REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KENILWORTH HELD ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 25, 2011.� ACTING MAYOR ANTHONY RENDA�� PRESIDED.

Acting Mayor Anthony Renda read the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act.

The Salute to the Flag was led by Acting Mayor Anthony Renda.���������

ROLL CALL

Roll Call at 8:00 P.M. showed the following Council Members present: Sal Candarella, Peter Corvelli, Brian Joho, Scott Klinder and Fred Pugliese. Kevin Leary was absent.

MINUTES

It was moved by Acting Councilwoman Hope Bera, seconded by Acting Councilwoman Shelby Loz , and carried that the minutes of the Work Session of May 10, 2011 and the Regular Council Meeting of May 11, 2011, be dispensed with and approved as submitted.� (Copies furnished each Council Member prior to the meeting.)

PRESENTATION ON HISTORY OF BLACK BROOK PARK

The Mayor introduced Dorothea Krihak who gave a presentation on the history of Black Brook Park.� The Mayor said Dorthea is dedicated to the history of the Borough and Black Brook Park and is going to speak on information she has acquired over the past ten years.� Mayor Fiamingo said this history lesson is appropriate for tonight since we have our �Youth In Government� students and also Ms. Westbrook.�

Dorothea gave a presentation on the American Revolutionary War and how Black Brook Park played a role in the War.� Dorothea gathered her information from historians Robert Wood, Walter Boright, Kenilworth, Union and Springfield Historical Societies.� Dorothea spoke about the Shallcross House and the Battle of Connecticut Farms on June 8, 1780. �Dorothea told the story of Reverand Caldwell and his wife Hannah Ogden Caldwell and how the British burned down their Connecticut Farms Church.� Hannah Ogden Caldwell�s picture is now on the Union County Seal. �Dorothea spoke of the importance of the Battle of Springfield �and the Battle of Connecticut Farms because it was after those two battles that the war was finally ended in 1781.� They were the last two battles fought in the northern colonies.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS:

1. Letter from Matthew Duffy, 55 North 6^th Street, requesting permission to have a Block Party on North 6^th Street on Saturday, June 11^th.
2. Letter from Fatima Giammarino, 307 North 10^th Street, stating this is her 2^nd request to repave North 10^th Street due to potholes.
3. Invitation from VFW and American Legion inviting Mayor and Council to attend their Memorial Day Services at the VFW on Monday, May 30^th at 11:00 A.M.

�It was moved by Acting Councilwoman Shelby Loza, seconded by Acting Councilman Michael Mossucco, and carried that the above communications be received and filed and any money amounts indicated be spread over the minutes.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEES

Acting Mayor Anthony Renda reported the following:

This coming Monday, May 30, 2011 is Memorial Day.� I hope everyone will join us at the Veteran�s Center at 11:00 a.m. to remember all of the servicemen and women who have died in

service of our country.� The service is brief but moving.� Afterwards the Veteran�s Center hosts everyone to a lunch.�

Memorial Day is more than the beginning of the summer holidays and I hope everyone will take a little time out of their day to recognize the real reason behind the holiday.

The following weekend is the Relay for Life at the David Brearley High School track.� Relay is two day marathon event beginning on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 6 PM and ending on Sunday, June 5, 2011 with closing ceremonies beginning at 6:00 a.m.� Throughout the night there will be a number of different events with laps around the track throughout.�

Throughout the past months many different fundraising events have occurred to raise funds for cancer research.� On Friday, May 13, 2011 I had the pleasure of hosting an event called Family Feud where members of the Kenilworth Police Department faced off against members of the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad.� The Police won and the whole night was a lot of fun.�

I would like to thank John Zimmerman, Officers Paul Campanella, Dan Sims, Anthony Giacolone, Chris Byrson, Ed Pastor from the Police Department and John Mauro, David Krill, Anthony DeLuca, Peter Peros and Saleem Lawson from the Fire Department.

They are a good bunch of guys who helped out for a great cause.

