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Borough of Ramsey<br />
2006 Reorganization Meeting<br />
January 1, 2006<br />
Mayor Muti welcomed everyone to the 98 th Reorganization Meeting. The pledge of allegiance was led by<br />
the Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department. Reverend Dr. Carol Brighton, Pastor of the Lutheran Church of<br />
the Redeemer, gave the invocation.<br />
The oaths of office were administered to newly elected Councilmen Andrew Siemsen and Bruce Vozeh<br />
By Peter A. Scandariato, Esq. Mayor Muti presented the new councilmen with their badges and<br />
business cards.<br />
Mayor Muti officially called the meeting to order.<br />
ROLL CALL:<br />
Present: Mayor Muti, Councilmembers Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh,<br />
Borough Administrator Nicholas Saros, Borough Attorney Per Scandariato, and Borough Clerk<br />
Meredith Bendian.<br />
Absent: None<br />
Mayor read the Open Public Meetings Law notice. Mayor welcomed members of the Board of Education<br />
and thanked them for attending this meeting.<br />
Resolution Number One: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
It Resolved that the By-Laws of the Borough Council of the Borough of Ramsey, New Jersey,<br />
dated 1984, and as subsequently amended, be and are hereby adopted as the By-Laws for the year 2006.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh NAYS: None<br />
Mayor opened the nominations for Council President. Councilman Bisaillon nominated Christopher<br />
Botta, seconded by Councilman Nalbandian. Mayor asked if there were any other nominations.<br />
Councilman Bisaillon moved that the nominations be closed, seconded by Heller, Carried. Mayor<br />
instructed the clerk to cast one ballot for Councilman Botta for Council President. Councilman Botta is<br />
declared and elected as Council President.<br />
Remarks By Newly Elected Council Members<br />
Councilman Siemsen thanked the voters for electing him and stated that he looked forward to serving the<br />
community. Councilman Siemsen thanked his wife, Michelle, for her support along with their two<br />
children, Amanda and Jonathan, as well as his parents. Councilman Siemsen stated that he grew up in<br />
this town. His background is in city planning and commercial relocations. There is very little land<br />
available for ratables and we must protect residential properties. The only means of developing our tax<br />
base will be through redevelopment of commercial properties. We must have pro-residential zoning. We<br />
must continue to strive to support our employees and volunteers. My thanks to all the volunteers. In<br />
particular, I am looking forward to working with our senior citizens; they are a valued resource. Creating<br />
a bridge between our seniors and young people is something I will strive to accomplish. Many American
lives have been sacrificed for the right to vote and I am happy to live in a country where we have that<br />
right. I am confident that we will come up with decisions that are in the best interest of Ramsey.<br />
Councilman Vozeh thanked everyone for being here and expressed his appreciation to the voters, friends,<br />
mother, and his wife and children. It comes with a responsibility which we do not take lightly. Former<br />
President Ronald Regan once said the nine most terrifying words in the English language were, “I am<br />
from the government and I am here to help”. In Ramsey, we need to work hard to make sure that quote<br />
does not ring true locally. We need to insure professional relationships and respect for all citizens.<br />
We need to have an open door coupled with an open mind and consider all the ramifications before we<br />
make a decision. We are public servants but we also have a need to function through a process and a<br />
systematic approach. Our role needs planning and process. While we need to strive to resolve issues as<br />
quickly as possible, we need to review the ramifications to all citizens. It doesn’t mean that no one is<br />
listening or no one cares, it is better to not shoot from the hip. I will be chairing the Finance and<br />
Administration and we will be looking at the health benefits options. This is a major issue. If a health<br />
benefit plan can be found that reduces costs and provide greater employee benefits, we are all for it.<br />
I believe we need an independent review of our options. It is a duty to make tough decisions. We need<br />
to be cognizant of the delicate balance between cost savings and level of service. Debate is healthy and<br />
we must remember not to polarize the town. I would like to thank my father who passed away a little<br />
more than a year ago, but it was his shining example and dedication to community service that guided me<br />
and put me here before you. Thank you for your trust.<br />
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Council President Botta thanked his colleagues and indicated that he hopes to be able to live up to the<br />
standards which are required for the new year. He looks forward to working with the newly elected<br />
councilmembers. The business of government isn’t always pretty, but we do the best we can and we want<br />
to push the agenda forward. He wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.<br />
Councilman Bisaillon joined the Mayor to present a plaque to Jack Roche who is retiring as president of<br />
the Board of Public Wroks. Mayor stated that there have been a number of challenges over the past 10<br />
years and expressed his appreciation to Jack for his dedication and service to the Board.<br />
Mayor announced that Bill Buckley, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment, is also retiring after 33 years<br />
of service to the Board. Mr. Buckley was unable to attend today.<br />
Council President Botta announced that outgoing Councilmembers Mario Ratto and Julie O’Brien were<br />
