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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
MEETING
July 14, 2021
Council Chambers
91 Newark Pompton Turnpike
Riverdale, New Jersey 07457
7:30pm
BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE MAYOR
Paul M. Carelli
Council Workshop Meeting
BOROUGH COUNCIL
AGENDA Vinny Pellegrini
Steve Revis
Phone: (973) 835-4060 Dave Desai
Website: www.riverdaleNJ.gov Matt Oswald
Paul Purcell
Council Chambers July 14, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. Michael Kheyfets
91 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Riverdale, N.J. 07457
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Paul M. Carelli Presiding
• Roll Call
• Statement of Compliance w/ Open Public Meetings Act
• Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Borough Council
• June 24, 2021
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Borough Council
Ordinance# 5-2021: ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AMENDING CHAPTER 168 “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE TO MAKE
CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS PROHIBITED USES WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW BUSINESS – Introduction of Ordinance Borough Council
Ordinance# 6-2021: ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AMENDING CHAPTER 168 “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE TO MAKE
CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS PROHIBITED USES WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENTS ON RESOLUTIONS General Public
Members of the public are invited to comment at this time on any resolution.
RESOLUTIONS - CONSENT AGENDA Borough Council
All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be acted upon by a single motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless members of the Council request specific items to be removed for separate action.
104-2021: AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS AND THE ISSUANCE OF CHECKS FOR THE PERIOD THROUGH
July 9, 2021 FOR 2020/2021 BILLS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $139,337.07
105-2021: AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE ON AN
ONLINE AUCTION WEBSITE
106-2021: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A SEWER CONNECTION Michael S. Kajor, 6 Munn
Avenue, Riverdale, NJ Block 23, Lot 26.02
107-2021: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A SEWER CONNECTION Anna Mae Zabit, 8 Munn
Avenue, Riverdale, NJ Block 23, Lot 27.01
108-2021: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A SEWER CONNECTION Dennis Stygar, 97
Newbury Place, Riverdale, NJ Block 14.04, Lot 75
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BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE MAYOR
Paul M. Carelli
Council Workshop Meeting
BOROUGH COUNCIL
AGENDA Vinny Pellegrini
Steve Revis
Phone: (973) 835-4060 Dave Desai
Website: www.riverdaleNJ.gov Matt Oswald
Paul Purcell
Council Chambers July 14, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. Michael Kheyfets
91 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Riverdale, N.J. 07457
109-2021: AUTHORIZING GRANT SUBMISSION TO NJ URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM – (UCF)
STEWARDSHIP APPLICATION
110-2021: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH
OF RIVERDALE AND ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL GROUP
111-2021: APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF INACTIVE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DEXTERS INC. FOR THE
2021/2022 LICENSE YEAR
112-2021: MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF SHADE TREE COMMISSION MEMBERS
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Borough Council
Council Committees reports and updates since the last meeting
• Personnel Councilman Kheyfets
• Utilities Councilman Oswald
• Communications Councilman Purcell
• Public Works Council President Pellegrini
• Public Safety Councilman Revis
• Finance/Sewer Councilman Desai
MAYOR REPORT Mayor Paul M. Carelli
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are invited to comment at this time on any issues, whether or not on the agenda
ADJOURNMENT
Additional items may be added to this agenda. Final action may be taken on all matters listed or added to this
agenda. This agenda was prepared as of 07/12/2021 with all available information as of this date.
A.J. Jalloh, Borough Clerk.
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June 23, 2021
The regular meeting of the Borough of Riverdale Mayor and Council opened on the
above date at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Carelli presiding.
ROLL CALL: Present: Kheyfets, Oswald, Revis, Pellegrini
Absent: Desai, Purcell
The Municipal Clerk announced that proper notice of this meeting was made as to
time, date, place and agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
June 9, 2021
Councilman Oswald set forth the motion, seconded by Councilman Kheyfets, to
approve the above listed minutes as read.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Kheyfets, Oswald, Revis, Pellegrini
Nays: None
(4 ayes – 0 nays – motion carried)
BOROUGH ENGINEER REPORT:
Borough Engineer Tom Boorady reported on the status and scheduling for the
ongoing project on Loy, Parkway, Cedar, Sonya and Cotluss. He answered questions
regarding his role and the role of his inspector in road projects. Councilman
Kheyfets felt that it is a huge problem that this project is taking eight months and
said it’s unacceptable. Mr. Boorady stated that it is a big project and it’s taking eight
months because of weather and stopping for winter. Actual work time was twenty-
two weeks. It was agreed that timing and scheduling will be more carefully
considered for future projects. Mayor Carelli stressed the importance of having
change orders for additional charges. He also discussed future paving plans, the
roads to include in the FY 2022 DOT grant and an Incidental Scope Modification for
the FY 2020 DOT grant paving project. Mr. Boorady reported that the generator at
the Community Center is fully functioning and the Fire Department generator is
being installed.
