BOROUGH OF RAMSEY

Borough of Ramsey 

2006 Reorganization Meeting 

January 1, 2006 

Mayor Muti welcomed everyone to the 98 th Reorganization Meeting. The pledge of allegiance was led by 

the Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department. Reverend Dr. Carol Brighton, Pastor of the Lutheran Church of 

the Redeemer, gave the invocation. 

The oaths of office were administered to newly elected Councilmen Andrew Siemsen and Bruce Vozeh 

By Peter A. Scandariato, Esq. Mayor Muti presented the new councilmen with their badges and 

business cards. 

Mayor Muti officially called the meeting to order. 

ROLL CALL: 

Present: Mayor Muti, Councilmembers Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh, 

Borough Administrator Nicholas Saros, Borough Attorney Per Scandariato, and Borough Clerk 

Meredith Bendian. 

Absent: None 

Mayor read the Open Public Meetings Law notice. Mayor welcomed members of the Board of Education 

and thanked them for attending this meeting. 

Resolution Number One: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

It Resolved that the By-Laws of the Borough Council of the Borough of Ramsey, New Jersey, 

dated 1984, and as subsequently amended, be and are hereby adopted as the By-Laws for the year 2006. 

AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh NAYS: None 

Mayor opened the nominations for Council President. Councilman Bisaillon nominated Christopher 

Botta, seconded by Councilman Nalbandian. Mayor asked if there were any other nominations. 

Councilman Bisaillon moved that the nominations be closed, seconded by Heller, Carried. Mayor 

instructed the clerk to cast one ballot for Councilman Botta for Council President. Councilman Botta is 

declared and elected as Council President. 

Remarks By Newly Elected Council Members 

Councilman Siemsen thanked the voters for electing him and stated that he looked forward to serving the 

community. Councilman Siemsen thanked his wife, Michelle, for her support along with their two 

children, Amanda and Jonathan, as well as his parents. Councilman Siemsen stated that he grew up in 

this town. His background is in city planning and commercial relocations. There is very little land 

available for ratables and we must protect residential properties. The only means of developing our tax 

base will be through redevelopment of commercial properties. We must have pro-residential zoning. We 

must continue to strive to support our employees and volunteers. My thanks to all the volunteers. In 

particular, I am looking forward to working with our senior citizens; they are a valued resource. Creating 

a bridge between our seniors and young people is something I will strive to accomplish. Many American

lives have been sacrificed for the right to vote and I am happy to live in a country where we have that 

right. I am confident that we will come up with decisions that are in the best interest of Ramsey. 

Councilman Vozeh thanked everyone for being here and expressed his appreciation to the voters, friends, 

mother, and his wife and children. It comes with a responsibility which we do not take lightly. Former 

President Ronald Regan once said the nine most terrifying words in the English language were, “I am 

from the government and I am here to help”. In Ramsey, we need to work hard to make sure that quote 

does not ring true locally. We need to insure professional relationships and respect for all citizens. 

We need to have an open door coupled with an open mind and consider all the ramifications before we 

make a decision. We are public servants but we also have a need to function through a process and a 

systematic approach. Our role needs planning and process. While we need to strive to resolve issues as 

quickly as possible, we need to review the ramifications to all citizens. It doesn’t mean that no one is 

listening or no one cares, it is better to not shoot from the hip. I will be chairing the Finance and 

Administration and we will be looking at the health benefits options. This is a major issue. If a health 

benefit plan can be found that reduces costs and provide greater employee benefits, we are all for it. 

I believe we need an independent review of our options. It is a duty to make tough decisions. We need 

to be cognizant of the delicate balance between cost savings and level of service. Debate is healthy and 

we must remember not to polarize the town. I would like to thank my father who passed away a little 

more than a year ago, but it was his shining example and dedication to community service that guided me 

and put me here before you. Thank you for your trust. 

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Council President Botta thanked his colleagues and indicated that he hopes to be able to live up to the 

standards which are required for the new year. He looks forward to working with the newly elected 

councilmembers. The business of government isn’t always pretty, but we do the best we can and we want 

to push the agenda forward. He wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. 

Councilman Bisaillon joined the Mayor to present a plaque to Jack Roche who is retiring as president of 

the Board of Public Wroks. Mayor stated that there have been a number of challenges over the past 10 

years and expressed his appreciation to Jack for his dedication and service to the Board. 

Mayor announced that Bill Buckley, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment, is also retiring after 33 years 

of service to the Board. Mr. Buckley was unable to attend today. 

Council President Botta announced that outgoing Councilmembers Mario Ratto and Julie O’Brien were 

not here today but we do have plaques for them and thanked them for their service to the Borough. 

Mayor Muti opened the nominations for Class III member of the Planning Boarding. Councilman 

Nalbandian nominated Andrew Siemsen, seconded by Bisaillon. Nominations closed. Carried. 