not here today but we do have plaques for them and thanked them for their service to the Borough.<br />
Mayor Muti opened the nominations for Class III member of the Planning Boarding. Councilman<br />
Nalbandian nominated Andrew Siemsen, seconded by Bisaillon. Nominations closed. Carried.<br />
Mayor instructed the clerk to cast one ballot for the unanimous election of Andrew Siemsen as the<br />
Class III member of the Planning Board.<br />
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Resolution Number Two – Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Be It Resolved that the regular meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Ramsey for the<br />
Year 2006 be the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the<br />
Agenda Work Session should it conclude prior to 8:30p.m. in the Council Chambers at Borough Hall.<br />
Agenda Work Sessions will precede the Council Meetings at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Work<br />
Session that is scheduled for the Council Meeting that follows the Monthly Work Session will begin at<br />
8:00 p.m. The regular Monthly Work Session will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each<br />
month. All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise announced. The Mayor and<br />
Council will hold its first meeting of 2007 on Monday, January 1, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Municipal<br />
Building for the purpose of reorganizing and conducting other business that may come before it and<br />
formal action may be taken on such matters.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Three: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Bisaillon<br />
Be It Resolved that the following list of Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department Officers be approved for the<br />
Year 2006:<br />
Line Officers:<br />
Chief Thomas Lanning<br />
Assistant Chief Michael Scalione<br />
Deputy Chief James Dougherty<br />
Captain Carl Held<br />
Captain James Kennedy<br />
Lieutenant Steve Forbes<br />
Lieutenant Pierre Gauthier<br />
Lieutenant John Davis<br />
Lieutenant Randy Sterbinsky<br />
Lieutenant Gary Paul<br />
Administrative Officers:<br />
President Kenny Bell<br />
Vice President Joe Lehr<br />
Treasurer Jane Zuroff<br />
Recording Secretary Miryam Fonken<br />
Financial Secretary Garry Tonnon<br />
Trustees<br />
Donald Heidt<br />
Jason Klein<br />
John Pasichnyk<br />
George Rough<br />
Randall Sterbinsky<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Mayor asked the officers to come forward for the oath of office.<br />
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Resolution Number Four: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Bisaillon<br />
Be It Resolved that the following list of Ramsey Volunteer Rescue Squad Officers be approved for the<br />
Year 2006:<br />
Line Officers:<br />
Chief Michael Burns<br />
Deputy Chief Jonathan Krehel<br />
Captain Joseph Manfredonia<br />
1 st Lieutenant Richard Muser<br />
2 nd Lieutenant Kelly Blayer<br />
3 rd Lieutenant Kathryn Tuttle<br />
Administrative Officers:<br />
President Erik Endress<br />
Vice President Carol Brady<br />
Secretary Kelly Vriesma<br />
Treasurer Kimberly Milstone<br />
Trustee Brian Phillips<br />
Trustee Kevin Tarzian<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
Members came forward for the oath of office.<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Five: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Bisaillon<br />
Be It Resolved that the following list of Ramsey Volunteer Ambulance Corps Officers be installed for the<br />
Year 2006:<br />
Line Officers:<br />
Administrative Officers:<br />
Trustees:<br />
Chief Steven Ahlstedt<br />
1st Lieutenant Jan Notte<br />
2nd Lieutenant Peter Gonzalves<br />
3rd Lieutenant Brian Behrmann<br />
President Jane DePiero<br />
Vice President William Lara<br />
Corresponding Secretary Colleen Gubala<br />
Treasurer Clayton Bridges<br />
Annette Young<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
Members came forward for the oath of office.<br />
NAYS: None<br />
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Communications From The Mayor<br />
Honorable Members Of The Council, I Hereby Make The Following Appointments:<br />
Beautification Committee<br />
Mark Madsen<br />
Alice Fjotland<br />
Marianne Kaplan<br />
Beverly O’Hearn<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Bisaillon<br />
Board of Education Liaison: Councilman Botta<br />
Citizens’ Budget Advisory Task Force<br />
Pamela Bonan<br />
Christopher Brady<br />
Stephen Daffron<br />
Ken Graves<br />
Steven Mendelsohn<br />
Albert Radom<br />
Peter Ruel<br />
Robert Timmes<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Vozeh<br />
Liaison To New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission<br />
Dean Cartier<br />
Public Advocate<br />
Harris Recht, Esq.<br />
Ramsey Historian<br />
Thomas A. Dater<br />
Ramsey Centennial Committee<br />
John L. Scerbo, Chairman<br />
Mayor Richard Muti<br />
Rev. Msgr. Lawerence W. Cull. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church<br />
Nancy Boone, Ramsey Historical Association<br />
Thomas Larsen, Knights of Columbus, Ramsey Council #3962<br />
Ron Kase, Ramsey Historical Association<br />
Joseph Barnes<br />
Jayne Barry<br />
Joan Baxer<br />
Philip Mones<br />
Debra Nalbandian<br />
Lynn Novak<br />
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Wendy Bloom<br />
Heather Brogowski<br />
Anita Cannata-Nowell<br />
Joe Carey<br />
JoAnn Carroll<br />
Dean Cartier, Jr.<br />
Robert Cella<br />
Becky Cella<br />
Edie Kielch D’Andrea<br />
Thomas Dater<br />
Peter DelVecchio<br />
Rich Eichen<br />
Harriet Fillmore<br />
Susan Flood<br />
Elaine Y. Fry<br />
Jackie Gersht<br />
Judith Grief<br />
Doris Griffin<br />
Joan Hamilton<br />
Alden Hansel<br />
Kristen Illes<br />
Christine Illes<br />
