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Englewood Cliffs re-org

Borough booming despiteeconomyBy Tara DriggsStaff Writer | Jan. 8 2009

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS Despite the failing economy and many financial

challenges and that took place during 2008, Englewood Cliffs came out on top

and successfully fulfilled the major goals set by the mayor and council.

At the annual re-organization meeting Jan. 6, Mayor Joseph Parisi reviewedthe completed projects and numerous other achievements of the 2008

officials. One of the major accomplishments of the year was the completion of

the upgrade of the storm water system.

Photo by Kevin Riley

JudgeMaurice J. Gallipoli, left, swears in newly elected councilman

Robert Agresta, one of two Republicans who ousted the incumbent

Democrats in the November election, as his family looks on.

In addition, the Borough formed the Storm Management/Green Committee to

study increased storm water runoff, a problem that has hit home for many

local residents.

"We are fortunate to have the volunteer efforts of Andy Bellina, a professional

engineer with the DEP and whose expertise is in storm water management

and environmentally friendly, green initiatives," Parisi said. "Andy and histeam will work with all of our departments, personnel, boards and corporate

citizens to enhance our environmental awareness."

As for public safety, the mayor also mentioned the "revitalization of the

Ambulance Corps" and the extensive training of the Police Department. Over

the past year, the Englewood Cliffs Police Department has been conducting

additional life-saving drills to prepare for a variety of emergency

circumstances.

Finally, one of the biggest challenges the Borough faced in 2008 was the

ordered tax re-evaluation.

"I am excited to share with you that our plan is already in progress and we

are requesting a reassessment of our properties," Parisi said. "The resolution

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to begin this challenge was approved last November and our tax appeal

attorney has already begun the process."

Although the Borough had a successful year on many levels, the current

financial status of the country has brought about a few major changes for

2009.

The mayor stated that he is going to institute a "salary freeze for all

departments and professionals and set up a committee to study and re-

evaluate the compensations structure" of employees.

He is also looking to eliminate the Jerry Frank ordinance and replace it with

traditional disability insurance. In addition, a restructuring of the Police

Department to reduce costs is planned.

With the new year comes two new councilmen, Republicans Robert Agresta

and Eric Petrone. Replacing Councilwomen Patricia Drimones and Lynn Norton,

the mayor said that the newcomers had "large shoes to fill."

"Now that the election season has ended, I have resolved to put partisan

politics aside," Agresta noted. "Among this council, we will often find common

ground and even a consensus. On the other hand we will also disagree at

times. We should embrace the disagreement."

"A lot of people thought we were crazy running as Republicans in a Democratic

county, state, a predominantly Democratic region and judging by this past

presidential election, a pretty left -leaning country," added Petrone. "But we

worked hard, we stuck to our message and we just trusted in the process.

Now my main goal as councilman is to work with whoever has this

communitys best interest in mind."

Mayor Parisi concluded by promising to give 110 percent of himself and

requiring the council to do the same.

"I am constantly telling our municipal staff that we are a service-oriented

community," said Parisi. "And as your mayor, I am at your service."

E-mail: driggs@northjersey.com or call 201-894-6709

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