shoe-Ezell spoke on clarifying the wording for Ordinance 2290. After information she provided, it was decided to postpone a vote on the ordinance until the next meeting. Glenn Marczewski Mr. Marczewski spoke on senior housing, the DPW, bulk waste pick-up and AvalonBay. Saul Qersdyn Mr. Qersdyn spoke on the charge for notary services and the enforcement of a proposed curfew ordinance. Reports Of Departments Borough Attorney The Borough Attorney had two (2) matters for closed session. Borough Clerk The Borough Clerk spoke on the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade for Union and the “Create-Your-Easter-Egg” contest for the Borough. She had one (1) matter for closed session. Fire Department The fire department spoke on the wet-down fundraiser, the status of the rescue truck, and status of various fire houses. Police Department Sgt. Constantino was in attendance for the Police Chief. He was available to answer any questions from council. He did respond on how the police would handle the issue of curfew. Public Works The superintendent gave his report which included numbering all the catch basins, the removal of Christmas lighting, and the creation of an online complaint form. The Reports Of Departments, Minutes To Be Approved, Pending Any Corrections, Motion that Bills & Payrolls Not Be Read, and Motion that Bills & Payrolls Be Passed For Payment, were all voted on and carried. Ordinances For Second Reading Ordinance 2289 Ordinance 2289 was read into the record. Glenn Marczewski spoke from the public. The ordinance was moved, seconded, voted on, and adopted. Ordinance 2290 Ordinance 2290 was postponed until the next meeting. Ordinances For First Reading Ordinance 2291 The ordinance was moved, seconded, voted on, and introduced after discussion on the types of vehicles that were mentioned in the ordinance. Ordinance 2292 The ordinance was moved, seconded, explained, voted on, and introduced. Ordinance 2293 Ordinance 2293 was moved, seconded, voted on, and introduced with a review to be done on the fees for notary services. Ordinance 2294 Ordinance was moved, seconded, voted on, and introduced with councilwoman Chen-Hoerning voting ‘no’ after discussion on the implications and enforcement of a curfew. Ordinance 2295 The ordinance was moved seconded, explained, voted on, and introduced. Resolutions Resolutions 37-10 through 44-10 were read into the record. Resolutions 37-10 and 42-10 were pulled for a separate vote. All other resolutions were moved, seconded, voted on, and approved. Resolution 37-10 was discussed to clarify the wording. It was then moved, seconded, voted on, and [...] The mayor and all council were present. Communications Certificates No recipients were present. Presentation Dr. Phil Frese, Don Lubin,  Steve Cohen, and John Westervelt gave a presentation from Domus Corporation in connection with Catholic [...] M&C Meeting (January 21, 2010) http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/01/21/mc-meeting-january-21-2010/ http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/01/21/mc-meeting-january-21-2010/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:06:06 +0000 RP Citizens http://blog.rp-citizens.org/?p=1093 Mayor & council were present with the exception of councilwoman Larissa Chen-Hoerning.

Communications

  • None

Report & Recommendations of the Mayor

  • The mayor attended the Aikido School’s presentation to donate a check to the Children’s Specialized Hospital.

Report of Standing Committees & Other Mayor And Council Committees

Councilman Larry Dinardo

Councilman Joe Accardi

Councilman Modesto Miranda

Councilman Michael Yakubov

The mayor spoke on a suggestion to have a budget meeting at the library. He also spoke on participation in “Relay For Life”.

Councilman-At-Large Carl Hokanson

The Reports Of Departments, Minutes To Be Approved, Pending Any Corrections, Motion that Bills & Payrolls Not Be Read, and Motion that Bills & Payrolls Be Passed For Payment, were all voted on and carried. Councilman Accardi abstained from votes since he was not sitting on council at that time.

Reports Of Departments

Library Director

Borough Attorney

  • Nothing to Report

Borough Clerk

  • One item for closed session regarding contract negotiations.

Chief Financial Officer

  • The CFO gave information on proposed state aid cuts to municipalities. He also had three (3) items dealing with negotiations for closed session.

The mayor announced that councilwoman Larissa Chen-Hoerning gave birth to a boy.

Certificates and Prolcamations

  • A certificate of notice for “Business of the Month” Hexacon Electrics was presented.