Michelle Kaczorowski<br />
Jim Keeney<br />
Joan Keeney<br />
Norm Kopack<br />
Ernie Larrat<br />
Michael Lonier<br />
Carol Loxton<br />
Jan Mansley<br />
Richard Mathieson<br />
Lisa McGrath<br />
Mary McLaughlin<br />
Anne O’Loughlin<br />
Dan Perino<br />
Diane Perino<br />
Peter Reganato<br />
Ken Reilly<br />
Christopher Rotella<br />
Rob Rottingen<br />
Mary Rottingen<br />
Donna Schifano<br />
Jeremy Schreiber<br />
Lauren Schreiber<br />
Margery Simpson<br />
Gene Sobeck<br />
Jan Taylor<br />
Lois Terrace<br />
Claudia Tirello<br />
Carol Watson<br />
Ann Webersinn<br />
Kathy Wild<br />
Susie Wilson<br />
Carol Krzeminski<br />
Marilyn Taylor<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Heller<br />
Ramsey Alliance Against Drug And Alcohol Abuse<br />
Mary McLaughlin, Coordinator<br />
Susie Wilson, Coordinator<br />
Mayor Richard Muti<br />
Nicholas C. Saros, Borough Administrator<br />
Sgt. Francis Alcaro<br />
D.A.R.E. Officer Tim Shoemaker<br />
Karen Barbato<br />
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Lucille Bell<br />
Liza Brienza<br />
Martha Carey<br />
Rebecca Cella<br />
Robert Cella<br />
Mary Connolly<br />
Patti dePiero<br />
Elizabeth Forsyth<br />
Joan Hamilton<br />
Chris Haskell<br />
David Lindstrom<br />
Susan Lindstrom<br />
Chrisanne Moger<br />
Trish Montini<br />
Susan Schou<br />
Dr. Roy Montessano, Superintendent of Schools<br />
Anthony Kemps, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent of Schools<br />
Susan Shou<br />
Eileen Smith<br />
Karin Vohs<br />
Roni Wildoner<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Nalbandian<br />
Ramsey Day Committee<br />
Nicholas C. Saros, Borough Administrator<br />
Michele Stecyna<br />
Council Liasion: Councilman Bisaillon<br />
Ramsey Representative – Community Development Committee<br />
Douglas Rennie<br />
Recycling Committee<br />
Henry Schumacher, Chairman<br />
Stanley Rutkowski,Vice Chairman<br />
John Jordan<br />
Harvey Ranzi<br />
Alex Stecyna<br />
Recycling Coordinator: Rev. Richard Creadick<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Bisaillon<br />
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Technology Task Force<br />
Raegan Greenshields, Chairperson<br />
Walter Aumiller<br />
Steven Boston<br />
George Bumiller<br />
Philip Lambert<br />
Peter Malvasi<br />
Joseph Morales<br />
Phil Schwartz<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Bisaillon<br />
Veterans’ Affairs Committee<br />
Fred Swallow<br />
Anthony Galasso<br />
Mayor administered the oath to the foregoing appointees.<br />
Environmental Commission (Three-Year Term)<br />
Nancy Sperling 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Patrick Nerney 1/06 12/31/07<br />
(Filling unexpired term of A. Siemsen)<br />
Deirdre Dillon 1/06 12/31/08<br />
(Planning Board Rep.)<br />
Angela Strollo 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Thomas Thompson 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Alternate No. 1 (2-years)<br />
Kyra Faison-Gardner 1/06 12/31/07<br />
Alternate No. 2 (1-year)<br />
Chris Rotella 1/06 12/31/06<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Siemsen<br />
Mayor administered the oath to Deirdre Dillon.<br />
LIBRARY BOARD<br />
Name Term Expires<br />
Mayor Richard Muti 1/06 12/31/06<br />
Peter Malvasi (Mayor’s Alternate) 1/06 12/31/06<br />
Fred Waring (Supt. of Schools Alternate) 1/06 12/31/06<br />
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Russell Johnson (1 year term) 1/06 12/31/06<br />
Michael Lonier (4 year term) 1/06 12/31/09<br />
Stephen Adams (2 year term) 1/06 12/31/07<br />
Marie O’Neil (3 year term) 1/06 12/31/06<br />
(Filling unexpired term of Michael Lonier)<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Nalbandian<br />
Mayor administered the oath to those who were present.<br />
Planning Board<br />
Name Term Expiration<br />
Richard Creadick Class II 1/06 12/31/06<br />
(1-year term)<br />
Councilman Andrew Siemsen Class III 1/06 12/31/06<br />
(1-year term)<br />
William Jones Class IV 1/06 12/31/09<br />
(4-year term)<br />
John Scerbo Class IV 1/06 12/31/09<br />
(4- year term)<br />
Deirdre Dillon Class IV 1/06 12/31/08<br />
(Environmental Liaison-3-year term)<br />
Alternate No. 1<br />
Steve Scheffers 1/05 12/31/06<br />
(2-year term)<br />
(Filling unexpired term of D. Dillon)<br />
Alternate No. 2<br />
Shawn Kirk 1/06 12/31/07<br />
(2- year term)<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Siemsen<br />
Mayor administered the oath to those who were present.<br />
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Recreation Commission<br />
(Five-Year Term)<br />
Name Term Expires<br />
Joseph Palmer 1/06 12/31/10<br />
William Patterson 1/06 12/31/10<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Vozeh<br />
Mayor administered the oath to William Patterson.<br />
Remarks from Council Members Who Have Not Spoken<br />
Councilman Bisaillon expressed his appreciation to all who were in attendance and especially to Jack<br />
Roche for his years of service to the Water Board, as well as Bill Buckley. My best wishes for his speedy<br />
recovery. The Borough employees work for all the citizens of this town and I want to thank them for their<br />
dedication. Volunteers do an outstanding job and I want to express my appreciation for the countless<br />
hours they spend serving us. I would like to thank my wife and my family. None of us could do this<br />
without the support of our families. A number of our employees are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and<br />
I would ask that you say Thank You when you see them returning. Stephen McNicholas from the Police<br />
Department is returning and we are glad he is back.<br />
Councilman Heller welcomed the new councilmembers. They are truly decent professionals. Jack Roche<br />
and Bill Buckley deserve our thanks. I will miss Jack’s professionalism. Joe and Julie tried to do what<br />