Mayor instructed the clerk to cast one ballot for the unanimous election of Andrew Siemsen as the 

Class III member of the Planning Board. 

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Resolution Number Two – Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Be It Resolved that the regular meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Ramsey for the 

Year 2006 be the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the 

Agenda Work Session should it conclude prior to 8:30p.m. in the Council Chambers at Borough Hall. 

Agenda Work Sessions will precede the Council Meetings at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Work 

Session that is scheduled for the Council Meeting that follows the Monthly Work Session will begin at 

8:00 p.m. The regular Monthly Work Session will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each 

month. All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise announced. The Mayor and 

Council will hold its first meeting of 2007 on Monday, January 1, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Municipal 

Building for the purpose of reorganizing and conducting other business that may come before it and 

formal action may be taken on such matters. 


Resolution Number Three: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Bisaillon 

Be It Resolved that the following list of Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department Officers be approved for the 

Year 2006: 

Line Officers: 

Chief Thomas Lanning 

Assistant Chief Michael Scalione 

Deputy Chief James Dougherty 

Captain Carl Held 

Captain James Kennedy 

Lieutenant Steve Forbes 

Lieutenant Pierre Gauthier 

Lieutenant John Davis 

Lieutenant Randy Sterbinsky 

Lieutenant Gary Paul 

Administrative Officers: 

President Kenny Bell 

Vice President Joe Lehr 

Treasurer Jane Zuroff 

Recording Secretary Miryam Fonken 

Financial Secretary Garry Tonnon 

Trustees 

Donald Heidt 

Jason Klein 

John Pasichnyk 

George Rough 

Randall Sterbinsky 

AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh 

NAYS: None 

Mayor asked the officers to come forward for the oath of office. 

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Resolution Number Four: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Bisaillon 

Be It Resolved that the following list of Ramsey Volunteer Rescue Squad Officers be approved for the 

Year 2006: 


Chief Michael Burns 

Deputy Chief Jonathan Krehel 

Captain Joseph Manfredonia 

1 st Lieutenant Richard Muser 

2 nd Lieutenant Kelly Blayer 

3 rd Lieutenant Kathryn Tuttle 


President Erik Endress 

Vice President Carol Brady 

Secretary Kelly Vriesma 

Treasurer Kimberly Milstone 

Trustee Brian Phillips 

Trustee Kevin Tarzian 


Members came forward for the oath of office. 

NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Five: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Bisaillon 

Be It Resolved that the following list of Ramsey Volunteer Ambulance Corps Officers be installed for the 

Year 2006: 



Trustees: 

Chief Steven Ahlstedt 

1st Lieutenant Jan Notte 

2nd Lieutenant Peter Gonzalves 

3rd Lieutenant Brian Behrmann 

President Jane DePiero 

Vice President William Lara 

Corresponding Secretary Colleen Gubala 

Treasurer Clayton Bridges 

Annette Young 


Members came forward for the oath of office. 

NAYS: None 

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Communications From The Mayor 

Honorable Members Of The Council, I Hereby Make The Following Appointments: 

Beautification Committee 

Mark Madsen 

Alice Fjotland 

Marianne Kaplan 

Beverly O’Hearn 

Council Liaison: Councilman Bisaillon 

Board of Education Liaison: Councilman Botta 

Citizens’ Budget Advisory Task Force 

Pamela Bonan 

Christopher Brady 

Stephen Daffron 

Ken Graves 

Steven Mendelsohn 

Albert Radom 

Peter Ruel 

Robert Timmes 

Council Liaison: Councilman Vozeh 

Liaison To New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission 

Dean Cartier 

Public Advocate 

Harris Recht, Esq. 

Ramsey Historian 

Thomas A. Dater 

Ramsey Centennial Committee 

John L. Scerbo, Chairman 

Mayor Richard Muti 

Rev. Msgr. Lawerence W. Cull. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 

Nancy Boone, Ramsey Historical Association 

Thomas Larsen, Knights of Columbus, Ramsey Council #3962 

Ron Kase, Ramsey Historical Association 

Joseph Barnes 

Jayne Barry 

Joan Baxer 

Philip Mones 

Debra Nalbandian 

Lynn Novak 

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Wendy Bloom 

Heather Brogowski 

Anita Cannata-Nowell 

Joe Carey 

JoAnn Carroll 

Dean Cartier, Jr. 

