MINUTES FOR BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING

MINUTES FOR BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING Monday, December 18, 2017

7:40 PM – Council Chambers, 1 Municipal Plaza, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building

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I. Call to Order

Twelfth Regular Meeting of the Township Council.

Mayor Venezia called the meeting to Order at 7:40 p.m.

Notice of the time, date, location and agenda of this meeting, to the extent then known was provided at least forty-eight (48)

hours prior to the commencement of this meeting in the following manner pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 231 of the Law

of 1975 (The Open Public Meeting Act).

1. By posting such notice on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building, and

2. By email notification generated by IQM2 software to the offices of the Independent Press, Bloomfield Life, the Star

Ledger, Patch, Baristanet and TAPinto Bloomfield.

This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call showed the following:

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived

Jenny Mundell First Ward Councilwoman Present

Nicholas Joanow Second Ward Councilman Present

Carlos Bernard Third Ward Councilman Absent

Wartyna Davis Councilwoman Present

Ted Gamble Councilman Present

Carlos Pomares Councilman Present

Michael J. Venezia Mayor Present

Also present were Louise M. Palagano, Municipal Clerk, Township Administrator Matthew Watkins, Township Attorney

Michael Parlavecchio and Township Engineer, Paul Lasek.

II. Proclamations

None.

III. Presentation

F. Michael Fitzpatrick, the Township’s Health Officer, took the opportunity to introduce to the public and the Council

the Township’s Resident Survey for the Bloomfield 2017 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey. Mr. Fitzpatrick asked

each resident to participate in the survey and explained how copies could be obtained.

IV. Minutes Approval

Mayor Venezia asked for the approval of Minutes of previous meetings, after which Councilwoman Mundell moved,

and Councilman Joanow seconded, the approval of the following:

1. Minutes of November 13, 2017 Conference Meeting

2. Minutes of November 27, 2017 Regular Meeting

Vote showed the following:

Councilwoman Mundell – Yes Councilwoman Davis – Yes

Councilman Joanow – Yes Councilman Gamble – Yes

Councilman Bernard – Absent Councilman Pomares – Yes

Mayor Venezia - Yes

Regular Meeting Minutes of Meeting December 18, 2017


V. Opening and Reading of Bids

No bids were opened at the Meeting.

VI. Administrative Agenda Presented by the Township Administrator

No Administrative Agenda was presented by the Township Administrator.

VII. Reports of Special Council Committees

No Reports of Special Council Committees were presented at the Meeting.

VIII. Communications

Mayor Venezia called for Communications.

Louise M. Palagano, Municipal Clerk, stated that seven (7) written communications had been received. The first was

Communication Center Notification Report from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection regarding an oil spill at 50

Yantecaw Avenue. The next was a Press Release dated November 30, 2017 informing the public that the Township had received

an honorable mention by the NJ League of Municipalities and Department of Community Affairs’ 2017 Annual Innovation in

Governance Awards for its public records portal. The next was a letter dated November 21, 2017 from Avalon Bay Communities

in which the Township was informed that the company had donated a Shop Rite gift card to the Township so that the local food

pantries could be replenished with pantry supplies for the forthcoming holiday season. The next was a letter dated November 15,

2017 from Public Service Electric & Gas in which the Township was informed that PSE&G had submitted its application to the

NJ Department of Environmental Protection for Modified Statewide Freshwater Wetlands General Permits #1, #2 and #21 and

Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit for the Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Existing Underground and Overhead

Electric Distribution Facilities, and selective herbicide application in riparian zones within Electric Distribution and Public

Rights-of-Way. The next was a notification from the Board of Public Utilities regarding its NJ Clean Energy Program. The next

was a letter to adjacent property owners from the owner of 128 Jerome Place regarding its variance application scheduled to be

heard before the Township’s Zoning Board on December 7, 2018. The last was a letter dated December 18, 2017 from

Councilman Carlos Pomares in which he tendered his resignation as a Councilmember at-Large due to his recent election to the

Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Mayor Venezia then opened the public comment portion of the meeting.

Michele Ostrynski of Bloomfield, New Jersey, took the microphone and asked when the public might receive a status

report/update on the Township’s water supply.

Connor Curtin of Bloomfield, New Jersey, took the microphone to comment upon the Township’s broadband

connection.

Mayor Venezia thanked the speakers for their comments and asked for a motion to close the public comment portion of

the meeting which was moved by Councilman Gamble and seconded by Councilman Joanow.


Councilwoman Mundell – Yes Councilwoman Davis – Yes

Councilman Joanow – Yes Councilman Gamble – Yes

Councilman Bernard – Absent Councilman Pomares - Yes

Mayor Venezia - Yes

IX. Introduction of Proposed Ordinances on First Reading

Mayor Venezia stated that there were no Proposed Ordinances on First Reading.