they believed to be in the best interests of the public. Being a councilmember is a unique opportunity. I<br />
wish you all a Happy New Year.<br />
Councilman Nalbandian wished everyone a happy and healthy 2006. Congratulations to Andrew and<br />
Bruce. I look forward to working with them. Congratulations to Chris Botta on being elected Council<br />
President. My thanks to Jack Roche and Bill Buckley for their years of service. It has been quite a<br />
learning experience. My thanks to the Borough Administrator, Borough Clerk and Deputy Borough<br />
Clerk. I truly enjoy working with all of the Borough employees. Meredith is our shining star who<br />
replaced Nancy Ecke-Hohmann. Cathy LaFleur was promoted to Deputy Court Administrator. Our tax<br />
collector, Hope Kotlarich, also retired this past year. It has been a privilege to be a member of the<br />
Planning Board, chaired by Dr. Rudy Iorio. I am also the liaison to the Library. I would like to thank my<br />
wife, Debbie, for her support. There are some late nights and long hours and I have a very supportive<br />
family. The police chief’s son was deployed to Iraq and I wish him a safe return. God bless all of you<br />
and your families during 2006.<br />
State of the Borough Message by Mayor Richard Muti (attached to this set of minutes).<br />
Mayor Muti presented his annual Mayor’s Awards to the following:<br />
Steve Adams – for special Olympics, O.E.M. and trustee of the Library;<br />
Eileen Wimberger (not at meeting) – raising funds for inner-city school children and<br />
finding homes for refugees;<br />
Susan Flood – fund raising for flood and tsunami victims;<br />
Helen Ahlstedt – management of the bus for senior citizens;<br />
Mary & Don McLaughlin – outstanding community residents for over 40 years;<br />
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William Lanning – Volunteer Fire Department;<br />
Rich Strangfeld – Volunteer Fire Department;<br />
Lee Fisher – 48 years as a volunteer Fire Department member;<br />
Seelig Lewitz – (not at this meeting) extraordinary service to the community;<br />
Ramsey Woman’s Club – extraordinary service to the Borough;<br />
Tom Dater – for extraordinary service to the community.<br />
At this point, there was a five minute intermission in the meeting.<br />
The following Appointments All Require Council Confirmation<br />
Board Of Adjustment (Four-Year Term)<br />
Name Term Expires<br />
Howard Cantor 1/06 12/31/08<br />
(Filling unexpired term of<br />
William Buckley)<br />
Alternate No. 2<br />
Vanessa Jachzel 1/06 12/31/07<br />
(2-year term)<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Siemsen<br />
Resolution Number Six: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Heller<br />
Be It Resolved that the above captioned appointments hereby be confirmed:<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh NAYS: None<br />
Board Of Health<br />
(Three-Year Term)<br />
Name Term Expires<br />
James A. Rogers 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Dr. John Pantazopoulos 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Joan Waring 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Alternate No. 1<br />
Denise Chetaitis 1/06 12/31/07<br />
(2-year term)<br />
Alternate No. 2 1/06 12/31/06<br />
Marilyn Taylor<br />
(2-year term)<br />
(Filling unexpired term of Denise Chetaitis)<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Botta<br />
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Resolution Number Seven: Introduced by Botta, seconded by Heller<br />
Be It Resolved that the above captioned appointments hereby be confirmed:<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh NAYS: None<br />
Board Of Public Works<br />
(Three-Year Term)<br />
Name Term Expires<br />
Glen Popolo 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Steven Burgio 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Bisaillon<br />
Resolution Number Eight: Introduced by Bisaillon, seconded by Botta<br />
Be It Resolved that the above appointments are hereby confirmed:<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh NAYS: None<br />
Design Review Board<br />
(Three-Year Term)<br />
Name Term Expires<br />
Nancy Boone 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Councilman Nalbandian 1/06 12/31/06<br />
Alternate No. 1<br />
Bonnie Waterman 1/06 12/31/06<br />
(Filling unexpired term of Steve Scheffers)<br />
Alternate No. 2<br />
Dana Autenrieth 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Liaisons And Professional Support: Nicholas C. Saros, Borough Administrator; Richard Mathieson,<br />
Finance Officer; Harold Reed, Borough Engineer; Robert Connell, Construction Code Official<br />
Resolution Number Nine: Introduced by Bisaillon, seconded by Siemsen<br />
Be It Resolved that the above appointments hereby be confirmed:<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Vozeh, Siemsen NAYS: None<br />
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Fine Arts Council<br />
Name Term Expires<br />
Peter DelVecchio<br />
(1-year term) 1/06 12/31/06<br />
Penny McCulloch 1/06 12/31/08<br />
(3-year term)<br />
VACANCY 1/06 12/31/08<br />
(3-year term)<br />
Michael Mandel 1/06 12/31/07<br />
(2-year term)<br />
VACANCY 1/06 12/31/06<br />
(1-year term)<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Botta<br />
Resolution Number Ten – Introduced by Botta, seconded by Heller<br />
Be It Resolved that the above appointments hereby be confirmed:<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh NAYS: None<br />
Pool Commission<br />
(Three-Year Term)<br />
Name Term Expires<br />
Peter Truax 1/06 12/31/08<br />
David Jones 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Donna Jordan 1/06 12/31/08<br />
Council Liaison: Councilman Heller<br />
Resolution Number Eleven: Introduced by Heller, seconded by Vozeh<br />
Be It Resolved that the above appointments hereby be confirmed:<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