Robert Cella 

Becky Cella 

Edie Kielch D’Andrea 

Thomas Dater 

Peter DelVecchio 

Rich Eichen 

Harriet Fillmore 

Susan Flood 

Elaine Y. Fry 

Jackie Gersht 

Judith Grief 

Doris Griffin 

Joan Hamilton 

Alden Hansel 

Kristen Illes 

Christine Illes 

Michelle Kaczorowski 

Jim Keeney 

Joan Keeney 

Norm Kopack 

Ernie Larrat 

Michael Lonier 

Carol Loxton 

Jan Mansley 

Richard Mathieson 

Lisa McGrath 

Mary McLaughlin 

Anne O’Loughlin 

Dan Perino 

Diane Perino 

Peter Reganato 

Ken Reilly 

Christopher Rotella 

Rob Rottingen 

Mary Rottingen 

Donna Schifano 

Jeremy Schreiber 

Lauren Schreiber 

Margery Simpson 

Gene Sobeck 

Jan Taylor 

Lois Terrace 

Claudia Tirello 

Carol Watson 

Ann Webersinn 

Kathy Wild 

Susie Wilson 

Carol Krzeminski 

Marilyn Taylor 

Council Liaison: Councilman Heller 

Ramsey Alliance Against Drug And Alcohol Abuse 

Mary McLaughlin, Coordinator 

Susie Wilson, Coordinator 

Mayor Richard Muti 

Nicholas C. Saros, Borough Administrator 

Sgt. Francis Alcaro 

D.A.R.E. Officer Tim Shoemaker 

Karen Barbato 

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Lucille Bell 

Liza Brienza 

Martha Carey 

Rebecca Cella 

Robert Cella 

Mary Connolly 

Patti dePiero 

Elizabeth Forsyth 

Joan Hamilton 

Chris Haskell 

David Lindstrom 

Susan Lindstrom 

Chrisanne Moger 

Trish Montini 

Susan Schou 

Dr. Roy Montessano, Superintendent of Schools 

Anthony Kemps, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent of Schools 

Susan Shou 

Eileen Smith 

Karin Vohs 

Roni Wildoner 

Council Liaison: Councilman Nalbandian 

Ramsey Day Committee 


Michele Stecyna 

Council Liasion: Councilman Bisaillon 

Ramsey Representative – Community Development Committee 

Douglas Rennie 

Recycling Committee 

Henry Schumacher, Chairman 

Stanley Rutkowski,Vice Chairman 

John Jordan 

Harvey Ranzi 

Alex Stecyna 

Recycling Coordinator: Rev. Richard Creadick 


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Technology Task Force 

Raegan Greenshields, Chairperson 

Walter Aumiller 

Steven Boston 

George Bumiller 

Philip Lambert 

Peter Malvasi 

Joseph Morales 

Phil Schwartz 


Veterans’ Affairs Committee 

Fred Swallow 

Anthony Galasso 

Mayor administered the oath to the foregoing appointees. 

Environmental Commission (Three-Year Term) 

Nancy Sperling 1/06 12/31/08 

Patrick Nerney 1/06 12/31/07 

(Filling unexpired term of A. Siemsen) 

Deirdre Dillon 1/06 12/31/08 

(Planning Board Rep.) 

Angela Strollo 1/06 12/31/08 

Thomas Thompson 1/06 12/31/08 

Alternate No. 1 (2-years) 

Kyra Faison-Gardner 1/06 12/31/07 

Alternate No. 2 (1-year) 

Chris Rotella 1/06 12/31/06 

Council Liaison: Councilman Siemsen 

Mayor administered the oath to Deirdre Dillon. 

LIBRARY BOARD 

Name Term Expires 

Mayor Richard Muti 1/06 12/31/06 

Peter Malvasi (Mayor’s Alternate) 1/06 12/31/06 

Fred Waring (Supt. of Schools Alternate) 1/06 12/31/06 

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Russell Johnson (1 year term) 1/06 12/31/06 

Michael Lonier (4 year term) 1/06 12/31/09 

Stephen Adams (2 year term) 1/06 12/31/07 

Marie O’Neil (3 year term) 1/06 12/31/06 

(Filling unexpired term of Michael Lonier) 

Council Liaison: Councilman Nalbandian 

Mayor administered the oath to those who were present. 

Planning Board 

Name Term Expiration 

Richard Creadick Class II 1/06 12/31/06 

(1-year term) 

Councilman Andrew Siemsen Class III 1/06 12/31/06 

(1-year term) 

William Jones Class IV 1/06 12/31/09 

(4-year term) 

John Scerbo Class IV 1/06 12/31/09 

(4- year term) 

Deirdre Dillon Class IV 1/06 12/31/08 

(Environmental Liaison-3-year term) 

Alternate No. 1 

Steve Scheffers 1/05 12/31/06 

(2-year term) 

(Filling unexpired term of D. Dillon) 


Shawn Kirk 1/06 12/31/07 

(2- year term) 



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Recreation Commission 

(Five-Year Term) 


Joseph Palmer 1/06 12/31/10 

William Patterson 1/06 12/31/10 

Council Liaison: Councilman Vozeh 

Mayor administered the oath to William Patterson. 