Ordinances For Approval (Second Reading)

  • None

Ordinances For Introduction (First Reading)
Ordinances 2289

Ordinances 2290

Resolutions

  • Resolutions 29-10 through 36-10 were read into the record.
  • Resolutions 32-10, 35-10, and 36-10 were pulled from consent.
  • The remaining resolutions were moved, seconded, voted on, and approved.

Resolution 32-10

  • Councilman Yakubov asked questions from residents regarding the scope of the red-light systems. There were questions and discussion. The resolution was moved, seconded, voted on, and approved.

Resolution 35-10

  • Councilman Dinardo wanted to congratulate Patrick White for his years of service. Councilman Yakubov spoke of another resignation from the board and he asked if both could be recognized at the next meeting. The resolution was moved, seconded, voted on, and approved.

Resolution 36-10

  • There was discussion from council regarding the use of two towing services as opposed to keeping one. The resolution was moved, seconded, voted on, and approved with councilmembers Hokanson and Dinardo voting ‘no’.

Public Portion

The public portion was opened.

Before speaking, Mr. Magiera asked for clarification on the time change.

Jacob Magiera

  • Mr. Magiera spoke on cuts proposed by the State, tax appeals, government transparency, the time limit, the municipal budget, ordinance 2289, and shared services.

Glenn Marczewski

  • Mr. Marczewski spoke on the state of the economy and he gave information on aid for students going to college. He also spoke on curfews.

Andrew Casais

  • Mr. Casais spoke on the upcoming meeting for the Concerned Citizens Of Roselle Park, and private road/sewer work for a homeowner.

Saul Qersdyn

  • Mr. Qersdyn asked questions regarding resolutions 32-10 and 33-10.

Eugene Meola

  • Mr. Meola asked regarding the bills & payrolls be not read. He also spoke on issues with sewer lines. He also asked if the DPW would be available to be hired to repair private residents’ problem with sewer lines.

The public portion was closed.

Council discussed issues with broken sewer lines going to the municipality’s main sewer.

The mayor gave information on a survey done in Union County municipalities regarding the time limit for the public portion.

The meeting went into closed session with four (4) items dealing with negotiations.

The meeting returned from closed and the meeting was adjourned.

]]> http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/01/21/mc-meeting-january-21-2010/feed/ 0 Mayor & council were present with the exception of councilwoman Larissa Chen-Hoerning. Communications None Report & Recommendations of the Mayor The mayor attended the Aikido School’s presentation to donate a check to the Children’s Specialized Hospital. Report of Standing Committees & Other Mayor And Council Committees Councilman Larry Dinardo Councilman Joe Accardi Councilman Modesto Miranda Councilman Michael Yakubov The mayor spoke on a suggestion to have a budget meeting at the library. He also spoke on participation in “Relay For Life”. Councilman-At-Large Carl Hokanson The Reports Of Departments, Minutes To Be Approved, Pending Any Corrections, Motion that Bills & Payrolls Not Be Read, and Motion that Bills & Payrolls Be Passed For Payment, were all voted on and carried. Councilman Accardi abstained from votes since he was not sitting on council at that time. Reports Of Departments Library Director Borough Attorney Nothing to Report Borough Clerk One item for closed session regarding contract negotiations. Chief Financial Officer The CFO gave information on proposed state aid cuts to municipalities. He also had three (3) items dealing with negotiations for closed session. The mayor announced that councilwoman Larissa Chen-Hoerning gave birth to a boy. Certificates and Prolcamations A certificate of notice for “Business of the Month” Hexacon Electrics was presented. Ordinances For Approval (Second Reading) None Ordinances For Introduction (First Reading) Ordinances 2289 Ordinances 2290 Resolutions Resolutions 29-10 through 36-10 were read into the record. Resolutions 32-10, 35-10, and 36-10 were pulled from consent. The remaining resolutions were moved, seconded, voted on, and approved. Resolution 32-10 Councilman Yakubov asked questions from residents regarding the scope of the red-light systems. There were questions and discussion. The resolution was moved, seconded, voted on, and approved. Resolution 35-10 Councilman Dinardo wanted to congratulate Patrick White for his years of service. Councilman Yakubov spoke of another resignation from the board and he asked if both could be recognized at the next meeting. The resolution was moved, seconded, voted on, and approved. Resolution 36-10 There was discussion from council regarding the use of two towing services as opposed to keeping one. The resolution was moved, seconded, voted on, and approved with councilmembers Hokanson and Dinardo voting ‘no’. Public Portion The public portion was opened. Before speaking, Mr. Magiera asked for clarification on the time change. Jacob Magiera Mr. Magiera spoke on cuts proposed by the State, tax appeals, government transparency, the time limit, the municipal budget, ordinance 2289, and shared services. Glenn Marczewski Mr. Marczewski spoke on the state of the economy and he gave information on aid for students going to college. He also spoke on curfews. Andrew Casais Mr. Casais spoke on the upcoming meeting for the Concerned Citizens Of Roselle Park, and private road/sewer work for a homeowner. Saul Qersdyn Mr. Qersdyn asked questions regarding resolutions 32-10 and 33-10. Eugene Meola Mr. Meola asked regarding the bills & payrolls be not read. He also spoke on issues with sewer lines. He also asked if the DPW would be available to be hired to repair private residents’ problem with sewer lines. The public portion was closed. Council discussed issues with broken sewer lines going to the municipality’s main sewer. The mayor gave information on a survey done in Union County municipalities regarding the time limit for the public portion. The meeting went into closed session with four (4) items dealing with negotiations. The meeting returned from closed and the meeting was adjourned. Mayor & council were present with the exception of councilwoman Larissa Chen-Hoerning. Communications None Report & Recommendations of the Mayor The mayor attended the Aikido School’s presentation to donate a check to the Children’s [...] BOE Meeting (January 5, 2010) http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/01/05/boe-meeting-january-5-2010/ http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/01/05/boe-meeting-january-5-2010/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:00:52 +0000 RP Citizens http://blog.rp-citizens.org/?p=1074 The superintendent and board members were in attendance with the exception of Board President Luane Cindea, Barney Leinberger, and Roseann Rinaldi.