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Resolution Number Twelve: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Be It Resolved that the following newspapers be designated as the official legal newspapers for<br />
the Borough of Ramsey for the year 2006:<br />
The Ridgewood News<br />
The Bergen Record<br />
The Star Ledger<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Thirteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Be It Resolved that Frederick J. Tomkins, CPA, RMA of Donohue, Gironda & Doria be appointed<br />
as the Auditor of the Borough of Ramsey for the year 2006:<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Fourteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
WHEREAS, the Borough of Ramsey requires professional services, and<br />
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the expenditures for such professional services will exceed the<br />
sum of $17,500.00 in said calendar year, and<br />
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the 2006 budget will contain the necessary appropriations<br />
estimated to be reasonable required for each of such professional services;<br />
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ramsey<br />
that the following appointments be made and are hereby made for the year 2006:<br />
Appraisal Systems, Tax Appraisers<br />
Dean Boorman and Associates, Planning Consultants<br />
Capital Alternatives, Grant Consultants<br />
Crew Engineers, Inc., Consulting Engineers<br />
Jeffrey Doolittle, L.S., Borough Surveyor<br />
Peter Kirch, L.S. Borough Surveyor for Tax Map Updates<br />
Hatch Mott MacDonald, Infrastructure and Environment<br />
Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor, Inc., Consulting Engineers<br />
Frederick J. Tomkins, CPA, RMA, Donohue, Gironda & Doria<br />
PMK Industries Inc., Engineers<br />
Dewberry-Goodkind, Inc., Engineers<br />
Schoor DePalma, Engineers & Consultants<br />
Peter A. Scandariato, Esq, Borough Attorney<br />
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid appointments were made without competitive<br />
bidding under the provisions of N.J.S.A 40A:11-5 which exempts from competitive bidding “professional<br />
services” rendered by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized professional and whose practice<br />
is regulated by law;<br />
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be published in a newspaper<br />
within ten (10) days of its passage as required by law.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
ABSTAIN: Nalbandian (Schoor DePalma only)<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Fifteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Be It Resolved that the interest will be charged at the rate of eight percent per annum on all<br />
delinquent taxes and six percent per annum on all delinquent assessments except that the rate will be one<br />
thousandth of one percent per annum of the taxes for any current quarter if the taxes for any current<br />
quarter if the taxes are paid during the first ten days of the same current quarter.<br />
Be It Further Resolved that the interest be charged by the Tax Collector in accordance with the<br />
provisions of Section 54:4-67 of the New Jersey Revised Status that effective immediately, the rate of<br />
interest to be charged on delinquent tax or assessment payments shall be 8 percent per annum of the first<br />
$1,500.00 of delinquency, and 18 percent per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00 to be<br />
calculated from the date the tax was payable until the date of actual payment.<br />
Be It Further Resolved if the Office of the Tax Collector is closed on the 10 th of February, May,<br />
August or November; then the rate of one thousandth of one percent per annum above described shall be<br />
extended to include the first business day thereafter.<br />
Be It Further Resolved that the interest rate shall revert to the rate of eight percent per annum for<br />
the first day of any current quarter unless the taxes of the same quarter are paid during the first 10 days of<br />
the same quarter or as otherwise provided in this resolution.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Sixteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Be It Resolved that the Tax Assessor be and is hereby authorized to defend County Board of<br />
Taxation and State Tax Court Appeals and to retain experts in connection therewith with the approval of<br />
the governing body; and<br />
Be It Further Resolved that any stipulations of settlement in connection with such matters or any<br />
reduction in tax assessments including non-litigation matters may be subject to the review, approval and<br />
authorization by the governing body.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
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Resolution Number Seventeen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Whereas, 40A:4-19 Local Budget Act provides that (where any contracts, commitments or<br />
payments are to be made prior to the final adoption of the 2006 budget) temporary appropriations be made<br />
for the purposes and amounts required in the manner and time therein provided;<br />
Whereas, the date of this resolution is within the first 30 days of 2006, and<br />
Whereas, the total appropriations in the 2005 budget, less appropriations made for capital<br />
improvement fund, debt service and relief of the poor (public assistance) are as follows:<br />
General $17,841,997.13<br />
Water-Sewer Utility $4,841,000.00<br />
Pool Utility $267,500.00<br />
Whereas, 26.25 percent of the total appropriations of the 2005 Budget, less appropriations for<br />
capital improvement fund, debt service and relief of the poor (public assistance), in the said 2006 Budget<br />
is as follows:<br />
General $4,683,519.00<br />
Water-Sewer Utility $1,270,762.50<br />
Pool Utility $70,218.75<br />