X. Hearing Upon, Adoption or Amendment of Proposed Ordinances on Second Reading

Mayor Venezia called for the Hearing, Adoption of Amendment of Proposed Ordinances, after which the following

Ordinances were adopted:

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 387 OF THE BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP CODE,

PROVIDING PARKING FOR PHYSICALLY LIMITED PERSONS

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield, County of Essex, State of New Jersey,

as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 387, entitled: “PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED”, Section 387-4A “Enumeration of restricted

parking areas”, of the Code of the Township of Bloomfield is hereby amended by the addition of the following:


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(542) Berkeley Avenue, west curb, starting at a point 712 feet south of the southerly curb line of

Franklin Street and running 20 feet north therefrom (136 Berkeley Avenue)

(543) Vine Street, south curb, starting at a point 115 feet west of the westerly curb line of

Walnut Street and running 20 feet west therefrom (10 Vine Street)

(544) Ella Street, west curb, starting at a point 92 feet north of the northerly curb line of

Cross Street and running 20 feet north therefrom (36 Ella Street)

(545) Franklin Street, south curb, starting at a point 154 feet of the westerly curb line of

Hill Street and running 20 feet west therefrom (275 Franklin Street)

(546) Howard Street, north curb, starting at a point 427 feet of easterly curb line of

Broughton Avenue and running 20 feet east therefrom (34 Howard Street)

(547) Leslie Street, east curb, starting at a point 450 feet of the southerly curb line of

Abington Avenue and running 20 feet south therefrom (140 Leslie Street)

(548) North 15th Street, east curb, starting at a point 223 feet south of the southerly curb line of

Beardsley Avenue and running 20 feet south therefrom (202 North 15th Street)

(549) Mount Vernon Avenue, east curb, starting at a point 175 feet west of the westerly curb line

of Chapel Street and running 20 feet west therefrom (34 Mount Vernon Avenue)

Section 2. All ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the law.

There being no comments from the public or the Council, Mayor Venezia asked the Municipal Clerk to call the Roll.


RESULT: ADOPT [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Nicholas Joanow, Second Ward Councilman

SECONDER: Wartyna Davis, Councilwoman

AYES: Mundell, Joanow, Davis, Gamble, Pomares, Venezia

ABSENT: Carlos Bernard

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 254, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, ARTICLE III, " Parking, Standing and

Stopping”, §254-18 “Parking prohibited at all times”


as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 254 “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, Article III Parking, Standing and Stopping, § 254-18, “Parking

Prohibited at All Times”, of the Code of the Township of Bloomfield, County of Essex, State of New Jersey, is hereby amended

by the addition of the following to § 254-54 Schedule XIV: Parking Prohibited at All Times:

Name of Street Side Location Broughton Avenue West Starting at a ;point 25 feet north of the northerly curb line of Birch Street and running 22

feet there from












AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 254, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, ARTICLE II § 254-11 “Traffic

Regulations” §254-48 SCHEDULE VIII: “Stop Intersection”


as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 254 “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, ARTICLE II § 254-11 “Traffic

Regulations” §254-48 SCHEDULE VIII: “Stop Intersection”, of the Code of the Township of Bloomfield, County of Essex, State

of New Jersey, is hereby amended by the addition of the following:

Stop sign on Direction of Travel At Intersection of

Mill Street Southeast Birch Street




MOVER: Wartyna Davis, Councilwoman

SECONDER: Ted Gamble, Councilman



AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 75, POLICE DEPARTMENT, ARTICLE I “General Provisions” IN THE

CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD, ESSEX, COUNTY, NEW JERSEY


as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 75 “Police Department” Article I “General Provisions” of the Code of the Township of Bloomfield,

County of Essex, State of New Jersey, is hereby amended by the addition of the following:

§ 75-5.1 Township - Controlled Side Work Fees.

A. Classification #1

Township originated based rates

For Board of Education, public entities, BCA, Township Recreation

i. Hourly Rate Range of $33 to $62/per hour

ii. No administrative fee.

B. Classification #2

Vendors requesting security for private businesses



i. Hourly Rate of $33 per hour, plus $5 per hour administrative fee

C. Classification #3

Special Events (eg. Emergency security details; movies/commercial filming)

i. Hourly Rate of $70 per hour, plus $5 per hour administrative fee.

D. Classification #4

Construction/Utility Company request for Traffic Control

i. Hourly Rate of $70 per hour, plus $5 per hour administrative fee.

E. Classification #5

Bloomfield College security details

i. All College events. Hourly Rate of $50 per hour, plus $5 per hour administrative fee.

F. Use of Township Police Vehicles

i. Hourly Rate of $15 per hour, per vehicle, will be added to hourly work rate.

G. Requirement of a Supervisor for an event

i. Whenever an event or detail is utilizing 3 or more Police Officers a Supervisor will be

Required and receive a rate of $10 dollars above the Police Officer rate for the detail.






MOVER: Ted Gamble, Councilman

SECONDER: Carlos Pomares, Councilman



XI. Consent Resolutions

Mayor Venezia called for the Consent Agenda Resolutions, after which the following forty-eight (48) Consent Agenda

Resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE TIMES, DATES AND PLACES OF REGULAR AND CONFERENCE

MEETINGS OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD, ESSEX COUNTY, NEW

JERSEY PURSUANT TO THE “OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW” P.L. 1975, CHAPTER 231

WHEREAS, the “Open Public Meetings Law”, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, requires that notice be given to the public of

the times, dates and places of all regular meetings and all conference meetings of the public bodies to which reference is made in

said law.



NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield, County of

Essex, State of New Jersey that the following are the times, dates and places of the conference and regular meetings of the

Bloomfield Township Council for the year 2018:

January 3, 2018 Wednesday Organizational Meeting 6:30 P.M.

January 8, 2018 Monday Conference 7:00 P.M.

January 22, 2018 Monday Regular 7:00 P.M

February 5, 2018 Monday Conference 7:00 P.M.

February 26, 2018 Monday Regular 7:00 P.M.

March 5, 2018 Monday Conference 7:00 P.M.

March 19, 2018 Monday Regular 7:00 P.M.

April 9, 2018 Monday Conference 7:00 P.M.

April 23, 2018 Monday Regular 7:00 P.M.

May 7, 2018 Monday Conference 7:00 P.M.

May 21, 2018 Monday Regular 7:00 P.M.

June 18, 2018 Monday Conference 7:00 P.M.

June 25, 2018 Monday Regular 7:00 P.M.

July 16, 2018 Monday Conference 7:00 P.M.

July 23, 2018 Monday Regular 7:00 P.M.

August 20, 2018 (Combined

Conference/Regular Meeting)

Monday Conference/Regular 6:30/Regular

Meeting

Immediately

Follows

September 10, 2018 Monday Conference 7:00 P.M.

September 24, 2018 Monday Regular 7:00 P.M.

October 15, 2018 Monday Conference 7:00 P.M.

October 29, 2018 Monday Regular 7:00 P.M.

November 19, 2018 Monday Conference 7:00 P.M.

November 26, 2018 Monday Regular 7:00 P.M.

December 3, 2018 Monday Conference 7:00 P.M.

December 17, 2018 Monday Conference/Regular 6:30/Regular

Meeting

Immediately

Follows

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all conference meetings of the Bloomfield Township Council shall be conducted

at 7:00 P.M. in Room 205 of the Law Enforcement Building, Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, New Jersey; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all regular meetings of the Bloomfield Township Council shall be conducted at

7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, New Jersey; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Municipal Clerk is authorized and directed to furnish certified copies of this

resolution to Channels 30/35, Bloomfield Life, which is the official newspaper for the Township of Bloomfield, and the

Independent Press and The Star-Ledger, which newspaper is circulated daily in the Township of Bloomfield, which in the

opinion of the Township Council of the Township of Bloomfield, are newspapers which have the greatest likelihood of informing

the public in the Township of Bloomfield; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post a certified copy of

this resolution on the bulletin board located on the first floor of the Municipal Building, Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, New



Jersey.

RESULT: APPROVED BY CONSENSUS

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD 2018 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

WHEREAS, the Township must established the 2018 Holiday schedule for non-contractual/non unionized employees

of the Township.


Essex, State of New Jersey that the 2018 Holiday Schedule for non-contractual/non unionized employees is as follows:

New Year’s Day Monday, January 1st

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 15th

President’s Day Monday, February 19th

Good Friday Friday, March 30th

Memorial Day Monday, May 28th

Independence Day Wednesday, July 4th

Labor Day Monday, September 3rd

Columbus Day Monday, October 8th

Veteran’s Day Monday, November 12th (observed)

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 22nd

Day after Thanksgiving Friday, November 23rd

Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25th

Floating Holiday Taken at the employee’s discretion and approved by their Department Head.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post a certified copy of

this resolution on the bulletin board located on the first floor of the Municipal Building, Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, N.J.


RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER 2017 YEAR END HOLIDAY

CRACKDOWN

WHEREAS, impaired drivers on our nation’s roads killed 10,497 people in 2016; and

WHEREAS, 20% of motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey are alcohol-related; and

WHEREAS, an enforcement crackdown is planned to combat impaired driving; and

WHEREAS, the season at the end of the year is traditionally a time of social gatherings which often include alcohol;

and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, has asked law enforcement agencies

throughout the state to participate in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year End Holiday Crackdown; and



Whereas, the project will involve increased impaired driving enforcement from December 8, 2017 through January 1,

2018; and

WHEREAS, an increase in impaired driving enforcement and a reduction in impaired driving will save lives on our

roadways;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED that Township of Bloomfield, NJ declares its support for the Drive Sober

or Get Pulled Over 2017 Year End Holiday Crackdown from December 8, 2017 through January 1, 2018 and pledges to increase

awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.


RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING AMENDING TWO DPW SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO PERMANENT PART-

TIME MAINTENANCE WORKERS

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield Department of Public Works and Parks needs to replace two Permanent

Part-Time DPW Maintenance Workers; and

WHEREAS, James Polidoro and Anthony Pollastrone are already P/T Seasonal DPW Maintenance Workers for the

Township of Bloomfield DPW; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and Parks recommends making James Polidoro and Anthony Pollastrone

permanent Part-time DPW Maintenance Workers; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has indicated that funding is available for these two positions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield, County of

Essex, State of New Jersey hereby James Polidoro and Anthony Pollastrone as permanent Part-Time DPW Maintenance Worker

employees effective December 19, 2017.


