SPECIAL BUDGET WORK SESSION MEETING SCHEDULED

In compliance with New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 213 of PL 1975, please take notice that the Borough of Edgewater Mayor and Council have scheduled Special Budget Work Session  to be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in the new Edgewater Municipal Building Council Chambers, located at 55 River Road, Edgewater, New Jersey.  Official action will not be taken.  It may be necessary to enter into closed executive session.

                                                                               BARBARA RAE, RMC, CMC

                                                                               Borough Clerk

BOROUGH OF EDGEWATER

Request for Qualifications

The Borough of Edgewater is soliciting Qualification Statements from interested persons and/or firms for the provision of listed services. Through a Request for Qualification process, persons and/or firms interested in assisting the Borough with the provision of such services must prepare and submit a Qualification Statement in accordance with the procedure and schedule in the RFQs. The Borough will review Qualification Statements only from those firms that submit a Qualification Statement which includes all the information required to be included as described (in the sole judgment of the Borough). The Borough intends to qualify (a) person(s) and/or firm(s) that (a) possess(es) the professional, financial and administrative capabilities to provide the proposed services, and (b) agrees and meets the terms and conditions determined by the Borough that provide the greatest benefit to the taxpayers of Edgewater.

The selection of Qualified Respondents is not subject to the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. The selection is subject to the “New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play” Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., however. The Borough has structured a procurement process that seeks to obtain the desired results, and to assure that each person and/or firm is provided an equal opportunity to submit a Qualification Statement in response to the RFQ.  Qualification Statements must be submitted to, and be received by Deborah Reilly, QPA, Qualified Purchasing Agent, Borough of Edgewater,55 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020 on or before 11:00 a.m. on February 7, 2012. Respondents must submit one original and ten (10) copies for each professional service position being sought.  RFQ’s will be publicly opened on February 7, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.  Qualification Statements will not be accepted by facsimile transmission or e-mail.

                                    Labor Attorney

                                    Tax Appeal Attorney

                                    Environmental Engineer

The Instructions for Qualification Statements are filed in the office of Deborah Reilly, QPA, Qualified Purchasing Agent, Borough of Edgewater, 55 River Road, Edgewater, N.J. 07020 and may be inspected by prospective respondents during regular business hours between 9am. to 4p.m. beginning on  January 25, 2012.   Qualification Statements must be submitted in the manner designated in the Instructions, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing name and address of the respondent and the name of the Professional Service respondent is seeking on the outside and addressed to the Borough of Edgewater. Applicants are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A.10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.  Any questions, please call 201-943-1700, ext. 3133 or 3137.

BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF EDGEWATER                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Deborah Reilly, Qualified Purchasing Agent                                                                    

Route 5 open in both directions until further notice.

Edgewater Board of Health

FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC

Saturday, February 4, 2012

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

1167 River Road (Edgewater Community Center – Rear Door)

·         PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH OR IN A CARRIER!

·         All pets should be a least 4 months old.

·         Pets must be accompanied by an adult.

·         Please bring proof of previous rabies shot.

·         Complete this form and bring it to the Rabies Clinic.

·         Please use a separate form for each pet.

New Jersey State Law requires that all dogs in New Jersey be vaccinated for Rabies and are licensed.  The Borough of Edgewater requires that all cats be vaccinated for Rabies and are licensed.  It is important to have your pet vaccinated.  Rabies can be transferred to humans.  A rabies vaccination is for your health and for the health of the animal!

For your convenience, licenses may be purchased at the clinic.  License fee for dogs in Edgewater is $8.00 for neutered or spayed and $11.00 for non-spayed or neutered dogs.  License fee for a cat license is $8.00.  Please bring exact change or check made payable to the Edgewater Board of Health.

Name of owner: ______________________________________________________________

Address of owner: _______________________________________________________

Telephone number: ______________________ E-mail Address: __________________

Dog or Cat: _____        Breed: _____________    Age: ____        Weight: _____

Color: _____________________________   Name of Pet: ________________________

Dog/Cat License # ________________________**

Please leash, curb and clean up after your dog – IT’S THE LAW!**

Ordinance 1462-2011 amending sections of chapter 380 – All sidewalks, walkways, handicapped ramps, staircases, shall be cleared to a width of 42” or the maximum width of the sidewalk, walkway, handicapped ramp or staircase.  No person, partnership, corporation, or other entity shall cause to permit any snow or ice accumulated within the boundaries of the property be deposited onto, upon, or in a manner as to limit access to any street, sidewalk, crosswalk, or other public property.  Fines will be issued of $50 to $150 for persons found in violation.