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENTS ON RESOLUTIONS:
Mayor Carelli opened the meeting to the public for comments.
Mayor Carelli handed out a modification to resolution No. 103-2021 as discussed.
There being no comments, Mayor Carelli closed the public session.
RESOLUTIONS – CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilman Kheyfets set forth the motion, seconded by Councilman Revis, to
approve the following resolutions:
95-2021: AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS AND THE ISSUANCE OF CHECKS FOR
THE PERIOD THROUGH June 18, 2021 FOR 2020/2021 BILLS IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,560,650.44
96-2020: APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF VARIOUS LICENSES FOR THE 2021/2022
LICENSE YEAR IN THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE49
June 23, 2021
RESOLUTIONS – CONSENT AGENDA (continued):
97-2021: APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF INACTIVE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE OLD
POWDER HORN MILL, LLC FOR THE 2021/2022 LICENSE YEAR
98-2021: RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND
APPROPRIATION NJS 40A:4-87 – TREE PLANTING – 2021
99-2021: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A SEWER CONNECTION
Linda Olivo, 85 Loy Avenue Riverdale, NJ Block 28, Lot 1.01
100-2021: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDS, OVERPAYMENTS OR
CANCELLATIONS IN THE WATER/SEWER DEPARTMENT
101-2021: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER (1) FOR
ADDITIONAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION FOR THE
PARKWAY, CEDAR STREET, SONYA TERRACE, AND LOY AVENUE ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000– NEW TOTAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT $120,000.00
102-2021: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FROM THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
AUTHORIZING A 2021 MORRIS COUNTY TRAIL CONSTRUCTION GRANT
APPLICATION
103-2021: APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A FY22 MUNICIPAL AID GRANT APPLICATION
AND EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO
VARIOUS STREETS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Kheyfets, Oswald, Revis, Pellegrini
Nays: None
(4 ayes – 0 nays – motion carried)
COPY OF BILLS LIST AND RESOLUTIONS IN FULL ON PAGE NO. 49-A THROUGH I
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PERSONNEL: Councilman Kheyfets expressed concern over the response time of
the First Aid Squad and the availability of the members to go on calls. He will
contact them to discuss ways we might be able to assist them.
UTILITIES: Councilman Oswald reported that the softball season ended and we had
a great response about our fields being the best in the league.
PUBLIC WORKS: Councilman Pellegrini reported that everything with the DPW is
going good.
PUBLIC SAFETY: Councilman Revis deferred to Police Chief Smith who reported on
the police department. Chief Regeling reported on a house fire on Loy Avenue and
fire department physicals.
BOROUGH CLERK REPORT: No report.
BOROUGH ATTORNEY REPORT: No report.50
June 23, 2021
MAYOR REPORT:
Mayor Carelli reported that the last of the cameras are being installed. We are
having problems with Optimum internet so he is looking for another provider. He
reported that there is a company that does testing of marijuana that is interested in
potentially purchasing a building in Riverdale. They do not buy or sell and are not
open to the public. Borough Attorney Oostdyk felt that it would not be prohibited
by our cannabis ordinance.
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mayor Carelli opened the meeting to the public for comments.
There being no comments, Mayor Carelli closed the public session.
ALL IN FAVOR
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Oswald set forth the motion, seconded by Councilman Kheyfets, to
adjourn the meeting.
ALL IN FAVOR.
Adjourned: 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
________________________
Abubakar T. Jalloh
Municipal ClerkBOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
TITLE:
RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION
ORDINANCE# 5-2021
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AMENDING CHAPTER 168 “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE TO
MAKE CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS PROHIBITED USES WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF
RIVERDALE
The Mayor ordered the Clerk to read the Notice and Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE# 5-2021
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AMENDING CHAPTER 168 “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE TO
MAKE CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS PROHIBITED USES WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF
RIVERDALE
Which Ordinance was introduced and passed on First Reading by title at a meeting of the Mayor
and Council held on June 9, 2021.
