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Rockleigh council approves contracts, introduces budget and three ordinances in April meeting
Summary
The Borough of Rockleigh approved professional service contracts for engineering and planning, accepted a roadway contract change order and completion, increased its bid threshold to $53,000, and introduced three ordinances including a capital ordinance and a cap‑bank ordinance; the 2026 budget was introduced for public hearing May 4.
The Rockleigh Mayor and Council moved a series of routine but consequential administrative measures at its April 6 meeting, voting unanimously on contract awards, a change order, final project acceptance and the introduction of the municipal budget and three ordinances.
Contracts: The council awarded a professional services agreement to Neglia Engineering Associates for surveying, engineering and construction management on Volvo Drive (NJDOT Municipal Aid grant) at a lump sum of $22,345 plus reimbursables not to exceed $500. The council separately approved additional affordable‑housing planning services to Neglia not to exceed $13,530. Both awards were treated as professional services under N.J.S.A. 40A:11‑5 and were approved without public bidding; motions were offered by Councilman Mender and seconded by Councilwoman Antine.
Road projects: Council approved Change Order No. 1 to the Link Drive roadway contract with D&L Paving Contractors, decreasing the contract by $44,929.76 for an updated contract value of $192,616.88, contingent on the Borough Treasurer’s certification of available funds. The council also accepted completion of the Link Drive project and approved final retainage payment of $4,048.34.
Procurement and policy: The governing body increased its local public bid threshold to $53,000 and delegated authority for "window contracts" to the Qualified Purchasing Agent, consistent with state guidance. The council also authorized an Interboro Regional Police Communications Network agreement for 9‑1‑1 dispatch services (Bergen County resolution cited); the overall Interboro cost was listed at $316,500 per year with Rockleigh’s pro‑rata share noted as 1.39% (the CFO reported that Rockleigh does not pay this particular fee).
Ordinances and budget: The council introduced Ordinance 2026‑3 (restricted areas; graduated fines of $250/$500/$1,000), Ordinance 2026‑4 (to exceed Local Government Cap Law limits and establish a cap bank with a 1.5% increase totaling $13,195.76), and Ordinance 2026‑5 (capital ordinance appropriating $125,000 from the capital improvement fund for building repairs). Resolution 2026‑31 introduced the Borough’s 2026 budget and set a public hearing for May 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Finance: The council approved bills totaling $155,399.25 and ratified payroll and prior disbursements of $28,392.58, for a combined total of $183,791.83.
Votes at a glance (summary outcomes): - Ordinance 2026‑3, First Reading — Approved (ayes: Mender, Hansen, Bresnak, Antine, Altman; absent: Cumiskey). - Ordinance 2026‑4 (cap bank), First Reading — Approved (same roll call). - Ordinance 2026‑5 (capital), First Reading — Approved (same roll call). - Res. 2026‑29 (Neglia engineering — Volvo Drive) — Approved; contract $22,345. - Res. 2026‑30 (Neglia planning — affordable housing) — Approved; NTE $13,530. - Res. 2026‑32 (Interboro dispatch agreement) — Approved; Interboro $316,500/yr, Rockleigh share 1.39%. - Res. 2026‑33 (increase bid threshold to $53,000) — Approved. - Res. 2026‑34 (Link Drive change order, decrease) — Approved; updated contract $192,616.88. - Res. 2026‑35 (Link Drive final acceptance and retainage) — Approved; final retainage $4,048.34. - Res. 2026‑36 (claims list, payroll) — Approved; total $183,791.83.
What happens next: Ordinances were introduced for first reading and will return for final adoption at a later meeting; the budget is posted online and scheduled for a public hearing on May 4, 2026. Contract documents and change‑order certification are subject to Treasurer and legal review.