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Ramsey,<br />
County of Bergen that the following temporary appropriations be made and that a certified copy of this<br />
resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for his records.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Eighteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Be It Resolved that the Borough Treasurer and the other Borough Officials required to sign<br />
Borough checks be and they are hereby authorized to sign such checks for the payment of the following<br />
remaining expenses: Insurance, Payroll, School Tax, County Tax, Trust Account Checks, Refunds,<br />
Postage and<br />
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Be It Further Resolved that such persons may sign and disburse such checks prior to governing<br />
body approval of the subject voucher covering such items provided the voucher is properly completed by<br />
the claimant, and<br />
Be It Further Resolved that all vouchers covering such payments shall be presented to the<br />
governing body for formal approval at the next ensuing meeting of the governing body.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Nineteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Whereas, by directive of the County Board of Taxation, under Rule 18:12A-16 (C), any and all tax<br />
appeals and stipulations for increase and decrease shall be submitted to the County Board of Taxation by<br />
the local Tax Collector and/or Tax Assessor on behalf of the Borough of Ramsey for the year 2006 and<br />
are hereby authorized by this governing body for disposition by the County Board of Taxation.<br />
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ramsey, County of<br />
Bergen and State of New Jersey, that this resolution as heretofore stated shall be approved by this<br />
governing body, and<br />
Be It Resolved that the Borough Clerk be instructed to submit a certified copy of this resolution to<br />
the Borough Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, and Bergen County Board of Taxation.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Twenty: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Be It Resolved that the Borough Administrator be and he is hereby authorized to purchase goods,<br />
equipment, materials and services through the State Purchasing programs during the year 2006:<br />
AYES; Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Twenty-One: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Be It Resolved that in addition to all interest charges, a six percent penalty shall be charged to a<br />
taxpayer with a tax delinquency in excess of $10,000.00 who fails to pay the delinquency prior to the end<br />
of the calendar year, and that such six percent penalty shall be computed on the amount of the<br />
delinquency.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh NAYS: None<br />
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Resolution Number Twenty-Two: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Be It Resolved that the Collector of Taxes for the Borough of Ramsey be and is hereby authorized<br />
to conduct the annual sale of delinquent taxes for the calendar years 2005-2006 in accordance with<br />
N.J.S.A. 54:5-19.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Twenty-Three: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Borough Administrator<br />
Borough Clerk<br />
Deputy Borough Clerk<br />
Borough Attorney<br />
Municipal Court Judge<br />
Court Administrator<br />
Deputy Court Administrator<br />
Prosecutor<br />
Public Defender<br />
Assistant Prosecutors<br />
Assistant Public Defenders<br />
Tax Collector<br />
Chief Financial Officer<br />
Treasurer<br />
Tax Assessor<br />
Tax Search Officer<br />
Assessment Search Officer<br />
Assistant Assessment Search Officer<br />
Borough Atlas Search Officer<br />
Assistant Borough Atlas Search Officer<br />
Borough Engineer<br />
Superintendent of Public Works<br />
Temporary Housing Officer<br />
Zoning Officer<br />
Recycling Coordinator<br />
Fire Sub-Code Official<br />
Fire Official<br />
Electrical Sub-Code Official /Inspector<br />
Plumbing Field Inspector<br />
Electrical Sub-Code Official/Inspector<br />
Construction Code Official<br />
Nicholas C. Saros<br />
Meredith Bendian<br />
Sherry Richards<br />
Peter A. Scandariato, Esq.<br />
Vincent N. Marino<br />
Mary J. Pasichnyk<br />
Catherine LaFleur<br />
Christopher E. Martin, Esq.<br />
Robert C. Welch Jr. Esq.<br />
Patrick Nerney, Esq.<br />
Daniel McNerney, Esq.<br />
Steven H. Scheffers, Esq.<br />
Kathleen Lawn<br />
Richard Mathieson<br />
Richard Mathieson<br />
Angela Mattiace<br />
Kathy Vetter<br />
Ann Davaris<br />
Richard Mammone<br />
Sally Wiegand<br />
Richard Mammone<br />
Harold Reed<br />
William H. Horton, Jr.<br />
Richard Mammone<br />
Richard Mammone<br />
Richard Creadick<br />
Robert Connell<br />
Frank Agatielli<br />
Brian Vanore<br />
James Zaconie<br />
Brian Venore<br />
Robert Connell<br />
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Special Officers/Matrons<br />
School Marshals<br />
Substitutes<br />
Debbie Bonkowski<br />
Tina Lanning<br />
Gail Lawson<br />
Gina Leonard<br />
Pam Malon<br />
Cynthia Palmadesso<br />
Gladys Terry<br />
Joan Walker<br />
James Bollenbacher<br />
Lawrence Borst<br />
Rita Bowerfind<br />
Elizabeth Checklick<br />
Dave Getlin<br />
Nancy Guiliano<br />
Joann Godwin<br />
Francine Griesco<br />
Dennis Johnston<br />
Andrew Kelly<br />
L. Lanning<br />
Eileen Malstein<br />
Elizabeth Mariani<br />
Beatrice Masquelier<br />
Charles O’Rourke<br />
Patrick Passaro<br />
Ignazio Stravato<br />
Tara Sutherland<br />
C. Thompson<br />
George Tice<br />
Richard Tully<br />
Peggy Warnet<br />
Cheryl White<br />
John Wisneski<br />
H. Ahlstedt<br />
B. Alberse<br />
G. Johnson<br />
A. Nicholson<br />
C. Olb<br />
M. Pearson<br />
D. Spence<br />
