May 19, 2022 Township Council
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Call to Order - COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
MOMENT OF SILENCE
• Veterans and Those Serving in the Military
ROLL CALL: Ariemma; Bolan; Ervin; Ferguson; May;
Paz; Wong
Call to Order

SALUTE TO THE FLAG
MOMENT OF SILENCE
• Veterans and Those Serving in the Military
ROLL CALL: Ariemma; Bolan; Ervin; Ferguson; May;
Paz; Wong
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Closed Session - CLOSED SESSION
Cl. Attorney-Client Privilege; Affordable Housing
Closed Session

Cl. Attorney-Client Privilege; Affordable Housing
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Resolution - #183-22 National Gun Violence Awareness Day; June 3
Resolution

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Work Session - SUBMISSION OF BILLS AND CLAIMS
ENGINEERING
la. Verbal Status Report
ORDINANCE - PUBLIC HEARING
#1968 An Ordinance of the Township of Mahwah, Amending and Supplementing Chapter 24,
"Zoning" of the Land Development Code to Establish a New MF-1 Multi-Family District and to set Forth the Standards and Criteria Applicable Thereto
• Please state your name and address.
• You will have 5 minutes to comment and ask questions regarding this Ordinance
• After all members of the public have had an opportunity to comment, the Council and its professionals may respond to comments or questions that were raised during the public portion of the hearing.
LEGAL
2a. Ordinance Amending Section 2-32, Music, Film and Arts Committee, of the Township Code to Change the Committee's Name to Film, Arts and Music Committee (FAM)
2b. Resolution of the Township of Mahwah, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, Designating Block 82, Lots 1,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19,20,21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 as an Area in Need of Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, NJ.S.A. 40a: 12a-1 et, Seq.
ADMINISTRATION
3a. Pay-to- Play; Universal Electric Motor Service, Sewer Pump Repairs
3b. Amendment; Resolution #014-22; Professional Services Contract, Municipal Attorney; Increase of Non-Retainer Contract Amount
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL and MUNICIPAL CLERK
4a. Bergen County Division of Community Development; Annual Appointment of Municipal
Representatives for FY2022-2023 4b. Request for Permission to Post Signs in Township Right-of-Ways;
1. Pancake Breakfast; Boy Scout Troop 50
2. Campaign for Congress; Frank Pallotta
3. Republican County Committee; Chuck Rabolli and Tracy Miceli; 4c. Jr. Firefighter Application; Emma Hunt; Fire Company #4
Work Session

ENGINEERING
la. Verbal Status Report
ORDINANCE - PUBLIC HEARING
#1968 An Ordinance of the Township of Mahwah, Amending and Supplementing Chapter 24,
"Zoning" of the Land Development Code to Establish a New MF-1 Multi-Family District and to set Forth the Standards and Criteria Applicable Thereto
• Please state your name and address.
• You will have 5 minutes to comment and ask questions regarding this Ordinance
• After all members of the public have had an opportunity to comment, the Council and its professionals may respond to comments or questions that were raised during the public portion of the hearing.
LEGAL
2a. Ordinance Amending Section 2-32, Music, Film and Arts Committee, of the Township Code to Change the Committee's Name to Film, Arts and Music Committee (FAM)
2b. Resolution of the Township of Mahwah, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, Designating Block 82, Lots 1,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19,20,21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 as an Area in Need of Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, NJ.S.A. 40a: 12a-1 et, Seq.
ADMINISTRATION
3a. Pay-to- Play; Universal Electric Motor Service, Sewer Pump Repairs
3b. Amendment; Resolution #014-22; Professional Services Contract, Municipal Attorney; Increase of Non-Retainer Contract Amount
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL and MUNICIPAL CLERK
4a. Bergen County Division of Community Development; Annual Appointment of Municipal
Representatives for FY2022-2023 4b. Request for Permission to Post Signs in Township Right-of-Ways;
1. Pancake Breakfast; Boy Scout Troop 50
2. Campaign for Congress; Frank Pallotta
3. Republican County Committee; Chuck Rabolli and Tracy Miceli; 4c. Jr. Firefighter Application; Emma Hunt; Fire Company #4
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Public Portion - • Prior to speaking, each Speaker shall provide their Name and Address
• Mahwah Residents shall speak first
• In this Public Portion, Speakers may speak about any topic
• Speaker must direct questions or comments to the Council President
• There will be no back and forth dialogue between the Speaker and Representatives on the dais
• When the Speaker is finished with statement or questions, the Council will respond as appropriate
• Each Speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes, when 3 minutes expires, Council will move on to the next Speaker
• Speakers may only speak once during each Public Portion
Public Portion