GRANTING CATASTROPHIC LEAVE OF ABSENCE

WHEREAS, written application has been filed by Employee #15421, for a catastrophic leave of absence with pay; and

WHEREAS, Employee #15421 has exhausted all his earned sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, holiday leave,

month days and all other leave earned with the Township of Bloomfield.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield, County of

Essex, State of New Jersey, that Employee #15421 is hereby granted a catastrophic leave of absence with pay from his position

for a period of ninety (90) days effective January 1, 2018, provided, however, that the leave is conditioned upon the following:

1. During said catastrophic leave of absence, Employee #15421 will not accrue sick leave, vacation leave,

personal leave, holiday time coming, holiday pay and uniform allowance, in accordance with the terms and

conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement that controls the employee’s employment.

2. During said catastrophic leave of absence, employee shall continue to be covered for pension, health benefits,

dental plan and prescription drug plan and life insurance in accordance with the terms and conditions of the

agreement identified in paragraph 1 above.



3. During said catastrophic leave of absence, if employee engages in any other gainful employment, his leave

with the Township shall be automatically terminated.

4. Prior to his return to work the employee must submit a note from his Physician, who must certify to the

employee’s fitness to return to work.


GRANTING CATASTROPHIC LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITH PAY

WHEREAS, written application has been filed by Employee # 009078, for a catastrophic leave of absence with pay; and

WHEREAS, Employee # 009078 has exhausted all their earned sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, holiday

leave, month days and all other leave earned with the Township of Bloomfield.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield, County of

Essex, State of New Jersey, that Employee # 009078 is hereby granted a catastrophic leave of absence with pay from their

position through and including December 2,2017 through December 31, 2017, provided, however, that the leave is conditioned

upon the following:

1. During said catastrophic leave of absence, Employee # 009078 will not accrue sick leave, vacation leave,

personal leave, holiday time coming, holiday pay and uniform allowance, in accordance with the terms and

conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement that controls the employee’s employment.

2. During said catastrophic leave of absence, employee shall continue to be covered for pension, health benefits,

dental plan and prescription drug plan and life insurance in accordance with the terms and conditions of the

agreement identified in paragraph 1 above.

3. During said catastrophic leave of absence, if employee engages in any other gainful employment, his leave

with the Township shall be automatically terminated.

4. Prior to their return to work the employee must submit a note from their Physician, who must certify to the

employee’s fitness to return to work.


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF WATER CHARGE OVERPAYMENTS AGAINST WATER ACCOUNT

NO. 3216600-0 FOR 17 DAVEY STREET

WHEREAS, water charges have been overpaid; and

WHEREAS, the water charges have been satisfied on water account no. 3216600-0, 17 Davey Street for the fiscal 2017 and

the overpayments require a refund in a total of $38,257.08.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield, County of Essex,

State of New Jersey, hereby authorize the Township Treasurer to issue a refund check in a total amount of $38,257.08 made out

to Chase, Attn: Refund Department, P.O. Box 961227, Ft. Worth, TX 76161-0227 for overpayments made in 2017 for water

account no. 3216600-0 due to correction of high estimated billings.


RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REDEMPTION MONIES TO OUTSIDE LIENHOLDER

WHEREAS, at past Municipal Tax Sales, liens were struck off to the municipality on outstanding property taxes,

water charges, and landscaping charges; and



WHEREAS, these liens were redeemed by parties of interest as of 11/9/17 for the redemption of past due property

taxes for the years 2009-2017 on block 5, lot 26, TSC #10-00002.


Essex, State of New Jersey hereby authorize the redemption of the aforementioned tax sale certificate and the certificate be

forwarded to the redeeming party.


RESOLUTION BUDGETS AUTHORIZING TRANSFER BETWEEN BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS

WHEREAS, under N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58 transfer are permitted between budget appropriations during the last two months

of the fiscal year: and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance recommends the Mayor and Council approve the following transfers:

ACCOUNT NO. TITLE FROM TO7-01-20-712-027 Law Dept. Legals Services 130,000.00$

7-01-22-725-011 UCC - Salaries & Wages 155,000.00

7-01-27-785-011 Health Department - Salaries & Wages 130,000.00

7-01-25-745-015 Police Dept. - Terminal Leave 118,000.00

7-01-27-794-011 Division of Human Services - Salaries & Wages 20,000.00

7-01-20-712-011 Law Dept. - Salaries & Wages 7,000.00

7-01-20-715-011 Township Engineer - Salaries & Wages 5,000.00

7-01-25-745-051 Police Purchase of Vehicles 130,000.00

7-01-26-776-011 Care of Shade Tree & Grounds - Salaries & Wages 8,000.00

7-01-26-772-011 Public Buildings & Grounds - Salaries & Wages 7,000.00

7-01-26-775-011 Division of Electric Services - Salaries & Wages 7,000.00

7-01-31-820-076 Telephone 20,000.00

7-01-31-820-077 Telecommunications 25,000.00

7-01-20-701-011 Township Administrator - Salaries & Wages 50,000.00

7-01-22-725-051 UCC - Purchase of Vehicles 125,000.00

7-01-26-769-011 Division of Parks and Playgrounds 50,000.00

7-01-26-773-011 Sewer Maintenance - Salaries & Wages 60,000.00

7-01-31-820-071 Building Electric & Gas 50,000.00

7-01-20-707-011 Information Systems 3,000.00

7-01-20-710-011 Dept. of Assessment 2,000.00

7-01-21-720-011 Dept. of Planning - Salaries & Wages 1,000.00

7-01-28-796-012 Senior Citizen Transportation 2,000.00

7-01-26-772-024 Public Buildings & Grounds - OE 1,000.00

553,000.00$ 553,000.00$




RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF 2017 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF THE WATER