The board were in closed session for agenda items 3 & 4.

Public Portion

Jacob Magiera

  • Mr. Magiera asked about the use of the Youth Center by the BOE. He also inquired about the coming school year’s budget.

With no one else coming before the board the public portion was closed.

Agenda Items

Policy

Mr. Balaban spoke on the NJSBA policy. Agenda item 1 was moved, seconded, voted on, and carried.

Personnel

Agenda items 2 through 10 were moved, seconded, voted on, and carried with Mr. Iachio abstaining on Item 8, Positon 2 and Mr. Balaban abstaining on Item 2.

Education

Agenda items 11 through 13 were moved, seconded, voted on, and carried.

Business

Mr. Iachio requested that Assumption CYO – Basketball under agenda item 17 be tabled. Mr. Balaban compared the district calendars under agenda 15 and asked if professional development days were included. He was notified that those were excluded until the Board could see the effectiveness of those professional development days. Agenda items 14 through 22 were moved, seconded, voted on, and carried.

Committee/Liaison Reports

Mr. Balaban spoke on the value and effectiveness of the NJSBA (New Jersey School Board Association).

Continuing Business

None.

New Business

The superintendent stated that the Board plans to publicly honor the RPHS Marching Band. Mr. Iachio asked if, logistically, the meeting could be held in the high school auditorium to accommodate the number of students. The superintendent stated that could be arranged if the number is expected to be large.

Public Portion

Saul Qersdyn

Mr. Qersdyn asked for clarification on dates for agenda items 3 and 4. He also requested copies of records associated with agenda items 1, 2, and 15. He was told that they would be provided to him.

Jacob Magiera

Mr. Magiera asked for clarification for agenda items 8, 21, and 22.

With no one else from the public wishing to speak, the public portion was closed. The meeting was adjourned.

