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Council approves consent agenda including $3.03 million in claims, playground purchase authorization and veteran tax refund
Summary
The council approved a consent agenda that included authorization to purchase Kompan playground equipment (not to exceed $569,600.60), payment of bills totaling $3,026,583.02, contract increases for Boswell Engineering and Millenium, a tax refund for a 100% disabled veteran, release of a maintenance bond for Sun Properties, and several appointments and event approvals.
At its April 15 meeting the Borough of North Haledon Mayor and Council approved a broad consent agenda covering administrative, procurement and personnel items.
The consent agenda vote (Resolution CA#6-2026) approved multiple actions by unanimous roll call. Items included authorization to execute the First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement with TFJ North Haledon Urban Renewal LLC for Block 31 Lot 10.04; acceptance of Kompan playground equipment under New Jersey State contract with a certification of funds not to exceed $569,600.60 for the High Mountain Middle School playground project; acceptance of Boswell Engineering contract increases for several projects (revising amounts by listed increases); and approval to increase the Millenium grant research/writing contract by $10,000 for a new total of $15,000.
Other consent actions included a refund and cancellation of 2026 taxes for Mr. John Berardi after confirmation of 100% permanent disability (refund $683.80 for March 12–31, 2026 and cancellation of 2nd–4th quarter 2026 taxes), release of a maintenance bond for Sun Properties (Spinnler Court) on the Borough Engineer’s recommendation, approval of Change Order No. 3 (final) for Squaw Brook Road improvements in the amount of $8,208.88, and appointments of Salahuddeen Aljayeh and Joseph Daskus as part-time dispatchers (retroactive start dates recorded in the resolution). The council also approved an application for a raffle license for Fidelians of America and granted permission for the Motorama Car Show on May 24, 2026 subject to Recreation Commission approval.
Finally, the council authorized payment of claims and issuance of checks in the amount of $3,026,583.02, with the Mayor, Deputy CFO and Municipal Clerk authorized to sign checks after certification that goods and services were received. Motions to receive, file, and approve the consent agenda and bills passed with all members present voting in the affirmative.