UTILITY OPERATING FUND

WHEREAS, under N.J.S.A. 40A:4-60 Any unexpended balances of appropriations may, by resolution of the

governing body, be canceled prior to the end of the fiscal year: and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance recommends the Mayor and Council approve the following cancellations:

ACCOUNT NO. TITLE AMOUUNT7-05-20-514-072 Purchase of Water 2,500,000.00$

Total 2,500,000.00$

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield in the County

of Essex, State of New Jersey that the cancellation be made as follows.


RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION NJS 40A:4:87

BUDGET CHAPTER 159/16

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve

the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any municipality when such item shall have been made available by

law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any items of appropriation for equal amount; and

WHEREAS, after the 2017 budget was adopted, the Township of Bloomfield became informed of the availability of

revenue in the amount of $50,692.53 from the State of New Jersey Recycling Tonnage Grant #7-01-40-353-028.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Township of Bloomfield hereby requests the Director of the Division

of Local Government Services approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the Budget of the year 2017 in the sum of

$50,692.53 as an anticipated revenue from the State of New Jersey Recycling Tonnage Grant # 7-01-40-353-028.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $50,692.53 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the Budget of the

Township of Bloomfield Recycling Tonnage Grant #7-01-40-353-028; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government

Services, Department of Community Affairs.


RESOLUTION: RESCINDING PETTY CASH FUND

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township of Bloomfield, County of Essex that the petty cash fund for the Office of

Emergency Management be rescinded.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council hereby authorizes such action and that two



copies of this resolution be filed with the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

for approval.


TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD APPROVAL BILL LIST FOR DECEMBER 18, 2017

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield, County of

Essex, State of New Jersey, hereby approves and authorizes the Finance Department to release the attached/or listed below

invoices for payment.


AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR AND

OPEN PROCESS FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires Appraisal Services and has advertised the need for this professional

service on the Township of Bloomfield’s website as part of the fair and open process pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.

19:44A-20.5; and

WHEREAS, the Township Administrator has certified in writing that the value of the service will exceed $17,500; and

WHEREAS, McNerney & Associates, Inc., (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted the attached proposal to provide

services; and

WHEREAS, after review and evaluation of the proposals it is recommended that a contract for the services be awarded

to McNerney & Associates, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 ; and

WHEREAS, this contract will take effect on immediately and will end on December 31, 2018 or until a successor is

appointed; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance is certified that funds are available to cover the cost of these services in account #

8-01-20-710-028; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield authorizes

and directs the Township Administrator to enter into a contract/retainer agreement with the Professional within 10 days as

described herein; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract/retainer agreement is entered into in accordance with the

Standardized Submission Requirements for Professional Services and no minimum payment is implied or guaranteed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of the terms contained in the Standardized Submission Requirements for

Professional Services are incorporated into the Professional’s contract/retainer unless specifically excluded; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Standardized Submission Requirements the Township

reserves the right to cancel this contract upon thirty (30) days’ notice and the Professional shall only be paid for the work

completed or on a pro-rated amount if the contract calls for a monthly retainer; and



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Professional’s response to the request for Professional Services shall be

placed on file with this resolution and a copy of the contract/retainer agreement entered into; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract should incorporate the terms and conditions contained in

Professional’s response to the request for Professional Services.



OPEN PROCESS FOR AN AUDITOR

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of an Auditor and has advertised the need for this

professional service on the Township of Bloomfield’s website as part of the fair and open process pursuant to the provisions of

N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, Ferraiolli, Wielkotz, Cerullo, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services;

and


to Ferraiolli, Wielkotz, Cerullo in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00;and


appointed; and


8-01-20-706-028; and



















OPEN PROCESS FOR BOND COUNSEL

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of Bond Counsel and has advertised the

need for this professional service on the Township of Bloomfield’s website as part of the fair and open process pursuant to the

provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A., (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide

services; and


to Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A., in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00; and


appointed; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance is certified that funds are available to cover the cost of these services in C-04-55-

728-999; and

















OPEN PROCESS FOR DENTAL BROKER

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of Dental Broker and has advertised the






WHEREAS, RD Parisi & Associates (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to RD Parisi & Associates in an amount pursuant to the Township’s Dental Plan fee structure; and


appointed; and


08-01-23-733-095; and

















OPEN PROCESS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - SEWER

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of Engineering Services for Sewer and has advertised

the need for this professional service on the Township of Bloomfield’s website as part of the fair and open process pursuant to the