The Notice and Ordinance have been posted on the Bulletin Board in the Municipal Building and
copies have been made available to the general public.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open to hear any objections that may be presented by
any taxpayer of the Borough of Riverdale, and all parties and persons in interest and citizens.
The following were heard:
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
Motion – by Councilman: ________________________________ Second - by Councilman: _______________________________
COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain
Pellegrini Oswald
Revis Purcell
Desai Kheyfets
RESOLVED, that the above Ordinance No. 5-2021; as read on Second Reading at this meeting be
adopted and finally passed.
The Mayor declared the Ordinance passed, approved the same and ordered the Clerk to publish
the notice thereof.
_________________________________________ _________________________________________
Abubakar T. Jalloh, R.M.C. Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
Municipal Clerk
1|PageBOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE NO. 05-2021
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AMENDING CHAPTER 168 “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE TO
MAKE CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS PROHIBITED USES WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF
RIVERDALE
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of New Jersey recently enacted P.L.2021, c.16, known as the New
Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act (hereinafter
referred to as “Act”); and
WHEREAS, Section 31 of the Act authorizes a municipality to prohibit the operations of any one or more
classes of cannabis establishments that may operate within the municipality subsequent to the adoption of
the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Riverdale believes it is appropriate to prohibit the
operations of cannabis establishments within its jurisdiction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Riverdale, in the County
of Morris, and State of New Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 168, Zoning, Article III, District Regulations, hereby amended to in include a
new Section 13, entitled “Cannabis Establishments and Uses Prohibited” to read in its entirety as
follows:
§ 168-13. Cannabis Establishments and Uses Prohibited.
The operation of all classes of cannabis establishments as defined by P.L.2021, c. 16,
including but not limited to, cannabis retailers, cultivators, manufactures,
distributors, wholesalers, testing facilities, delivery services, medical cannabis
dispensaries, alternative cannabis treatment centers, including such operators
holding a medical cannabis dispensary permit pursuant to P.L.2009, c.307 (C. 24:61-
7), are expressly prohibited uses within the jurisdictional boundaries of the
Borough of Riverdale.”
SECTION 2. This Ordinance may be renumbered for codification purposes.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with any part of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or inconsistent.
SECTION 4. In the event that any section, part or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be
unenforceable or invalid by any court, such holding shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a
whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unenforceable or invalid.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage as required by law.
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NEW JERSEY
Adopted this ____ day of
_____________________, 2021.
________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Abubakar Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE
The ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the
governing body of the Borough of Riverdale, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, held on
June 9, 2021. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of
the governing body to be held at Borough Hall, in the Borough on July 14, 2021 at 7:30 o’clock p.m., and
during the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be
made available at the Clerk’s office to the members of the general public who shall request the same.
Abubakar Jalloh, Borough Clerk
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NEW JERSEY
TITLE:
RESOLUTION TO INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE# 6-2021
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AMENDING CHAPTER 168 “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE TO
MAKE CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS PROHIBITED USES WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF
RIVERDALE
BE IT RESOLVED, the Ordinance entitled No. 5-2021, as stated above be adopted and the Mayor
and Council had first reading by title on July 14, 2021 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the same be published in the Morris Daily Record on
July 21, 2021 and together with a Notice of Introduction thereof and the same shall be considered
for final passage at the Meeting of the Mayor and Council on August 11, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk posts a copy of said Ordinance on the bulletin
board and make copies available to the general public.
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
Motion – by Councilman: ________________________________ Second - by Councilman: _______________________________
COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain
Pellegrini Oswald
Revis Purcell
Desai Kheyfets
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
A.J. Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
This resolution, when adopted, must remain in the possession of the Borough Clerk. Certified copies are available.
1|PageBOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE NO. 06-2021
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AMENDING CHAPTER 168 “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE TO
MAKE CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS PROHIBITED USES WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF
RIVERDALE
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of New Jersey recently enacted P.L.2021, c.16,
known as the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace
Modernization Act (hereinafter referred to as “Act”); and
WHEREAS, Section 31 of the Act authorizes a municipality to prohibit the operations of any
one or more classes of cannabis establishments that may operate within the municipality
subsequent to the adoption of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Riverdale believes it is appropriate to
prohibit the operations of cannabis establishments within its jurisdiction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Riverdale, in the County of Morris, and State of New Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 168, Zoning, Article III, District Regulations, hereby amended to in
include a new Section 13, entitled “Cannabis Establishments and Uses Prohibited” to read in its
entirety as follows:
Ҥ 168-13. Cannabis Establishments and Uses Prohibited.