Finally, I would like to mention that a Memorial to commemorate the three individuals from Kenilworth who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 is in the planning stages and will be dedicated on the 10^th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center.� The memorial will be built on the lawn in front of Borough Hall and will incorporate a piece of a steel beam from the Trade Center that was awarded to the Fire Department as one of the departments that responded to the tragedy.� The Fire Department, Police Department and Kenilworth PBA and the VFW are all taking part in this project.� Donations to help defray the costs of the project are currently being accepted.� Anyone wishing to donate to the project should send their checks to the Pride in Kenilworth Committee c/o Kenilworth Borough Hall, 567 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ.�

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Acting Council Member Hope Bera reported the following:

As Chairwoman of the Finance Committee, I would like to report - The Finance Department has provided the following information: The Borough of Kenilworth has received $99,562.33 in Grant funds so far this year. The Borough anticipates an additional $150,776.32 in energy grant funds for 2011. Tax Collections received to date, covering the first and second quarters of 2011, total $16,542,007.56. The Borough is currently at a 96.43% tax collection rate. Prior year delinquent taxes collected to date equal $208,443.08. Sixteen properties still owe taxes from 2010 and will

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go to tax sale on June 28, 2011. Also, I would like to report � The Finance Committee has met, discussed and recommended the Capital Project initiatives for 2011 to the Mayor and Council.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Acting Council Member Michael Mossucco reported the following:

The men have been working on maintaining sanitary sewers, cleaning storm water catch basins, filling potholes, brush pickup, tree maintenance, repairing street signs, cleaning/landscaping Borough properties and parks. The department�s line striping paint machine was repaired.� We will start line striping next week, weather permitting.� We are all caught up with pot hole repairs. We will start repairing some of the ruts and divots along the side of roadways.� We will continue to monitor some of the problem streets such as 14^th Street and Lafayette.� All of the Borough�s 555 Stormwater Catch Basins have been cleaned.� We are currently installing the �No Dumping � Drains to Waterway� metal disk markers. �This is a requirement of the NJDEP Stormwater Regulations.� Union County Recycling Events will have a Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, June 11^th at Lucent Technologies, New Providence from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.� there will be a Paper Schredding Event on Thursday, June 9^th at Rahway Park, Rahway from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Acting Council Member Alicia Casamento reported the following:

New Jersey State Law requires young people under the age of 17 to wear an approved helmet while cycling. Each year bicyclists are killed or injured in New Jersey due to bicycle crashes.� Many bicycle deaths result from bicycle-motor vehicle collisions.� However, injuries can happen anywhere, including parks, bike paths, driveways and often do not involve motor vehicles.

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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, ZONING & ORDINANCES

Acting Council Member Shelby Loza reported the following:

Last month there were two hearings in front of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustments, votes were cast, and resolutions will be read at our next meeting.� Verizon has an application that will be heard at our next meeting on Thursday, May 26.� They would like to add an emergency generator on an existing site.�� I have been working with our Fire Chief, Fire sub-code official and Construction official to stream line the process of inspections and alleviate fire code violations that could delay the opening of a newly purchased building� or a new retail business trying to open in our Borough.��� Although we are very concerned about life safety issues, we want to uncomplicate the process of getting a new business open. We are trying to make the process of obtaining a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy a pleasant experience.�� If successful, we will proceed with the other sub code officials to help ensure that applying for a construction permit or CO does not turn into a nightmare.�� We want to welcome new business into town, and not bury them in paper work and excess expenses before they unlock their doors.

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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND FIRE

Acting Council Member Matthew Curtain reported the following:

On Saturday, June 18th, the Recreation Department is holding its Annual Outdoor Movie Night at Brearley Football Field starting at 8:30 PM. This event is free and open to all residents. I �would also like to remind everyone that the Recreation Department summer camp starts June 27^th, and that we are still accepting sign-ups. There will be open sign-ups on Sunday, June 5^th, from 2pm-5pm; and on Sunday, June 19^th, from 2pm-5pm at the Recreation Center.� For more information, please visit the Recreation Department website at: KenilworthRecreation.com. Also, this past Sunday the Fire Department and Rescue Squad held their annual open house. The event was a great opportunity for families and children to see the trucks and equipment they use, and to learn about the courageous job our Firefighters and Rescue Squad members do for our Borough.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE

Acting Council Member Ashley Oriol reported the following:

The Kenilworth Library will present the Bard on the Boulevard this summer.  The performances are June 16, July 21 and August 11 at Brearley High School football field.� There are still Library 75th anniversary tee shirts available.  The adult sizes are sold out but there remain some in children's sizes.� Also the 75 for 75 campaign is underway.  Please contact the library for further information regarding all this.

Mayor Fiamingo mentioned that there were members of St. Theresa�s School who submitted essays but unfortunately they had another event that conflicted with our meeting tonight.� The Mayor read the following names of the St. Theresa students who participated in the essay contest but were unable to make the meeting; Conchetta Aronowitz, Paval Patel, Christine Coppola, Antonio Altamirano, Maria Angela Bui and Rajiv Dave.� She thanked the students for participating and she said hopefully next year there will not be a conflict.��

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

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Consolidated Bill List appears on the following pages.� (copy attached)

CONSENT AGENDA

Resolutions No.1 thru 14 are listed on Consent Agenda and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. All items will be recorded individually in full in the minutes.