WHEREAS, Marucci Engineering Associates, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide

services; and




to Marucci Engineering Associates in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and


appointed; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has certified that funds are available to cover the cost of these services in account

# 08-05-26-511-028; and

















OPEN PROCESS FOR A FORESTER

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of a Forester and has advertised the need for this


N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, Steve Schuckman, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to Steve Schuckman in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and


appointed; and




8-01-26-776-029; and

















OPEN PROCESS FOR A FINANCIAL ADVISOR

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of a Financial Advisor and has advertised the need for

this professional service on the Township of Bloomfield’s website as part of the fair and open process pursuant to the provisions

of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, NW Financial Group (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to NW Financial Group in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00; and


appointed; and


-c-04-55-728-999; and



















OPEN PROCESS FOR A GRANTS CONSULTANT

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of a Grants Consultant and has advertised the need for


of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, Millennium, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to Millennium in the amount not to exceed $72,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-701-028; and



















OPEN PROCESS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COUNSEL

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of Historic Preservation Commission Counsel and has

advertised the need for this professional service on the Township of Bloomfield’s website as part of the fair and open process

pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, Scarinci Hollenbeck, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to Scarinci Hollenbeck in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-722-028; and
















Professional’s response to the request for Professional Services



OPEN PROCESS FOR AN INSURANCE BROKER

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of an Insurance Broker and has advertised the need for


of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc., (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to

provide services; and


to Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc. in the amount to be determine per the Township’s Health Benefits Plan and Fee

Structure; and


appointed; and


8-01-23-730-028; and



















OPEN PROCESS FOR AN IT CONSULTANT

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of an IT Consultant and has advertised the need for


of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, All Covered, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to All Covered in the amount not to exceed $85,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-707-029; and

















OPEN PROCESS FOR A LABOR ATTORNEY



WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of a Labor Attorney and has advertised the need for


of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and




to Scarinci Hollenbeck in the amount not to exceed $130,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-712-028; and

















OPEN PROCESS FOR AN OPEN SPACE CONSULTANT

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of an Open Space Consultant and has advertised the




WHEREAS, Strauss Associates, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and




to Strauss Associates in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-T-13-56-013-OST; and

















OPEN PROCESS FOR A RISK MANAGEMENT

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of a Risk Management and has advertised the need for


of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and

WHEREAS, Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc., (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to



to Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $-0-; and


appointed; and




8-01-23-732-028; and

















OPEN PROCESS FOR SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of a Special Legal Counsel and has advertised the need

for this professional service on the Township of Bloomfield’s website as part of the fair and open process pursuant to the



WHEREAS, Bevan, Mosca & Guiditta, PC, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services;

and


to Bevan, Mosca & Guiditta, PC in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-712-027; and
























WHEREAS, Chasan, Lamparello, Mallon & Cappuzo, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide

services; and


Chasan, Lamparello, Mallon & Cappuzo in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-712-027; and
























WHEREAS, Florio Kenny & Ravel, LLP (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services;

and


Florio Kenny & Ravel, LLP in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-712-027; and


























Scarinci Hollenbeck in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-712-027; and
























WHEREAS, Dvorak & Associates, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


Dvorak & Associates in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-712-027; and
























WHEREAS, Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland Perretti, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide

services; and


Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland Perretti in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-712-027; and
























WHEREAS, Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide

services; and


Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-712-027; and

















OPEN PROCESS FOR A TAX ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of a Tax Attorney and has advertised the need for this


N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, Raso Legal Group, LLC (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to Raso Legal Group, LLC in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and




appointed; and


8-01-20-712-027; and













BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract should incorporate the terms and



OPEN PROCESS FOR A TAX ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of a Tax Attorney and has advertised the need for this


N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, O’Donnell McCord, P.C., (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to O’Donnell McCord, P.C. in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and


appointed; and


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OPEN PROCESS FOR TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires Township Attorney and has advertised the need for this professional

service on the Township of Bloomfield’s website as part of the fair and open process pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.

19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, Bevan, Mosca and Guiditta, PC, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide

services; and


to Bevan, Mosca and Guiditta, PC in the amount not to exceed $160,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-712-027; and



















OPEN PROCESS FOR TREASURY SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of Treasury Services and has advertised the need for


of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, Russell Jarger, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to Russell Jarger in the amount not to exceed $15,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-20-705-28 and 8-05-20-512-028; and



















OPEN PROCESS FOR WORKERS COMP 3RD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of A Workers Comp 3rd Party Administrator and has

advertised the need for this professional service on the Township of Bloomfield’s website as part of the fair and open process

pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, D & H Alternative Risk Solutions, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide

services; and


to D & H Alternative Risk Solutions in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and


appointed; and


8-01-23-732-028; and



















OPEN PROCESS FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of Engineering Consultant and has advertised the need




WHEREAS, Adams. Rehmann & Heggan, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services;

and


to Adams. Rehmann & Heggan in the amount not to exceed $125,000.00; and


appointed; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance is certified that funds are available to cover the cost of these services in various

capital accounts; and



















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WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires the services of Engineering Consultants and has advertised the need