The operation of all classes of cannabis establishments as defined by P.L.2021, c. 16,
including but not limited to, cannabis retailers, cultivators, manufactures, distributors,
wholesalers, delivery services, medical cannabis dispensaries, alternative cannabis
treatment centers, including such operators holding a medical cannabis dispensary permit
pursuant to P.L.2009, c.307 (C. 24:61-7), are expressly prohibited uses within the
jurisdictional boundaries of the Borough of Riverdale.”
SECTION 2. This Ordinance may be renumbered for codification purposes.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with any part of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or inconsistent.
SECTION 4. In the event that any section, part or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to
be unenforceable or invalid by any court, such holding shall not affect the validity of this
Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unenforceable or
invalid.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage as required by law.
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NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE NO. 06-2021
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AMENDING CHAPTER 168 “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE TO
MAKE CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS PROHIBITED USES WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF
RIVERDALE
Adopted this ____ day of
_____________________, 2021.
________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Abubakar Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE
The ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the
governing body of the Borough of Riverdale, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, held on
July 14, 2021. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of
the governing body to be held at Borough Hall, in the Borough on August 11, 2021 at 7:30 o’clock p.m., and
during the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be
made available at the Clerk’s office to the members of the general public who shall request the same.
Abubakar Jalloh, Borough Clerk
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NEW JERSEY
Resolution No: 104-2021
Date of Adoption: June 23, 2021
TITLE:
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS AND THE ISSUANCE OF CHECKS FOR THE PERIOD THROUGH JULY
14, 2021 FOR 2020/2021 BILLS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $139,337.07
BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Riverdale, New Jersey that,
WHEREAS, certain bills which are contained on the bills list which is annexed hereto and
incorporated herein have been submitted to the Borough of Riverdale for payment, and;
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5:16, it has been certified to the governing body that the
goods or services for which said bills were submitted have been received by or rendered to the
Borough of Riverdale, and;
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Riverdale has certified to the governing
body that there are funds legally appropriated and available in the current operating budget for
the payment of said bills and that the said payment will not result in the disbursement of public
monies or in the encumbering of same in excess of the 2020/2021 appropriation for said purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Riverdale that
the Borough Clerk and Mayor be and are hereby authorized to sign checks in payment of the bills
set forth in the annexed schedule.
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
Motion – by Councilman: ________________________________ Second - by Councilman: _______________________________
COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain
Pellegrini Oswald
Revis Purcell
Desai Kheyfets
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
A.J. Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
This resolution, when adopted, must remain in the possession of the Borough Clerk. Certified copies are available.BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
Resolution No: 105-2019
Date of Adoption: July 14, 2021
TITLE:
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE
ON AN ONLINE AUCTION WEBSITE
WHEREAS, Borough of Riverdale has determined to move forward with the EMEX Reverse
Auction in order procure electricity for the Local Unit; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Electronic Procurement Act (P.L. 2018, c. 156) (the “Act”)
authorizes the purchase of electricity supply service for public use through the use of an online
auction service; and
WHEREAS, Borough of Riverdale will utilize the online auction services of EMEX, LLC, a division of
Mantis Innovation which is an approved vendor pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, EMEX, LLC is compensated for all services rendered through the participating supplier
that a contract is awarded to; and
WHEREAS, the auction will be conducted pursuant to the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Borough of Riverdale is hereby
authorized to execute on behalf of Borough of Riverdale any electricity contract proffered by the
participating supplier that submits the winning bid in the EMEX Reverse Auction.
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
Motion – by Councilman: ________________________________ Second - by Councilman: _______________________________
COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain
Pellegrini Oswald
Revis Purcell
Desai Kheyfets
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
A.J. Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
This resolution, when adopted, must remain in the possession of the Borough Clerk. Certified copies are available.BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
Resolution No: 106-2021
Date of Adoption: July 14, 2021
TITLE:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A SEWER CONNECTION Michael S.
Kajor, 6 Munn Avenue, Riverdale, NJ Block 23, Lot 26.02
WHEREAS, Michael S. Kajor, (“Applicants”) requires approval from the Borough of Riverdale
Sewer Utility for sanitary sewer connections to service the property known as Block
23, Lot 26.02; and
WHEREAS, the project is more specifically known as 6 Munn Avenue, Riverdale, New Jersey
07457; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing a residential connection to one dwelling unit; and
WHEREAS, the connection fee for this residential project is as follows: $4,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Sewer Engineer recommends approval in accordance with the Borough’s Rules
and Regulations and payment of the above referenced connection and application
fees;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough of Riverdale that the Sewer Engineer be and
hereby approves this application, in accordance with the recommendations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Riverdale is further subject to compliance by the Applicant with the Rules and Regulations of the
Borough of Riverdale and other applicable regulatory agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Riverdale that the Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute the application agreement contained herein.