Councilman Leary moved that all items under Consent Agenda be approved, seconded by Councilman Candarella . Upon roll call the vote was unanimous.

RESOLUTION NO.1

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:�� That all bills be paid when properly audited and funds are available.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2

Whereas, the Borough of Kenilworth held a tax sale on June 29, 2010 for delinquent 2009 property taxes, and a tax lien was purchased by Royal Tax Lien Services, LLC on property located at 433 North 15^th Street, Kenilworth, NJ, and

Whereas, the owner of said property has satisfied said lien, together with interest and costs by payment of amount due at the Office of the Collector of Taxes, and

Whereas, the Lienholder paid to the Collector of Taxes a premium in the amount of $5,300.00 and since the statutory period of five years has not passed, these funds must also be returned.

Now therefore be it resolved, that the Treasurer be and is hereby authorized to draw a warrant to the named Lienholder as follows, To be refunded upon receipt of the original Certificate of Sale #10-00001 by the Collector of Taxes:

Royal Tax Lien Services, LLC

115 West Avenue, Suite 300

Jenkintown, PA 19046

REDEMPTION AMOUNT

$15,261.04

PREMIUM TRUST ACCOUNT

$5,300

Treasurer�s Note: 1099 = $1,061.12

RESOLUTION NO. 3

WHEREAS, the Borough of Kenilworth no longer has use for the attached automobiles therefore, be it

RESOLVED,� by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Kenilworth that the Borough Clerk be and is hereby authorized to sell the attached items, as is, at public auction sale at a date within 60 calendar days. The auction will be advertised in the Cranford Chronicle.

1.    Said sale shall be conducted by the Borough Clerk or by any person so designated by her.

2.    Said property is being sold �as is�.

3.    All prospective purchasers are put on notice to personally inspect the property.

4.    At the Time of said sale, the purchaser shall deposit the entire purchase price with the Borough Clerk in cash or certified check made payable to the Borough of Kenilworth

If the purchaser fails to take title and possession within (10) days of the date of purchase, the Governing Body of the Borough of Kenilworth may declare the contract of sale to be terminated and may retain all monies paid there under as liquidated damages,

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5.    and the Borough may resell said property or pursue such other and further legal and equitable remedies as it may have. If the purchaser fails to take title or possession within said (10) days, purchaser will be liable for reasonable storage fees.

6.    If the title to this property shall prove to be unremarkable, the liability of the Borough shall be limited to the repayment of the amount of any sums paid by said purchaser to the Borough without any further cost, expense, damage, claim against or liability upon the Borough.

7.    The Borough of Kenilworth reserves the right to reject all bids and shall not be obligated to accept any bids.

8.    All prospective purchasers are put on notice that no employee, agent, officer, body or subordinate body has any authority to waive, modify or amend any of the within conditions of sale.

Year��� � Make ����������� Model�� ���������������������� Identification #������������������������ Minimum Bid

1988��� Ford���������������� Thunderbird���������������� 1FABP6046JH212808����������������������� $350

1997��� Dodge������������ Caravan��������������������� 1B4GP44R3VB445383��������������������� $350

2001��� Volvo�������������� V70����������������������������� YV1SZ58D711020688����������������������� $2300

2004��� Chevy ����������������������� Trailblazer������������������ 1GNES16S646109698���������������������� $2300

I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council on� May 25, 2011.���

RESOLUTION NO. 4

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:� That the attached list of the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department/Rescue Squad members be granted an expense allowance in accordance with the report submitted by Fire Chief Lewis Giordino, in the aggregate amount of $48,592.25.

RESOLUTION NO. 5

WHEREAS, Borough Engineers Grotto Associates requested quotes for �Direct Pipe Connection at 297 Lincoln Drive�, and

WHEREAS, one quote was received from S. Brothers, Inc., P.O. Box 317, South River, NJ� 08882, in the amount of $10,972.00; and

WHEREAS, Grotto Engineering, has recommended award of this project to S. Brothers, Inc.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that S. Brothers, Inc. be authorized to perform �Direct Pipe Connection at Lincoln Drive� project, as per quote submitted, at a co sot $10,972.00.

RESOLUTION NO. 6

Be It Hereby Resolved:� That DONALD CORRIGAN be employed as a Regular Senior Citizen Bus Driver at a rate of $18.62 per hour.

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RESOLUTION NO. 7

Be It Hereby Resolved:� That ARMINIO LOFFA and PETER PEROS be appointed as Assistant Fire Inspectors with compensation being generated through inspection fees in accordance with the current Fire Prevention salary Ordinance.

RESOLUTION NO. 8