WHEREAS, Remington & Vernick, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to Remington & Vernick in the amount not to exceed $125,000.00; and


appointed; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has certified that funds are available to cover the cost of these services in various























WHEREAS, Alaimo Group, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and




to Alaimo Group in the amount not to exceed $125,000.00; and


appointed; and
























WHEREAS, Bright View Engineering, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to Bright View Engineering in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and


appointed; and


























WHEREAS, PPD Design, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to PPD Design in the amount not to exceed $125,000.00; and


appointed; and


























WHEREAS, CME Associates, (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted a proposal to provide services; and


to CME Associates in the amount not to exceed $125,000.00; and


appointed; and





















OPEN PROCESS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICE

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires Public Relations Service and has advertised the need for this


N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and


WHEREAS, Vision Media (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted the attached proposal to provide services; and


to Vision in the amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and

WHEREAS, this contract will take effect on immediately and will end on December 31, 2018; and


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OPEN PROCESS FOR OFF DUTY DETAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield requires an Off Duty Detail Management System and has advertised the



WHEREAS, Visual Computer Solutions (hereinafter “Professional”) has submitted the attached proposal to



to Vision Computer Solutions, and there is no cost to the Township of Bloomfield for these services; and


appointed; and
















RESOLUTION: APPOINTING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LAW

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield, County of Essex, State of New Jersey,

that pursuant to and in accordance with Article VI, Law Department, § 5-40 et seq., of the Code of the Township of Bloomfield,

the following appointment is hereby made commencing January 1, 2018, for a term of one (1) year ending on December 31, 2018

at the respective annual salary for such position as established in the general salary ordinance of the Township of Bloomfield:



NAME POSITION

Steven J. Martino . Assistant Director of Law

Vote on the preceding forty-eight (48) Consent Agenda Resolutions showed the following:

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Carlos Pomares, Councilman

SECONDER: Jenny Mundell, First Ward Councilwoman



XII. Resolutions

Mayor Venezia called for Resolutions, after which the following Resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR FULL-TIME CLERK IN THE RECREATION

DEPARTMENT - MUSTAFA

WHEREAS, Dina Mustafa presently holds the position of Clerk in the Department of Recreation; and

WHEREAS, the Township Administrator recommends that Dina Mustafa’s salary be adjusted, and shall be moved to

step five of the salary guide set forth in the ordinance for that position; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has certified that funding is available to cover the cost of this increase.


Essex, State of New Jersey hereby directs the Finance Director to re-adjust the salary of Clerk for Dina Mustafa effective January

1, 2018.



MOVER: Jenny Mundell, First Ward Councilwoman

SECONDER: Nicholas Joanow, Second Ward Councilman



APPOINTMENT SIMMONE RAMROOP FULL TIME CLERK IN THE BLOOMFIELD PARKING UTILITY

WHEREAS, a clerk vacancy presently exists in the Bloomfield Parking Utility; and

WHEREAS, Simmone Ramroop has indicated a desire to fill this position; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield have determined that it is in the best interest of

the Township of Bloomfield to appoint Simmone Ramroop as a clerk in the Bloomfield parking Utility ; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has certified that funding is available to cover the cost of this appointment.


Essex, State of New Jersey that Simmone Ramroop is hereby-appointed as a clerk in the Bloomfield parking Utility for the

Township of Bloomfield at the first step of the salary guide for clerk as set forth in the ordinance for that position effective

January 2, 2018; and



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment is subject to the Bloomfield Township Code Chapter 88

Residency Requirements, which requires the employee to be a bona fide resident of the Township of Bloomfield and to maintain

such residency and failure of any such employee to maintain residency in the Township of Bloomfield shall cause for removal

and discharged from employment.







RESOLUTION: APPOINTING TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield, County of Essex, State of New Jersey,

that pursuant to and in accordance with N.J.S.A 2B:25-4 et seq., and Article VI, Law Department, § 5-40 et seq., of the Code of

the Township of Bloomfield, the following appointment is hereby made commencing January 1, 2018 for a term of one (1) year

or until a replacement is appointed at the respective annual salary for such position as established in the general salary ordinance

of the Township of Bloomfield:

NAME POSITION

Onyeani Law Firm Municipal Prosecutor







RESOLUTION: APPOINTING ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS TO THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Township of Bloomfield to appoint three assistant prosecutors to assist in

the handling of cases in the Bloomfield Municipal Court; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Law recommends appointing Serratelli Law Firm, Cheryl Craft Esq. and Rachel Simon,

Esq.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield, County of Essex, State

of New Jersey hereby appoints the following Serratelli Law Firm, Cheryl Craft Esq. and Rachel Simon, Esq. as assistant

prosecutors effective January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 or until a replacements are appointed, at the respective annual salary

for such position as established in the general salary ordinance of the Township of Bloomfield.