Remarks from Council Members Who Have Not Spoken 

Councilman Bisaillon expressed his appreciation to all who were in attendance and especially to Jack 

Roche for his years of service to the Water Board, as well as Bill Buckley. My best wishes for his speedy 

recovery. The Borough employees work for all the citizens of this town and I want to thank them for their 

dedication. Volunteers do an outstanding job and I want to express my appreciation for the countless 

hours they spend serving us. I would like to thank my wife and my family. None of us could do this 

without the support of our families. A number of our employees are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and 

I would ask that you say Thank You when you see them returning. Stephen McNicholas from the Police 

Department is returning and we are glad he is back. 

Councilman Heller welcomed the new councilmembers. They are truly decent professionals. Jack Roche 

and Bill Buckley deserve our thanks. I will miss Jack’s professionalism. Joe and Julie tried to do what 

they believed to be in the best interests of the public. Being a councilmember is a unique opportunity. I 

wish you all a Happy New Year. 

Councilman Nalbandian wished everyone a happy and healthy 2006. Congratulations to Andrew and 

Bruce. I look forward to working with them. Congratulations to Chris Botta on being elected Council 

President. My thanks to Jack Roche and Bill Buckley for their years of service. It has been quite a 

learning experience. My thanks to the Borough Administrator, Borough Clerk and Deputy Borough 

Clerk. I truly enjoy working with all of the Borough employees. Meredith is our shining star who 

replaced Nancy Ecke-Hohmann. Cathy LaFleur was promoted to Deputy Court Administrator. Our tax 

collector, Hope Kotlarich, also retired this past year. It has been a privilege to be a member of the 

Planning Board, chaired by Dr. Rudy Iorio. I am also the liaison to the Library. I would like to thank my 

wife, Debbie, for her support. There are some late nights and long hours and I have a very supportive 

family. The police chief’s son was deployed to Iraq and I wish him a safe return. God bless all of you 

and your families during 2006. 

State of the Borough Message by Mayor Richard Muti (attached to this set of minutes). 

Mayor Muti presented his annual Mayor’s Awards to the following: 

Steve Adams – for special Olympics, O.E.M. and trustee of the Library; 

Eileen Wimberger (not at meeting) – raising funds for inner-city school children and 

finding homes for refugees; 

Susan Flood – fund raising for flood and tsunami victims; 

Helen Ahlstedt – management of the bus for senior citizens; 

Mary & Don McLaughlin – outstanding community residents for over 40 years; 

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William Lanning – Volunteer Fire Department; 

Rich Strangfeld – Volunteer Fire Department; 

Lee Fisher – 48 years as a volunteer Fire Department member; 

Seelig Lewitz – (not at this meeting) extraordinary service to the community; 

Ramsey Woman’s Club – extraordinary service to the Borough; 

Tom Dater – for extraordinary service to the community. 

At this point, there was a five minute intermission in the meeting. 

The following Appointments All Require Council Confirmation 

Board Of Adjustment (Four-Year Term) 


Howard Cantor 1/06 12/31/08 

(Filling unexpired term of 

William Buckley) 


Vanessa Jachzel 1/06 12/31/07 

(2-year term) 


Resolution Number Six: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Heller 

Be It Resolved that the above captioned appointments hereby be confirmed: 


Board Of Health 

(Three-Year Term) 


James A. Rogers 1/06 12/31/08 

Dr. John Pantazopoulos 1/06 12/31/08 

Joan Waring 1/06 12/31/08 


Denise Chetaitis 1/06 12/31/07 

(2-year term) 

Alternate No. 2 1/06 12/31/06 

Marilyn Taylor 

(2-year term) 

(Filling unexpired term of Denise Chetaitis) 

Council Liaison: Councilman Botta 

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Resolution Number Seven: Introduced by Botta, seconded by Heller 

Be It Resolved that the above captioned appointments hereby be confirmed: 


Board Of Public Works 



Glen Popolo 1/06 12/31/08 

Steven Burgio 1/06 12/31/08 


Resolution Number Eight: Introduced by Bisaillon, seconded by Botta 

Be It Resolved that the above appointments are hereby confirmed: 


Design Review Board 



Nancy Boone 1/06 12/31/08 

Councilman Nalbandian 1/06 12/31/06 


Bonnie Waterman 1/06 12/31/06 

(Filling unexpired term of Steve Scheffers) 


Dana Autenrieth 1/06 12/31/08 

Liaisons And Professional Support: Nicholas C. Saros, Borough Administrator; Richard Mathieson, 

Finance Officer; Harold Reed, Borough Engineer; Robert Connell, Construction Code Official 

Resolution Number Nine: Introduced by Bisaillon, seconded by Siemsen 

Be It Resolved that the above appointments hereby be confirmed: 

AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Vozeh, Siemsen NAYS: None 

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Fine Arts Council 


Peter DelVecchio 

(1-year term) 1/06 12/31/06 

Penny McCulloch 1/06 12/31/08 

(3-year term) 

VACANCY 1/06 12/31/08 

(3-year term) 

Michael Mandel 1/06 12/31/07 

(2-year term) 

VACANCY 1/06 12/31/06 

(1-year term) 