]]> http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2010/01/05/boe-meeting-january-5-2010/feed/ 0 The superintendent and board members were in attendance with the exception of Board President Luane Cindea, Barney Leinberger, and Roseann Rinaldi. The board were in closed session for agenda items 3 & 4. Public Portion Jacob Magiera Mr. Magiera asked about the use of the Youth Center by the BOE. He also inquired about the coming school year’s budget. With no one else coming before the board the public portion was closed. Agenda Items Policy Mr. Balaban spoke on the NJSBA policy. Agenda item 1 was moved, seconded, voted on, and carried. Personnel Agenda items 2 through 10 were moved, seconded, voted on, and carried with Mr. Iachio abstaining on Item 8, Positon 2 and Mr. Balaban abstaining on Item 2. Education Agenda items 11 through 13 were moved, seconded, voted on, and carried. Business Mr. Iachio requested that Assumption CYO – Basketball under agenda item 17 be tabled. Mr. Balaban compared the district calendars under agenda 15 and asked if professional development days were included. He was notified that those were excluded until the Board could see the effectiveness of those professional development days. Agenda items 14 through 22 were moved, seconded, voted on, and carried. Committee/Liaison Reports Mr. Balaban spoke on the value and effectiveness of the NJSBA (New Jersey School Board Association). Continuing Business None. New Business The superintendent stated that the Board plans to publicly honor the RPHS Marching Band. Mr. Iachio asked if, logistically, the meeting could be held in the high school auditorium to accommodate the number of students. The superintendent stated that could be arranged if the number is expected to be large. Public Portion Saul Qersdyn Mr. Qersdyn asked for clarification on dates for agenda items 3 and 4. He also requested copies of records associated with agenda items 1, 2, and 15. He was told that they would be provided to him. Jacob Magiera Mr. Magiera asked for clarification for agenda items 8, 21, and 22. With no one else from the public wishing to speak, the public portion was closed. The meeting was adjourned. The superintendent and board members were in attendance with the exception of Board President Luane Cindea, Barney Leinberger, and Roseann Rinaldi. The board were in closed session for agenda items 3 & 4. Public Portion Jacob Magiera Mr. [...] BOE Meeting (December 1, 2009) http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2009/12/01/meeting-boe-december-1-2009/ http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2009/12/01/meeting-boe-december-1-2009/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:55:09 +0000 RP Citizens http://www.07204.org/?p=786 The superintendent and board members were in attendance with the exception of Jeff Parrell.

Public Portion

Glen Marczewski

  • Mr. Marczewski spoke on his continued efforts to provide as many children with bicycle helmets in the Borough.

Jacob Magiera

  • Mr. Magiera asked questions of the BOE regarding the possible impact on school funding & taxes due to the current economic condition of the State and the issue of pensions if the State should go bankrupt.

Saul Qersdyn

  • Mr. Qersdyn addressed questions & comments made by Mr. Ken Iachio at the November 17, 2009 BOE meeting.

With no one else from the public coming forward, the public portion was closed.

Agenda Items

  • All agenda items (1 through 9) were moved, seconded, voted on, and passed, with Mrs. Rinaldi abstaining on item #2.

Committee / Liaison Reports

  • Mr. Leinberger commended the High School Marching Band for their work this year and wanted to have them recognized. The superintendent stated that they would be brought in during the second BOE meeting in January.
  • President Cindea wanted to congratulation Mrs. Panetta and Mr. Genovese for their work on contract negotiations.

Continuing Business

  • The superintendent reminded the public that this would be the only meeting for December.

New Business

  • None.

Public Portion

Jacob Magiera

  • Mr. Magiera asked for details in the funds spent for Agenda Item #6.

WIth no one else coming forward, the public portion was closed.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