Be It Resolved that the above appointments be and are hereby confirmed for the year 2006.<br />
AYES; Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
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Mayor administered the oath of office to those appointees who were present.<br />
Resolution Number Twenty-Four: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Heller<br />
Be It Resolved that Harry D. Norton, Jr., Esq. of Norton, Arpert, Sheehy and Higgins, P.C.; 1<br />
Garret Mountain Plaza West, West Paterson, NJ 07424-3396 be and he is hereby appointed as Special<br />
Counsel for the Borough of Ramsey at a rate of $100.00 per hour.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Twenty-Five: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Bisaillon<br />
Be It Resolved that the following appointment is hereby confirmed for the year 2006.<br />
Richard Silvia as Fire Inspector for the Fire Prevention Bureau under the following terms and<br />
conditions:<br />
1. Silvia shall be responsible for approximately 190 life-hazard inspections (and any<br />
re-inspections that are necessary) and approximately 335 non-life hazard fire<br />
inspections (and any re-inspections that are necessary) under the direction of the<br />
Fire Official of the Borough of Ramsey. He shall also perform any other duties<br />
falling within the job description of Fire Inspector as assigned by the Fire Official<br />
without additional compensation.<br />
2. Silvia shall be paid $24,000.00 plus any union increment for<br />
2006 for such inspections and other duties in the usual biweekly<br />
method of payment. It is expressly understood that this<br />
is a part-time position not subject to any employee benefits, and<br />
Silvia waives any claims to benefits of any kind. Silvia shall<br />
work an average of three (3) 7-hour days per week.<br />
3. Silvia will be called upon to participate in one meeting per month with senior<br />
officers of the Ramsey Fire Department to help coordinate activities between the<br />
Fire Department and the Fire Prevention Bureau. There shall be no extra<br />
compensation for such meetings.<br />
4. This appointment is contingent on Silvia’s written acceptance of the above terms<br />
and conditions within ten days of the enactment of this resolution.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Vozeh, Siemsen<br />
NAYS: None<br />
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Resolution Number Twenty-Six: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Bisaillon<br />
Be It Resolved that the following appointment is hereby confirmed for the year 2006.<br />
Bruce Greenwood as Fire Inspector for the Fire Prevention Bureau under the following terms and<br />
conditions:<br />
1. Greenwood shall be responsible for approximately 150 non-life hazard fire inspections<br />
(and any re-inspections that are necessary) under the direction of the Fire Official of<br />
the Borough of Ramsey. He shall also perform any other duties falling within the job<br />
description of Fire Inspector as assigned by the Fire Official.<br />
2. Greenwood shall be paid $4,634.24 plus any union increment for<br />
2006 for such inspections and other duties in the usual bi-weekly<br />
method of payment. Any increase in the number of inspections<br />
assigned to Greenwood by the Fire Official shall result in a pro<br />
rata increase of decrease in Greenwood’s compensation as Fire<br />
Inspector, except that there shall be no change in compensation if<br />
the number of inspections assigned falls within the range of 140 to<br />
160. The pro rata amount shall be $30.09 per inspection.<br />
3. This appointment is contingent on Greenwood’s written acceptance of the above terms<br />
and conditions within ten days of the enactment of this resolution.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Twenty-Seven: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Bisaillon<br />
Be It Resolved that the following appointment is hereby confirmed for the year 2006.<br />
Yuri Metelow as Fire Inspector for the Fire Prevention Bureau under the following terms<br />
and conditions:<br />
1. Metelow shall be responsible for all smoke alarm and<br />
carbon monoxide alarm inspections (and any reinspections<br />
that are necessary) in the Borough of Ramsey<br />
under the direction of and as assigned by the Fire Official of the Borough of<br />
Ramsey. He shall also perform any other duties falling within the job<br />
description of Fire Inspector as assigned by the Fire Official.<br />
2. Metelow shall be paid $4,634.24 plus any union increment<br />
for 2006 for such inspections and duties in the usual biweekly<br />
method of payment.<br />
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3. This appointment is contingent on Metelow’s written<br />
acceptance of the above terms and conditions within ten<br />
days of the enactment of this resolution.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh NAYS: None<br />
Resolution: Number Twenty-Eight: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Bisaillon<br />
Be It Resolved that the following appointment is hereby confirmed for the year 2006:<br />
Tanis LaManna as Fire Inspector for the Fire Prevention Bureau under the following terms<br />
and conditions:<br />
1. LaManna shall be responsible for approximately 150 non-life<br />
hazard fire inspections (and any re-inspections that are<br />
necessary) under the direction of the Fire Official of the<br />
Borough of Ramsey. She shall also perform any other duties<br />
falling within the job description of Fire Inspector as assigned<br />
by the Fire Official.<br />
2. LaManna shall be paid $4,634.24 plus any union increment for<br />
2006 for such inspections and other duties in the usual biweekly<br />
method of payment. Any increase or decrease in the<br />
number of inspections assigned to LaManna by the Fire Official<br />