Council Liaison: Councilman Botta 

Resolution Number Ten – Introduced by Botta, seconded by Heller 



Pool Commission 



Peter Truax 1/06 12/31/08 

David Jones 1/06 12/31/08 

Donna Jordan 1/06 12/31/08 

Council Liaison: Councilman Heller 

Resolution Number Eleven: Introduced by Heller, seconded by Vozeh 



NAYS: None 

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Resolution Number Twelve: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Be It Resolved that the following newspapers be designated as the official legal newspapers for 

the Borough of Ramsey for the year 2006: 

The Ridgewood News 

The Bergen Record 

The Star Ledger 


NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Thirteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Be It Resolved that Frederick J. Tomkins, CPA, RMA of Donohue, Gironda & Doria be appointed 

as the Auditor of the Borough of Ramsey for the year 2006: 


NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Fourteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Ramsey requires professional services, and 

WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the expenditures for such professional services will exceed the 

sum of $17,500.00 in said calendar year, and 

WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the 2006 budget will contain the necessary appropriations 

estimated to be reasonable required for each of such professional services; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ramsey 

that the following appointments be made and are hereby made for the year 2006: 

Appraisal Systems, Tax Appraisers 

Dean Boorman and Associates, Planning Consultants 

Capital Alternatives, Grant Consultants 

Crew Engineers, Inc., Consulting Engineers 

Jeffrey Doolittle, L.S., Borough Surveyor 

Peter Kirch, L.S. Borough Surveyor for Tax Map Updates 

Hatch Mott MacDonald, Infrastructure and Environment 

Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor, Inc., Consulting Engineers 

Frederick J. Tomkins, CPA, RMA, Donohue, Gironda & Doria 

PMK Industries Inc., Engineers 

Dewberry-Goodkind, Inc., Engineers 

Schoor DePalma, Engineers & Consultants 

Peter A. Scandariato, Esq, Borough Attorney 

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid appointments were made without competitive 

bidding under the provisions of N.J.S.A 40A:11-5 which exempts from competitive bidding “professional 

services” rendered by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized professional and whose practice 

is regulated by law; 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be published in a newspaper 

within ten (10) days of its passage as required by law. 


ABSTAIN: Nalbandian (Schoor DePalma only) 

NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Fifteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Be It Resolved that the interest will be charged at the rate of eight percent per annum on all 

delinquent taxes and six percent per annum on all delinquent assessments except that the rate will be one 

thousandth of one percent per annum of the taxes for any current quarter if the taxes for any current 

quarter if the taxes are paid during the first ten days of the same current quarter. 

Be It Further Resolved that the interest be charged by the Tax Collector in accordance with the 

provisions of Section 54:4-67 of the New Jersey Revised Status that effective immediately, the rate of 

interest to be charged on delinquent tax or assessment payments shall be 8 percent per annum of the first 

$1,500.00 of delinquency, and 18 percent per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00 to be 

calculated from the date the tax was payable until the date of actual payment. 

Be It Further Resolved if the Office of the Tax Collector is closed on the 10 th of February, May, 

August or November; then the rate of one thousandth of one percent per annum above described shall be 

extended to include the first business day thereafter. 

Be It Further Resolved that the interest rate shall revert to the rate of eight percent per annum for 

the first day of any current quarter unless the taxes of the same quarter are paid during the first 10 days of 

the same quarter or as otherwise provided in this resolution. 


NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Sixteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Be It Resolved that the Tax Assessor be and is hereby authorized to defend County Board of 

Taxation and State Tax Court Appeals and to retain experts in connection therewith with the approval of 

the governing body; and 

Be It Further Resolved that any stipulations of settlement in connection with such matters or any 

reduction in tax assessments including non-litigation matters may be subject to the review, approval and 

authorization by the governing body. 


NAYS: None 

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Resolution Number Seventeen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Whereas, 40A:4-19 Local Budget Act provides that (where any contracts, commitments or 

payments are to be made prior to the final adoption of the 2006 budget) temporary appropriations be made 

for the purposes and amounts required in the manner and time therein provided; 

Whereas, the date of this resolution is within the first 30 days of 2006, and 

Whereas, the total appropriations in the 2005 budget, less appropriations made for capital 

improvement fund, debt service and relief of the poor (public assistance) are as follows: 

General $17,841,997.13 

Water-Sewer Utility $4,841,000.00 

Pool Utility $267,500.00 

Whereas, 26.25 percent of the total appropriations of the 2005 Budget, less appropriations for 

capital improvement fund, debt service and relief of the poor (public assistance), in the said 2006 Budget 

is as follows: 

General $4,683,519.00 

Water-Sewer Utility $1,270,762.50 

Pool Utility $70,218.75 

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Ramsey, 

County of Bergen that the following temporary appropriations be made and that a certified copy of this 

resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for his records. 


NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Eighteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Be It Resolved that the Borough Treasurer and the other Borough Officials required to sign 

Borough checks be and they are hereby authorized to sign such checks for the payment of the following 

remaining expenses: Insurance, Payroll, School Tax, County Tax, Trust Account Checks, Refunds, 

Postage and 

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Be It Further Resolved that such persons may sign and disburse such checks prior to governing 

body approval of the subject voucher covering such items provided the voucher is properly completed by 

the claimant, and 

Be It Further Resolved that all vouchers covering such payments shall be presented to the 

governing body for formal approval at the next ensuing meeting of the governing body. 


NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Nineteen: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Whereas, by directive of the County Board of Taxation, under Rule 18:12A-16 (C), any and all tax 

appeals and stipulations for increase and decrease shall be submitted to the County Board of Taxation by 

the local Tax Collector and/or Tax Assessor on behalf of the Borough of Ramsey for the year 2006 and 

are hereby authorized by this governing body for disposition by the County Board of Taxation. 

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ramsey, County of 

Bergen and State of New Jersey, that this resolution as heretofore stated shall be approved by this 

governing body, and 

Be It Resolved that the Borough Clerk be instructed to submit a certified copy of this resolution to 

the Borough Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, and Bergen County Board of Taxation. 


NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Twenty: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Be It Resolved that the Borough Administrator be and he is hereby authorized to purchase goods, 

equipment, materials and services through the State Purchasing programs during the year 2006: 

AYES; Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh 

NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Twenty-One: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Be It Resolved that in addition to all interest charges, a six percent penalty shall be charged to a 

taxpayer with a tax delinquency in excess of $10,000.00 who fails to pay the delinquency prior to the end 

of the calendar year, and that such six percent penalty shall be computed on the amount of the 

delinquency. 


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Resolution Number Twenty-Two: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Be It Resolved that the Collector of Taxes for the Borough of Ramsey be and is hereby authorized 

to conduct the annual sale of delinquent taxes for the calendar years 2005-2006 in accordance with 

N.J.S.A. 54:5-19. 


NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Twenty-Three: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Borough Administrator 

Borough Clerk 

Deputy Borough Clerk 

Borough Attorney 

Municipal Court Judge 

Court Administrator 

Deputy Court Administrator 

Prosecutor 

Public Defender 

Assistant Prosecutors 

Assistant Public Defenders 

Tax Collector 

Chief Financial Officer 

Treasurer 

Tax Assessor 

Tax Search Officer 

Assessment Search Officer 

Assistant Assessment Search Officer 

Borough Atlas Search Officer 

Assistant Borough Atlas Search Officer 

Borough Engineer 

Superintendent of Public Works 

Temporary Housing Officer 

Zoning Officer 

Recycling Coordinator 

Fire Sub-Code Official 

Fire Official 

Electrical Sub-Code Official /Inspector 

Plumbing Field Inspector 

Electrical Sub-Code Official/Inspector 

Construction Code Official 

Nicholas C. Saros 

Meredith Bendian 

Sherry Richards 

Peter A. Scandariato, Esq. 

Vincent N. Marino 

Mary J. Pasichnyk 

Catherine LaFleur 

Christopher E. Martin, Esq. 

Robert C. Welch Jr. Esq. 

Patrick Nerney, Esq. 

Daniel McNerney, Esq. 

Steven H. Scheffers, Esq. 

Kathleen Lawn 



Angela Mattiace 

Kathy Vetter 

Ann Davaris 

Richard Mammone 

Sally Wiegand 


Harold Reed 

William H. Horton, Jr. 



Richard Creadick 

Robert Connell 

Frank Agatielli 

Brian Vanore 

James Zaconie 

Brian Venore 

Robert Connell 

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Special Officers/Matrons 

School Marshals 

Substitutes 

Debbie Bonkowski 

Tina Lanning 

Gail Lawson 

Gina Leonard 

Pam Malon 

Cynthia Palmadesso 

Gladys Terry 

Joan Walker 

James Bollenbacher 

Lawrence Borst 

Rita Bowerfind 

Elizabeth Checklick 

Dave Getlin 

Nancy Guiliano 

Joann Godwin 

Francine Griesco 

Dennis Johnston 

Andrew Kelly 

L. Lanning 

Eileen Malstein 

Elizabeth Mariani 

Beatrice Masquelier 

Charles O’Rourke 

Patrick Passaro 

Ignazio Stravato 

Tara Sutherland 

C. Thompson 

George Tice 

Richard Tully 

Peggy Warnet 

Cheryl White 

John Wisneski 

H. Ahlstedt 

B. Alberse 

G. Johnson 

A. Nicholson 

C. Olb 

M. Pearson 

D. Spence 

Be It Resolved that the above appointments be and are hereby confirmed for the year 2006. 

AYES; Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Siemsen, Vozeh 

NAYS: None 

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Mayor administered the oath of office to those appointees who were present. 

