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North Haledon council approves consent agenda, schedules library remittances and personnel moves; authorizes payments totaling $2.98 million
Summary
The council approved a consent agenda including library remittances, personnel appointments/resignations, approval for a Zerbini Family Circus fundraiser, auction of surplus DPW vehicles, a tax refund for a 100% disabled veteran and payment of bills totaling $2,982,143.25. Two council members abstained on raffle licenses.
During its Sept. 17 meeting the North Haledon Mayor and Council approved Consent Agenda CA#10-2025 covering a range of routine but consequential items.
Key items approved included: a schedule of library remittances to the North Haledon Free Public Library for Oct.–Dec. 2025 ($51,543.34; $51,543.34; $51,543.33); buy-back sick-time payments for employees (Sean Phillips — 80 hours, $6,838.57; Joseph Stately — 80 hours, $3,881.75; Pete Dudas — 80 hours, $7,606.05); permission for the North Haledon Education Foundation to use borough recreation fields for the Zerbini Family Circus fundraiser on June 7, 2026 (subject to Recreation Commission approval); the appointment of Logan Sakir as part-time dispatcher retroactive to Aug. 15, 2025; acceptance of the resignation of crossing guard Linda Dearani effective Aug. 7, 2025; appointment of Susan Durso as crossing guard retroactive to Sept. 4, 2025; authorization to auction surplus DPW property online through GovDeals (three vehicles listed with VINs and mileage); approval of multiple raffle licenses for community organizations; and a tax refund and cancellation for a homeowner (Block 25 Lot 3, 99 Walray Ave.) after the VA granted Harrison J. Bruining 100% permanent disability (refund through Sept. 30, 2025: $1,468.58).
The council also authorized payment of bills and issuance of checks in the amount of $2,982,143.25 after certification under N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16 that goods and services were received. The consent agenda passed with all present voting in the affirmative overall; Council Members Bruce O. Iacobelli and Vincent Parmese specifically abstained on item #9 (raffle licenses).
Several personnel and property actions were recorded as retroactive (dispatcher appointment and crossing guard appointment). The minutes do not include detailed discussion of implementation timelines for the auction of surplus vehicles or the logistical approvals the Recreation Commission must provide for the circus event.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