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
Motion – by Councilman: ________________________________ Second - by Councilman: _______________________________
COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain
Pellegrini Oswald
Revis Purcell
Desai Kheyfets
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
A.J. Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
This resolution, when adopted, must remain in the possession of the Borough Clerk. Certified copies are available.BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
Resolution No: 107-2021
Date of Adoption: July 14, 2021
TITLE:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A SEWER CONNECTION Anna Mae
Zabit, 8 Munn Avenue, Riverdale, NJ Block 23, Lot 27.01
WHEREAS, Anna Mae Zabit, (“Applicants”) requires approval from the Borough of Riverdale
Sewer Utility for sanitary sewer connections to service the property known as Block
23, Lot 27.01; and
WHEREAS, the project is more specifically known as 8 Munn Avenue, Riverdale, New Jersey
07457; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing a residential connection to one dwelling unit; and
WHEREAS, the connection fee for this residential project is as follows: $4,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Sewer Engineer recommends approval in accordance with the Borough’s Rules
and Regulations and payment of the above referenced connection and application
fees;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough of Riverdale that the Sewer Engineer be and
hereby approves this application, in accordance with the recommendations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Riverdale is further subject to compliance by the Applicant with the Rules and Regulations of the
Borough of Riverdale and other applicable regulatory agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Riverdale that the Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute the application agreement contained herein.
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
Motion – by Councilman: ________________________________ Second - by Councilman: _______________________________
COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain
Pellegrini Oswald
Revis Purcell
Desai Kheyfets
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
A.J. Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
This resolution, when adopted, must remain in the possession of the Borough Clerk. Certified copies are available.BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
Resolution No: 108-2021
Date of Adoption: July 14, 2021
TITLE:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A SEWER CONNECTION Dennis
Stygar, 97 Newbury Place, Riverdale, NJ Block 14.04, Lot 75
WHEREAS, Dennis Stygar, (“Applicants”) requires approval from the Borough of Riverdale
Sewer Utility for sanitary sewer connections to service the property known as Block
14.04, Lot 75; and
WHEREAS, the project is more specifically known as 97 Newbury Place, Riverdale, New Jersey
07457; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing a residential connection to one dwelling unit; and
WHEREAS, the connection fee for this residential project is as follows: $4,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Sewer Engineer recommends approval in accordance with the Borough’s Rules
and Regulations and payment of the above referenced connection and application
fees;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough of Riverdale that the Sewer Engineer be and
hereby approves this application, in accordance with the recommendations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Riverdale is further subject to compliance by the Applicant with the Rules and Regulations of the
Borough of Riverdale and other applicable regulatory agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Riverdale that the Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute the application agreement contained herein.
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
Motion – by Councilman: ________________________________ Second - by Councilman: _______________________________
COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain
Pellegrini Oswald
Revis Purcell
Desai Kheyfets
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
A.J. Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
This resolution, when adopted, must remain in the possession of the Borough Clerk. Certified copies are available.BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
Resolution No: 109-2021
Date of Adoption: July 14, 2021
TITLE:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT SUBMISSION TO NJ URBAN AND COMMUNITY
FORESTRY PROGRAM – (UCF) STEWARDSHIP APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF) Program is providing funding
to organizations to assist with the implementation of their approved Community Forestry
Management Plan (CFMP); and
WHEREAS, funding is available to assist communities in understanding their urban and
community forest composition and structure, and to amend or update existing management plans,
including tree inventories;
WHEREAS, the Mayor or his/her designee is hereby authorized to submit a New Jersey Urban and
Community Forestry Stewardship Grant Application to complete a Borough Tree Inventory in the
amount of $1,125.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Riverdale is committed to providing the
required 25% local match for the project, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 25% local match is in the form of in-kind volunteer and staff
hours, and;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Riverdale
hereby authorize the submission of the New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry Stewardship
Grant Application for a Borough Tree Inventory.
CERTIFICATION:
Date: July 14, 2021
I, Abubakar Jalloh, Borough Clerk of the Borough of Riverdale, do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Borough Council of said Borough at a regular
meeting held on Wednesday evening July 14, 2021.