Resolution Number Twenty-Four: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Heller 

Be It Resolved that Harry D. Norton, Jr., Esq. of Norton, Arpert, Sheehy and Higgins, P.C.; 1 

Garret Mountain Plaza West, West Paterson, NJ 07424-3396 be and he is hereby appointed as Special 

Counsel for the Borough of Ramsey at a rate of $100.00 per hour. 


NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Twenty-Five: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Bisaillon 

Be It Resolved that the following appointment is hereby confirmed for the year 2006. 

Richard Silvia as Fire Inspector for the Fire Prevention Bureau under the following terms and 

conditions: 

1. Silvia shall be responsible for approximately 190 life-hazard inspections (and any 

re-inspections that are necessary) and approximately 335 non-life hazard fire 

inspections (and any re-inspections that are necessary) under the direction of the 

Fire Official of the Borough of Ramsey. He shall also perform any other duties 

falling within the job description of Fire Inspector as assigned by the Fire Official 

without additional compensation. 

2. Silvia shall be paid $24,000.00 plus any union increment for 

2006 for such inspections and other duties in the usual biweekly 

method of payment. It is expressly understood that this 

is a part-time position not subject to any employee benefits, and 

Silvia waives any claims to benefits of any kind. Silvia shall 

work an average of three (3) 7-hour days per week. 

3. Silvia will be called upon to participate in one meeting per month with senior 

officers of the Ramsey Fire Department to help coordinate activities between the 

Fire Department and the Fire Prevention Bureau. There shall be no extra 

compensation for such meetings. 

4. This appointment is contingent on Silvia’s written acceptance of the above terms 

and conditions within ten days of the enactment of this resolution. 

AYES: Bisaillon, Botta, Heller, Nalbandian, Vozeh, Siemsen 

NAYS: None 

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Resolution Number Twenty-Six: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Bisaillon 


Bruce Greenwood as Fire Inspector for the Fire Prevention Bureau under the following terms and 

conditions: 

1. Greenwood shall be responsible for approximately 150 non-life hazard fire inspections 

(and any re-inspections that are necessary) under the direction of the Fire Official of 

the Borough of Ramsey. He shall also perform any other duties falling within the job 

description of Fire Inspector as assigned by the Fire Official. 

2. Greenwood shall be paid $4,634.24 plus any union increment for 

2006 for such inspections and other duties in the usual bi-weekly 

method of payment. Any increase in the number of inspections 

assigned to Greenwood by the Fire Official shall result in a pro 

rata increase of decrease in Greenwood’s compensation as Fire 

Inspector, except that there shall be no change in compensation if 

the number of inspections assigned falls within the range of 140 to 

160. The pro rata amount shall be $30.09 per inspection. 

3. This appointment is contingent on Greenwood’s written acceptance of the above terms 

and conditions within ten days of the enactment of this resolution. 


NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Twenty-Seven: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Bisaillon 


Yuri Metelow as Fire Inspector for the Fire Prevention Bureau under the following terms 

and conditions: 

1. Metelow shall be responsible for all smoke alarm and 

carbon monoxide alarm inspections (and any reinspections 

that are necessary) in the Borough of Ramsey 

under the direction of and as assigned by the Fire Official of the Borough of 

Ramsey. He shall also perform any other duties falling within the job 

description of Fire Inspector as assigned by the Fire Official. 

2. Metelow shall be paid $4,634.24 plus any union increment 

for 2006 for such inspections and duties in the usual biweekly 

method of payment. 

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3. This appointment is contingent on Metelow’s written 

acceptance of the above terms and conditions within ten 

days of the enactment of this resolution. 


Resolution: Number Twenty-Eight: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Bisaillon 

Be It Resolved that the following appointment is hereby confirmed for the year 2006: 

Tanis LaManna as Fire Inspector for the Fire Prevention Bureau under the following terms 

and conditions: 

1. LaManna shall be responsible for approximately 150 non-life 

hazard fire inspections (and any re-inspections that are 

necessary) under the direction of the Fire Official of the 

Borough of Ramsey. She shall also perform any other duties 

falling within the job description of Fire Inspector as assigned 

by the Fire Official. 

2. LaManna shall be paid $4,634.24 plus any union increment for 

2006 for such inspections and other duties in the usual biweekly 

method of payment. Any increase or decrease in the 

number of inspections assigned to LaManna by the Fire Official 

shall result in a pro rata increase of decrease in LaManna’s 

compensation as Fire Inspector, except that there shall be no 

change in compensation if the number of inspections assigned 

falls within the range of 140 to 160. The pro rata amount shall 

be $30.90 per inspection. 

3. This appointment is contingent on LaManna’s written 

acceptance of the above terms and conditions within ten days of 

the enactment of this resolution. 


NAYS: None 

Resolution Number Twenty-Nine: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Heller 

Be It Resolved that the following appointments be made and confirmed for the year 2006. 

Office of Emergency Management, Dir. 

Office of Emergency Management, Deputy Dir. 