RESOLUTION: APPOINTING TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC DEFENDERS

WHEREAS, in accordance with State law municipalities are required to appoint Public Defenders to represent indigent

defendants; and

WHEREAS, the following individuals have indicated a willingness to perform the duties of Public Defender for the

Bloomfield Municipal Court:

1. Christopher Errante, Esq.

2. James Pomaco, Esq.

3. Kevin P. Barry, Esq

4. Raymond B. Reddin, Esq.

5. Michael Montanari, Esq

6. Christina Bennett Esq.


Essex, State of New Jersey that the following attorneys are hereby approved to provide Public Defender services for the

Township of Bloomfield Municipal Court commencing January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018 year and will be paid at

the respective annual salary for such position as established in the general salary ordinances of the Township of Bloomfield:







AUTHORIZATION PURCHASE OF REAL STATE PROPERTY- 714-720 EAST PASSAIC AVENUE

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Township of Bloomfield, County of

Essex, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Township Attorney, Michael J. Parlavecchio to enter into a contract for the

purchase of real property located at 714-720 East Passaic Avenue, Bloomfield New Jersey without seeking anymore approval

from the Mayor and Council.



MOVER: Jenny Mundell, First Ward Councilwoman

SECONDER: Nicholas Joanow, Second Ward Councilman





RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH THE CARELLA,

BYRNE, CECCHI, OLSTEIN, BRODY & AGNELLO, P.C AND CRITCHLEY, KINUM & DENOIA, LLC

WHEREAS, Litigation is being pursued against the opioid manufacturers and distributors in attempt to shift a portion

of the finical burden of the opioid epidemic currently being borne by government entities to culpable businesses; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield seeks representation as part of a Class Action Lawsuit against numerous

drug manufacturers and distributors of opioids.


Essex, State of New Jersey hereby approves the attached agreement with Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Olstein, Brody & Agnello, and

Critchley, Kinum & Denoia, LLC, Roseland New Jersey 07068 and authorizes, the Mayor or his designee to execute any and all

documents necessary to fulfill this agreement.







RESOLUTION: MUNICIPAL CLERK ADJUSTMENT - HOLGUIN

WHEREAS, the Municipal Court hired Huasnia Melisa Holguin as a part-time clerk in the violation department; and

WHEREAS, Huasnia Melisa Holguin is requesting that her position be changed from part-time to full-time clerk; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has certified that funding is available to cover the cost of this appointment.


Essex, State of New Jersey that Huasnia Melisa Holguin agrees to change from a part-time employee to a full-time clerk in the

Bloomfield Municipal Court, and recognizes that her salary will be adjusted to reflect the first step of the salary guide for clerk as

set forth in the ordinance for that position effective in the salary ordinance for that position effective January 15, 2018.







RESOLUTION: APPOINTING SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - KELLY

WHEREAS, the Township of Bloomfield’s Police Department needs to hire a Class Two Special Law Enforcement

Officer; and

WHEREAS, the Public Safety Director recommends that Lillian Kelly be appointed to the position of Class Two

Special Law Enforcement Officer; and



WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has indicated that funding is available for this appointment.


Essex, State of New Jersey hereby appoints, Lillian Kelly, to the position of Class Two Special Law Enforcement Officer

effective December 19, 2017; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said officer shall perform those duties and assignments ordered by the Public

Safety Director and shall be considered a part-time temporary worker, subject to the conditions outlined in Chapter 75.







RESOLUTION: APPOINTMENTS STATUS CHANGE FROM TEMPORARY PARKING VIOLATIONS OFFICERS

TO PERMANENT PARKING VIOLATION OFFICERS

WHEREAS, on September 25, 2017 the Mayor and Council passed resolution number 6513 approving the hiring as

temporary parking violations officers for Tyisha Gordon, Douglas Rubin and Zoe Toye; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it would be in the best interest of the Township of Bloomfield to change their

employment from temporary to permanent parking violation officers; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has indicated that funding is available for these positions.


Essex, State of New Jersey hereby authorizes making these positions to a permanent hiring of the above referenced employees

effective January 1, 2018 as follows: at Step 1 for Tyisha Gordon and Douglas Rubin; at Step 7 for Zoe Toye, as set forth in the

Township salary ordinance for that position.







XIII. Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business before the Council.

XIV. New Business

The following applicants were granted licenses by the Council:

RAFFLE LICENSES

HSA Bloomfield High School

160 Broad Street

Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003



Tricky Tray & On Premise 50-50

January 19, 2018 @ Bloomfield High School

TOWING OPERATOR LICENSE

Joseph E. Strollo

Essex County Recovery Bureau, Inc.

329 Broad Street

Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003


RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]





XV. Miscellaneous

Mayor Venezia took the opportunity to congratulate Councilman Pomares on his recent election to the Essex County

Board of Chosen Freeholders and to thank him for his service to the Township and the Council. Thereafter, each Councilmember

took the opportunity to congratulate and thank Councilman Pomares, after which Mayor Venezia presented the Councilman with

a gift from the Council.

Councilman Pomares then took the opportunity to thank the community for allowing him to serve on its behalf and to

thank each member of the Council for their support in all of his endeavors

XVI. Adjournment

There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Venezia asked for a motion to adjourn the Meeting, which

was moved by Councilman Joanow, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, and agreed to by all of the Councilmembers present.

The Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

________________________________________

Louise M. Palagano, Municipal Clerk

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