]]> http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2009/12/01/meeting-boe-december-1-2009/feed/ 0 The superintendent and board members were in attendance with the exception of Jeff Parrell. Public Portion Glen Marczewski Mr. Marczewski spoke on his continued efforts to provide as many children with bicycle helmets in the Borough. Jacob Magiera Mr. Magiera asked questions of the BOE regarding the possible impact on school funding & taxes due to the current economic condition of the State and the issue of pensions if the State should go bankrupt. Saul Qersdyn Mr. Qersdyn addressed questions & comments made by Mr. Ken Iachio at the November 17, 2009 BOE meeting. With no one else from the public coming forward, the public portion was closed. Agenda Items All agenda items (1 through 9) were moved, seconded, voted on, and passed, with Mrs. Rinaldi abstaining on item #2. Committee / Liaison Reports Mr. Leinberger commended the High School Marching Band for their work this year and wanted to have them recognized. The superintendent stated that they would be brought in during the second BOE meeting in January. President Cindea wanted to congratulation Mrs. Panetta and Mr. Genovese for their work on contract negotiations. Continuing Business The superintendent reminded the public that this would be the only meeting for December. New Business None. Public Portion Jacob Magiera Mr. Magiera asked for details in the funds spent for Agenda Item #6. WIth no one else coming forward, the public portion was closed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. ZD Scribd iPaper var zdscribdvar_786_2 = scribd.Document.getDoc(23525918, 'key-2aca0byrlw433jgkog2u') zdscribdvar_786_2.addParam('jsapi_version', 1); zdscribdvar_786_2.addParam('height', 600); zdscribdvar_786_2.addParam('width', 400); zdscribdvar_786_2.addParam('disable_related_docs', true); zdscribdvar_786_2.addParam('mode', 'list'); zdscribdvar_786_2.addParam('auto_size', true); zdscribdvar_786_2.addParam('page', 1); zdscribdvar_786_2.write('zdscribdid_786_2'); The superintendent and board members were in attendance with the exception of Jeff Parrell. Public Portion Glen Marczewski Mr. Marczewski spoke on his continued efforts to provide as many children with bicycle helmets in the Borough. Jacob Magiera [...] Candidates' Debate (October 21, 2009) http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2009/10/21/candidates-debate-october-21-2009/ http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2009/10/21/candidates-debate-october-21-2009/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:59:48 +0000 RP Citizens http://www.07204.org/?p=383 The debate was held at Borough Hall and hosted by the League of Women Voters (LWV). The candidates were Joe Accardi & Michael Peterson from the 2nd Ward and David Jacobs & Michael Yakubov from the 5th Ward. The format of the debate allotted each candidate three (3) minutes each for their opening and three (3) minutes each for their closing statements. Each question had a one (1) minute response with an allowance of 30 seconds for additional comments. In total there were 13 questions.

OPENING STATEMENTS

Michael Peterson

Joe Accardi

Michael Yakubov

David Jacobs

QUESTION #1: Specifically, how would you reduce taxes?

Michael Peterson

Michael Yakubov

David Jacobs

Joe Accardi

QUESTION #2: Do you have any specific suggestions for bringing businesses to Westfield Avenue? If so, what are they and have you brought these before the mayor & council in the past?

Joe Accardi

David Jacobs

Michael Yakubov

Michael Peterson

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

QUESTION #3: How do you plan to address the speeding issues in town if you’re elected?

Michael Peterson

Michael Yakubov

Joe Accardi

David Jacobs

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments)

QUESTION #4: Mr. Jacobs, you have stated that you would support a state initiative that would require Roselle Park to add additional low and moderate income housing after the state mandates have been met. How would this benefit Roselle Park?

David Jacobs

QUESTION #4A:  Do you support additional Affordable Housing in Roselle Park?

David Jacobs

QUESTION #4B: Can you comment about the status of affordable housing?

Joe Accardi

Michael Peterson

Michael Yakubov

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments)

David Jacobs (Additional Comments)

QUESTION #5: Mr. Jacobs, you have implied that Roselle Park should sue the Raritan Valley Sewage Authority (RVSA). What would the basis of that suit be and how would Roselle Park benefit from that?

David Jacobs

Michael Yakubov

Michael Peterson

Joe Accardi

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

QUESTION #6: What is your vision or view for the development and redevelopment of Roselle Park?

Joe Accardi

Michael Peterson

Michael Yakubov

David Jacobs

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

QUESTION #7: This past Monday, the Mayor & Council, Planning Board, and DOT spoke on the Westfield Avenue corridor. Are you for or against $1.6 million to dress up the roadway as expressed at that meeting?

Michael Peterson

Michael Yakubov

David Jacobs

Joe Accardi

QUESTION #8: Will our children ever get an opportunity to play ball on our Little League fields?

Michael Yakubov

David Jacobs

Joe Accardi

Michael Peterson

Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments)

David Jacobs (Additional Comments)

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

QUESTION #9: Mr. Peterson, Roselle residents did not want the shared services agreement to continue. Did you? Would you support turning our financial department over to the borough of Roselle for management?

Michael Peterson

Michael Yakubov

David Jacobs

Joe Accardi

QUESTION #10: Is there anything you can do as an elected local official to ease Roselle Park’s burden of state mandated costs?

Joe Accardi

David Jacobs

MIchael Yakubov

Michael Peterson

Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments)

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

QUESTION #11: Do you oppose or favor term limits?

Michael Yakubov

David Jacobs

Joe Accardi

Michael Peterson

QUESTION #12: Can you explain “control” of council and what it means to you and the residents of Roselle Park?