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Michael Adams 

Bruce Greenwood

Office of Emergency Management, Deputy Dir. 

Glen Karpovich 

Office of Emergency Management, Deputy Dir. Sgt. Angelo LaManna 


Mayor administered the oath of office to those who were present. 

Resolution Number Thirty: Introduced by Nalbandian, seconded by Heller 

Be It Resolved that the following members of the Office of Emergency Management Local 

Emergency Planning Committee be appointed for 2006: 

Mayor Richard Muti, Chief Executive 

Councilman Arthur M. Nalbandian, Public Safety Chairman 

Michael Adams, OEM & OCT Coordinator, LEPC Chairman, CERT Team Leader, 

Citizens Corps Director 

Bruce Greenwood, OEM Deputy Coordinator, RTK & ICS Officer 

Glen Karpovich, OEM Deputy Coordinator, EOC Officer 

Sgt. Angelo LaManna, OEM Deputy Coordinator, Public Safety Liaison 

Wayne Lemme, OEM RADEF Officer 

Louis Janicek, OEM RACES Officer 

Michael Greenshields, OEM Shelter Management& Mitigation Officer 


Peter A. Scandariato, Esq., Borough Attorney 

Meredith Bendian, Borough Clerk 

Chief Bryan Gurney, Ramsey Police Department 

Fire Chief Thomas Lanning, RFD 

Chief Steven Ahlstedt, Ramsey Ambulance Corps 

Chief Mike Burns, Ramsey Rescue Squad 

William Horton, Public Works Superintendent 

Leo Egan, Sanitarian, Board of Health 

Sgt. Francis Alcaro, RPD, Youth and Senior Citizen Liaison 

Dr. Roy Montesano, Superintendent of Schools 

Eleanor Harmon, City Editor, Home and Store News 

Mona Bookman, Disaster Chairman, American Red Cross 

Michelle Damiani, Liaison, Rockland Electric 

James Keeney, OEM Government Liaison 

Claudia Monteith, OEM Bio-Terrorism Consultant 

Ralph Venturini, CERT Team Program Manager 



NAYS: None 

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Resolution Number Thirty-One: Introduced by Vozeh, seconded by Nalbandian 

Be It Resolved that the following financial institutions be designated as the official depositories 

for the Borough of Ramsey for its fund for the year 2006: 

Commerce Bank 

Hudson United Bank 

State Of New Jersey Management Fund 

World Savings Bank 

Bank of America 

Valley National Bank 

The Trust Company Of New Jersey 

Bank Of New York 

Interchange Bank 

Washington Mutual 

North Fork Bank 


NAYS: None 

Council Committee Responsibilities 

Council Members 

Committee Chairman Members 

Finance and Administration Vozeh Botta, Nalbandian 

Public Safety Nalbandian Heller, Bisaillon 

Health, Education & Social Services Botta Siemsen , Vozeh 

Building and Zoning Siemsen Nalbandian, Bisaillon 

Public & Governmental Relations Heller Siemsen, Vozeh 

Utilities, Building and Grounds Bisaillon Botta, Heller 

Joint Committee with Ramsey Botta Nalbandian, Vozeh 

Board of Education 

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Council Liaison Responsibilities 

Finance & Administration 

Citizens Budget Advisory Task Force 

Recreation Commission 

Pool Commission 

Library Board 

School Board 

Public Safety 

Office of Emergency Management 

Drug Alliance 

Traffic Safety Committee 

Health, Education & Social Services 

Board of Health 

Environmental 

Fine Arts 

Ramsey Responds 

Building And Zoning 

Design Review Board 

Shade Tree 

Board of Adjustment 

Public & Governmental Relations 

Civic Organizations 

Ramsey Senior Citizens 

& Ramsey Senior Center, Inc. 

Youth Guidance 

Utilities, Buildings & Grounds 

Recycling 

Beautification 

Board of Public Works (Water Board) 

Council Members 

Vozeh 

Vozeh 

Vozeh 

Heller 

Nalbandian 

Botta 

Nalbandian 

Nalbandian 

Nalbandian 

Nalbandian 

Botta 

Botta 

Siemsen 

Botta 

Botta 

Siemsen 

Nalbandian 

Siemsen 

Siemsen 

Heller 

Heller 

Heller 

Heller 

Bisaillon 

Bisaillon 

Bisaillon 

Bisaillon 

Other Liaison Responsibilities 

Ramsey Centennial Committee 

Ramsey Day Committee 

Technology/ Web Design Task Force 

Heller 

Bisaillon 

Bisaillon 

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Public Comment - None 

Closing Remarks From Mayor Richard Muti 

Mayor thanked Sherry Richards, and Meredith Bendian for an outstanding job at her first Reorganization 

Meeting. 

Motion To Adjourn 

Motion by Heller, seconded by Bisaillon, to adjourn the meeting. Carried. 

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Meredith Bendian 

Borough Clerk 

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BOROUGH OF RAMSEY

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