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
Motion – by Councilman: ________________________________ Second - by Councilman: _______________________________
COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain
Pellegrini Oswald
Revis Purcell
Desai Kheyfets
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
A.J. Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
This resolution, when adopted, must remain in the possession of the Borough Clerk. Certified copies are available.BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
Resolution No: 110-2021
Date of Adoption: July 14, 2021
TITLE:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE AND ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL GROUP
WHEREAS, the Borough of Riverdale (“Borough”) utilizes an annual reassessment of all the lands, buildings
and improvements contained within the boundaries of the Borough; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Assessor has recommended that the Borough retain Associated Appraisal Group
for the purpose of assisting the Assessor with the necessary inspections and professional appraisal and
reassessment services in the Borough; and
WHEREAS, Associated Appraisal Group submitted a proposal for the performance of said services in the
total amount of Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000) Dollars for the service; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Assessor and Borough Attorney have reviewed the proposal and have
recommended the award of the contract to Associated Appraisal Group in accordance with its proposal
dated June 29, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council wishes to award the contract to Associated Appraisal Group; and
WHEREAS, the Borough’s Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available for this purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Riverdale, in the County
of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. Associated Appraisal Group, 8 Commerce Drive, Suite 303, Cranford, NJ 07016, be and is hereby
awarded a contract to perform the above-referenced reassessment project in the Borough in
conjunction with the annual reassessment as set forth in a proposal dated June 29, 2021 attached
hereto, which shall not exceed the amount of $25,000; and
2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "Professional Service" in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is for a service
performed by a person(s) authorized by law to practice a recognized profession that is regulated by
law.
3. A notice of this action shall be printed once in the legal newspaper of the Borough of Riverdale.
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
Motion – by Councilman: ________________________________ Second - by Councilman: _______________________________
COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain
Pellegrini Oswald
Revis Purcell
Desai Kheyfets
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
A.J. Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
This resolution, when adopted, must remain in the possession of the Borough Clerk. Certified copies are available.BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
Resolution No: 111-2021
Date of Adoption: July 14, 2021
TITLE:
APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF INACTIVE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DEXTERS INC. FOR
THE 2021/2022 LICENSE YEAR
WHEREAS, Plenary Retail Consumption License #1433-33-002-002, Dexters Inc. applied and was
granted a Special Ruling to Permit Filing of Renewal Application pursuant to N.J.S.A. 33:1-12.39,
for the license year 2021-22; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control has
issued a Special Ruling to permit consideration of a renewal application under Docket No. 07-21-
513.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Riverdale, County of Morris, State of
New Jersey, that the following Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses be renewed for the
2021/2022 license year:
#1433-33-002-002 - Dexters Inc.
329 A Dorchester Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701 – Pocket License
– A license not sited at a premises in the Borough of Riverdale
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be filed with the Division of Alcoholic
Beverage Control and a copy to the licensee.
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
Motion – by Councilman: ________________________________ Second - by Councilman: _______________________________
COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain COUNCILMAN Yes No Absent Abstain
Pellegrini Oswald
Revis Purcell
Desai Kheyfets
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
A.J. Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
This resolution, when adopted, must remain in the possession of the Borough Clerk. Certified copies are available.BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
NEW JERSEY
Resolution No: 112-2021
Date of Adoption: July 14, 2021
TITLE:
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF SHADE TREE COMMISSION MEMBERS
BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Paul M. Carelli hereby appoints the following persons to the Shade
Tree Commission for the terms set forth below.
Laura Jennings Alternate #1 Unexpired Term Expires December 31, 2021
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
A.J. Jalloh, Borough Clerk Paul M. Carelli, Mayor
This resolution, when adopted, must remain in the possession of the Borough Clerk. Certified copies are available.2021 SHADE TREE COMMISSION ROSTER
Revised July 14, 2021
MEMBER CURRENT OFFICE APPOINTED TERM EXPIRES
Michael Carelli Member 01/01/2021 5 12/31/2025
Linda Roetman Member 01/01/2021 5 12/31/2025
Darinda Norris Member 01/01/2021 5 12/31/2025
Todd Urban Member 01/01/2018 5 12/31/2022
Denise Johnson (unexpired) Member 08/12/2020 5 12/31/2021
Laura Jennings (unexpired) Alternate #1 07/14/2021 1 12/31/2021
Matt Oswald Council Liaison 01/01/2021 1 12/31/2021
John Linson Arborist 01/01/2021 1 12/31/2021You can also read