Michael Yakubov

Michael Peterson

Joe Accardi

David Jacobs

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

QUESTION #13: What are three (3) issues you plan on resolving should you win the election?

Michael Peterson

Joe Accardi

David Jacobs

Michael Yakubov

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

CLOSING STATEMENTS

David Jacobs

Michael Yakubov

Joe Accardi

Michael Peterson

]]> http://blog.rp-citizens.org/2009/10/21/candidates-debate-october-21-2009/feed/ 2 The debate was held at Borough Hall and hosted by the League of Women Voters (LWV). The candidates were Joe Accardi & Michael Peterson from the 2nd Ward and David Jacobs & Michael Yakubov from the 5th Ward. The format of the debate allotted each candidate three (3) minutes each for their opening and three (3) minutes each for their closing statements. Each question had a one (1) minute response with an allowance of 30 seconds for additional comments. In total there were 13 questions. OPENING STATEMENTS Michael Peterson Joe Accardi Michael Yakubov David Jacobs QUESTION #1: Specifically, how would you reduce taxes? Michael Peterson Michael Yakubov David Jacobs Joe Accardi QUESTION #2: Do you have any specific suggestions for bringing businesses to Westfield Avenue? If so, what are they and have you brought these before the mayor & council in the past? Joe Accardi David Jacobs Michael Yakubov Michael Peterson Joe Accardi (Additional Comments) QUESTION #3: How do you plan to address the speeding issues in town if you’re elected? Michael Peterson Michael Yakubov Joe Accardi David Jacobs Joe Accardi (Additional Comments) Michael Peterson (Additional Comments) Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments) QUESTION #4: Mr. Jacobs, you have stated that you would support a state initiative that would require Roselle Park to add additional low and moderate income housing after the state mandates have been met. How would this benefit Roselle Park? David Jacobs QUESTION #4A:  Do you support additional Affordable Housing in Roselle Park? David Jacobs QUESTION #4B: Can you comment about the status of affordable housing? Joe Accardi Michael Peterson Michael Yakubov Michael Peterson (Additional Comments) Joe Accardi (Additional Comments) Michael Peterson (Additional Comments) Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments) David Jacobs (Additional Comments) QUESTION #5: Mr. Jacobs, you have implied that Roselle Park should sue the Raritan Valley Sewage Authority (RVSA). What would the basis of that suit be and how would Roselle Park benefit from that? David Jacobs Michael Yakubov Michael Peterson Joe Accardi Michael Peterson (Additional Comments) Joe Accardi (Additional Comments) QUESTION #6: What is your vision or view for the development and redevelopment of Roselle Park? Joe Accardi Michael Peterson Michael Yakubov David Jacobs Joe Accardi (Additional Comments) Michael Peterson (Additional Comments) QUESTION #7: This past Monday, the Mayor & Council, Planning Board, and DOT spoke on the Westfield Avenue corridor. Are you for or against $1.6 million to dress up the roadway as expressed at that meeting? Michael Peterson Michael Yakubov David Jacobs Joe Accardi QUESTION #8: Will our children ever get an opportunity to play ball on our Little League fields? Michael Yakubov David Jacobs Joe Accardi Michael Peterson Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments) David Jacobs (Additional Comments) Michael Peterson (Additional Comments) QUESTION #9: Mr. Peterson, Roselle residents did not want the shared services agreement to continue. Did you? Would you support turning our financial department over to the borough of Roselle for management? Michael Peterson Michael Yakubov David Jacobs Joe Accardi QUESTION #10: Is there anything you can do as an elected local official to ease Roselle Park’s burden of state mandated costs? Joe Accardi David Jacobs MIchael Yakubov Michael Peterson Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments) Joe Accardi (Additional Comments) QUESTION #11: Do you oppose or favor term limits? Michael Yakubov David Jacobs Joe Accardi Michael Peterson QUESTION #12: Can you explain “control” of council and what it means to you and the residents of Roselle Park? Michael Yakubov Michael Peterson Joe Accardi David Jacobs Michael Peterson (Additional Comments) Joe Accardi (Additional Comments) QUESTION #13: What are three (3) issues you plan on resolving should you win the [...] The debate was held at Borough Hall and hosted by the League of Women Voters (LWV). The candidates were Joe Accardi & Michael Peterson from the 2nd Ward and David Jacobs & Michael Yakubov from the 5th Ward. The format of the debate allotted [...]