• Mahwah Residents shall speak first
• In this Public Portion, Speakers may speak about any topic
• Speaker must direct questions or comments to the Council President
• There will be no back and forth dialogue between the Speaker and Representatives on the dais
• When the Speaker is finished with statement or questions, the Council will respond as appropriate
• Each Speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes, when 3 minutes expires, Council will move on to the next Speaker
• Speakers may only speak once during each Public Portion
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Approval of Bills and Claims - APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS
Approval of Bills and Claims

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Approval of Meeting Minutes - APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Combined Work Session and Public Meeting May 5, 2022
Approval of Meeting Minutes

Combined Work Session and Public Meeting May 5, 2022
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Reports - REPORTS OF TOWNSHIP COUNCIL and MUNICIPAL CLERK
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL; COMMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS OF
SUBCOMMITTEES
REPORTS OF MAYOR and BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Reports

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL; COMMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS OF
SUBCOMMITTEES
REPORTS OF MAYOR and BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
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Ordinance - Introduction - #1973 Ordinance of the Township of Mahwah, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, Amending
Section 2-32, Music, Film and Arts Committee, of the Township Code to Change the Committee's Name to Film, Arts and Music Committee (FAM)
Ordinance - Introduction

Section 2-32, Music, Film and Arts Committee, of the Township Code to Change the Committee's Name to Film, Arts and Music Committee (FAM)
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Ordinances - Public Hearing - #1971 An Ordinance Setting Salaries for Sworn Officers of the Police Department for 2022
• Please state your name and address.
• You will have 5 minutes to comment and ask questions regarding this Ordinance
• After all members of the public have had an opportunity to comment, the Council and its professionals may respond to comments or questions that were raised during the public portion of the hearing.
#1972 Ordinance of the Township of Mahwah, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, Amending
Section 2-13, Agencies; Boards; Committees, of the Township Code to Establish the Volunteer Emergency Responder Supporters and Advocates (VERSA) Committee
• Please state your name and address.
• You will have 5 minutes to comment and ask questions regarding this Ordinance
• After all members of the public have had an opportunity to comment, the Council and its professionals may respond to comments or questions that were raised during the public portion of the hearing.
Ordinances - Public Hearing

• Please state your name and address.
• You will have 5 minutes to comment and ask questions regarding this Ordinance
• After all members of the public have had an opportunity to comment, the Council and its professionals may respond to comments or questions that were raised during the public portion of the hearing.
#1972 Ordinance of the Township of Mahwah, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, Amending
Section 2-13, Agencies; Boards; Committees, of the Township Code to Establish the Volunteer Emergency Responder Supporters and Advocates (VERSA) Committee
• Please state your name and address.
• You will have 5 minutes to comment and ask questions regarding this Ordinance
• After all members of the public have had an opportunity to comment, the Council and its professionals may respond to comments or questions that were raised during the public portion of the hearing.
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Ordinance - Public Hearing - #1970 Calendar Year 2022: Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and
to Establish a CAP Bank (Carried from May 5, 2022)
• Please state your name and address.
• You will have 5 minutes to comment and ask questions regarding this Ordinance
• After all members of the public have had an opportunity to comment, the Council and its professionals may respond to comments or questions that were raised during the public portion of the hearing.
Ordinance - Public Hearing

to Establish a CAP Bank (Carried from May 5, 2022)
• Please state your name and address.
• You will have 5 minutes to comment and ask questions regarding this Ordinance
• After all members of the public have had an opportunity to comment, the Council and its professionals may respond to comments or questions that were raised during the public portion of the hearing.
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Item #184-22 - Resolution to Read 2022 Municipal Budget by Title Only (Carried from May 5, 2022)
Item #184-22

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Public Hearing - 2022 Municipal Budget (Carried from May 5, 2022)
• Please state your name and address.
• You will have 5 minutes to comment and ask questions regarding this Ordinance
• After all members of the public have had an opportunity to comment, the Council and its professionals may respond to comments or questions that were raised during the public portion of the hearing.
Public Hearing