shall result in a pro rata increase of decrease in LaManna’s<br />
compensation as Fire Inspector, except that there shall be no<br />
change in compensation if the number of inspections assigned<br />
falls within the range of 140 to 160. The pro rata amount shall<br />
be $30.90 per inspection.<br />
3. This appointment is contingent on LaManna’s written<br />
acceptance of the above terms and conditions within ten days of<br />
the enactment of this resolution.<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Resolution Number Twenty-Nine: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Heller<br />
Be It Resolved that the following appointments be made and confirmed for the year 2006.<br />
Office of Emergency Management, Dir.<br />
Office of Emergency Management, Deputy Dir.<br />
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Michael Adams<br />
Bruce Greenwood
Office of Emergency Management, Deputy Dir.<br />
Glen Karpovich<br />
Office of Emergency Management, Deputy Dir. Sgt. Angelo LaManna<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh NAYS: None<br />
Mayor administered the oath of office to those who were present.<br />
Resolution Number Thirty: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Heller<br />
Be It Resolved that the following members of the Office of Emergency Management Local<br />
Emergency Planning Committee be appointed for 2006:<br />
Mayor Richard Muti, Chief Executive<br />
Councilman Arthur M. Nalbandian, Public Safety Chairman<br />
Michael Adams, OEM & OCT Coordinator, LEPC Chairman, CERT Team Leader,<br />
Citizens Corps Director<br />
Bruce Greenwood, OEM Deputy Coordinator, RTK & ICS Officer<br />
Glen Karpovich, OEM Deputy Coordinator, EOC Officer<br />
Sgt. Angelo LaManna, OEM Deputy Coordinator, Public Safety Liaison<br />
Wayne Lemme, OEM RADEF Officer<br />
Louis Janicek, OEM RACES Officer<br />
Michael Greenshields, OEM Shelter Management& Mitigation Officer<br />
Nicholas C. Saros, Borough Administrator<br />
Peter A. Scandariato, Esq., Borough Attorney<br />
Meredith Bendian, Borough Clerk<br />
Chief Bryan Gurney, Ramsey Police Department<br />
Fire Chief Thomas Lanning, RFD<br />
Chief Steven Ahlstedt, Ramsey Ambulance Corps<br />
Chief Mike Burns, Ramsey Rescue Squad<br />
William Horton, Public Works Superintendent<br />
Leo Egan, Sanitarian, Board of Health<br />
Sgt. Francis Alcaro, RPD, Youth and Senior Citizen Liaison<br />
Dr. Roy Montesano, Superintendent of Schools<br />
Eleanor Harmon, City Editor, Home and Store News<br />
Mona Bookman, Disaster Chairman, American Red Cross<br />
Michelle Damiani, Liaison, Rockland Electric<br />
James Keeney, OEM Government Liaison<br />
Claudia Monteith, OEM Bio-Terrorism Consultant<br />
Ralph Venturini, CERT Team Program Manager<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
Mayor administered the oath to those who were present.<br />
NAYS: None<br />
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Resolution Number Thirty-One: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian<br />
Be It Resolved that the following financial institutions be designated as the official depositories<br />
for the Borough of Ramsey for its fund for the year 2006:<br />
Commerce Bank<br />
Hudson United Bank<br />
State Of New Jersey Management Fund<br />
World Savings Bank<br />
Bank of America<br />
Valley National Bank<br />
The Trust Company Of New Jersey<br />
Bank Of New York<br />
Interchange Bank<br />
Washington Mutual<br />
North Fork Bank<br />
AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
NAYS: None<br />
Council Committee Responsibilities<br />
Council Members<br />
Committee Chairman Members<br />
Finance and Administration Vozeh Botta, Nalbandian<br />
Public Safety Nalbandian Heller, Bisaillon<br />
Health, Education & Social Services Botta Siemsen , Vozeh<br />
Building and Zoning Siemsen Nalbandian, Bisaillon<br />
Public & Governmental Relations Heller Siemsen, Vozeh<br />
Utilities, Building and Grounds Bisaillon Botta, Heller<br />
Joint Committee with Ramsey Botta Nalbandian, Vozeh<br />
Board of Education<br />
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Council Liaison Responsibilities<br />
Finance & Administration<br />
Citizens Budget Advisory Task Force<br />
Recreation Commission<br />
Pool Commission<br />
Library Board<br />
School Board<br />
Public Safety<br />
Office of Emergency Management<br />
Drug Alliance<br />
Traffic Safety Committee<br />
Health, Education & Social Services<br />
Board of Health<br />
Environmental<br />
Fine Arts<br />
Ramsey Responds<br />
Building And Zoning<br />
Design Review Board<br />
Shade Tree<br />
Board of Adjustment<br />
Public & Governmental Relations<br />
Civic Organizations<br />
Ramsey Senior Citizens<br />
& Ramsey Senior Center, Inc.<br />
Youth Guidance<br />
Utilities, Buildings & Grounds<br />
Recycling<br />
Beautification<br />
Board of Public Works (Water Board)<br />
Council Members<br />
Vozeh<br />
Vozeh<br />
Vozeh<br />
Heller<br />
Nalbandian<br />
Botta<br />
Nalbandian<br />
Nalbandian<br />
Nalbandian<br />
Nalbandian<br />
Botta<br />
Botta<br />
Siemsen<br />
Botta<br />
Botta<br />
Siemsen<br />
Nalbandian<br />
Siemsen<br />
Siemsen<br />
Heller<br />
Heller<br />
Heller<br />
Heller<br />
Bisaillon<br />
Bisaillon<br />
Bisaillon<br />
Bisaillon<br />
Other Liaison Responsibilities<br />
Ramsey Centennial Committee<br />
Ramsey Day Committee<br />
Technology/ Web Design Task Force<br />
Heller<br />
Bisaillon<br />
Bisaillon<br />
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Public Comment - None<br />
Closing Remarks From Mayor Richard Muti<br />
Mayor thanked Sherry Richards, and Meredith Bendian for an outstanding job at her first Reorganization<br />
Meeting.<br />
Motion To Adjourn<br />
Motion by Heller, seconded by Bisaillon, to adjourn the meeting. Carried.<br />
/ad<br />
Meredith Bendian<br />
Borough Clerk<br />
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