• Please state your name and address.
• You will have 5 minutes to comment and ask questions regarding this Ordinance
• After all members of the public have had an opportunity to comment, the Council and its professionals may respond to comments or questions that were raised during the public portion of the hearing.
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Item #193-22 - Emergency Temporary Appropriations
Item #193-22

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Adoption - 2022 Municipal Budget (Carried from May 5, 2022)
Adoption

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Public Portion - • Prior to speaking, each Speaker shall provide their Name and Address
• Mahwah Residents shall speak first
• In this Public Portion, Speakers may speak about any topic
• Speaker must direct questions or comments to the Council President
• There will be no back and forth dialogue between the Speaker & Representatives on the dais
• When the Speaker is finished with statement or questions, the Council will respond as appropriate
• Each Speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes, when 3 minutes expires, Council will move on to the next Speaker
• Speakers may only speak once during each Public Portion
Public Portion

• Mahwah Residents shall speak first
• In this Public Portion, Speakers may speak about any topic
• Speaker must direct questions or comments to the Council President
• There will be no back and forth dialogue between the Speaker & Representatives on the dais
• When the Speaker is finished with statement or questions, the Council will respond as appropriate
• Each Speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes, when 3 minutes expires, Council will move on to the next Speaker
• Speakers may only speak once during each Public Portion
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Consent Agenda - There will be no separate discussions of Resolutions below. If discussion is desired by any Councilmember on any Resolution(s), that Resolution(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed separately.
#185-22 Resolution of the Township of Mahwah, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey,
Designating Block 82, Lots 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 as an Area in Need of Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40a:12a-l et. Seq.
#186-22 Pay-to-Play; Universal Electric Motor Service, Sewer Pump Repairs
#187-22 Amendment; Resolution #014-22; Professional Services Contract, Municipal Attorney;
Increase of Non-Retainer Contract Amount
#188-22 Bergen County Division of Community Development; Annual Appointment of
Municipal Representatives for FY2022-2023
#189-22 Request for Permission to Post Signs in Township Right-of-Ways; Boy Scout Troop 50
#190-22 Request for Permission to Post Signs in Township Right-of-Ways; Campaign for Congress;
Frank Pallotta
#191-22 Request for Permission to Post Signs in Township Right-of-Ways; Republican County
Committee; Rabolli and Miceli
#192-22 Jr. Firefighter Application; Emma Hunt; Fire Company #4
Consent Agenda

#185-22 Resolution of the Township of Mahwah, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey,
Designating Block 82, Lots 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 as an Area in Need of Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40a:12a-l et. Seq.
#186-22 Pay-to-Play; Universal Electric Motor Service, Sewer Pump Repairs
#187-22 Amendment; Resolution #014-22; Professional Services Contract, Municipal Attorney;
Increase of Non-Retainer Contract Amount
#188-22 Bergen County Division of Community Development; Annual Appointment of
Municipal Representatives for FY2022-2023
#189-22 Request for Permission to Post Signs in Township Right-of-Ways; Boy Scout Troop 50
#190-22 Request for Permission to Post Signs in Township Right-of-Ways; Campaign for Congress;
Frank Pallotta
#191-22 Request for Permission to Post Signs in Township Right-of-Ways; Republican County
Committee; Rabolli and Miceli
#192-22 Jr. Firefighter Application; Emma Hunt; Fire Company #4
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Item 195 - 22 - Resolution Referring Ordinance #168 to the Planning Board of Further Consideration
Item 195 - 22

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Old Business - 1. Merger; Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
2. Bergen County Gun Range
3i Security Cameras; Continental Soldiers and Commodore Perry Parks
4. Wildlife Management Forum
5. Repairs to Fire Trucks
6. Garbage Collection
7. Norfolk Village
8. Cell Phone Charging Stations
9. Irrigation Systems
10. Electric Charging Stations
11. Flyover; Route 287 V2r. Blue House
13. NJ Transit Access Link
14. Non-Emergency Support System for Volunteers
ADJOURNMENT
Old Business

2. Bergen County Gun Range
3i Security Cameras; Continental Soldiers and Commodore Perry Parks
4. Wildlife Management Forum
5. Repairs to Fire Trucks
6. Garbage Collection
7. Norfolk Village
8. Cell Phone Charging Stations
9. Irrigation Systems
10. Electric Charging Stations
11. Flyover; Route 287 V2r. Blue House
13. NJ Transit Access Link
14. Non-Emergency Support System for Volunteers
ADJOURNMENT
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