ATTENTION EDGEWATER RESIDENTS AND/OR BUSINESS OWNERS located in the corridor between the southern side of Dempsey Avenue to the southern side of Hilliard Avenue, extending from the eastern side of River Road to the western side of Undercliff Avenue:  Yearly and monthly permit parking spaces located in the Municipal Parking lot across from the Municipal Building, 916 River Road, will become available for use on May 1, 2009. Fifteen spaces have been designated for those eligible residents/business owners interested in renting permit parking spaces.  These spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis.  The fee for the yearly parking space will be $400.00 per vehicle and the monthly fee will be $40.00 per vehicle. Applications for these permit parking spaces can be obtained in the Borough Clerk’s Office,916 River Road – Room 300, Edgewater, NJ beginning on April 20, 2009. A waiting list will be kept on file in the Borough Clerk’s Office. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Barbara Rae, RMC, CMC, Borough Clerk, @ 201-943-1700, ext. 3137.

http://www.edgewaternj.org/gba_borough_project.asp

http://www.nywaterway.com/FerryRoutesSchedules.aspx

NJ Transit Bus Tickets - Free Bus Service to Edgewater Ferry

Buses:  156, 158 and 159

The Bus tickets will be good into Cliffisde Park and Fort Lee.

The procedure will be as follows:    

 1) Customer can go to the Information desk at the Port Imperial Terminal.
 2) Show either Ten Trip from Edgewater, Monthly from Edgewater, or must show proof of residency for Cliffside Park, Fort Lee or Edgewater.
 3) Customers will be given a Bus ticket that may be used during the hours of 10:00 AM and  4:00 PM.

Fort Lee - Free Shuttle

The Fort Lee Parking Authority is offering a pilot program for a free shuttle to the Edgewater Ferry.  For more information:  http://www.edgewaternj.org/gba_borough_project.asp.

Cliffside Park Residents can benefit from the Edgewater Ferry with expanded bus service provided by the Fort Lee Parking Authority.  Log onto the Fort Lee Parking Authority web site at www.fortleenj.org for route information.

EDGEWATER MARINA, PARK & FERRY LANDING

The Borough of Edgewater is pleased to announce the opening of the marina and commencement of ferry service on Monday, March 5, 2007. The ferry landing is strictly a “drop and go” facility.  Since no onsite parking is permitted at the ferry landing, your transportation can be accomplished in a variety of ways.

1. Walk – The facility is conveniently located at the intersection of Route 5 and River Road.
2. Drop and Go – You can be driven by a family member or friend and simply dropped off at the site.
3. New Jersey Transit Bus Route 158 and 188.  The 158 travels south on River Road from Fort Lee and the 188 travels north on River Road from North Bergen.  Refer to www.njtransit.com for schedule and fare information.
4. Shuttle Service – The Borough of Edgewater’s free shuttle service is a limited first come, first serve service.  Seating is limited and it is recommended you provide yourself with a minimum of 60 minutes travel time.  The service will operate according to the ferry schedule listed below.

NEW YORK WATERWAY will have a ticket kiosk at the ferry landing for daily purchases and monthly passes and advance tickets can be obtained at http://www.nywaterway.com/EdgewaterFerryLanding.aspx#weekday or 1-800-53-ferry. Tickets fares are $9.50 per one way trip, $78.00 for 10 trips and $272.00 for a monthly pass.

SHUTTLE SERVICE SCHEDULE:  The service will operate from 5:45 AM to 9:40 AM according to the ferry departure schedule and again by the return schedule from 4:15 PM to 8:20 PM.   All shuttle stops are designated with a white sign with blue lettering and are a NJ Transit Official Stop.  The designated stops for departure in the morning are as follows:

Traveling North on River Road with pick-up on the East Side of River Road:

1.  River Road at City Place

2.  River Road at Thompson Lane

3.  River Road at the Edgewater Commons

4.  River Road at Vreeland Terrace

5.  River Road at Russell Avenue

6.  River Road at Garden Place

7.  River Road at Hilliard Avenue

Traveling South on River Road with pick-up on the West Side of River Road:

1.      River Road at Maple Street

2.      River Road at Palisade Terrace

3.      River Road at Orchard Street

4.      River Road at Sterling Place

5.      River Road at Hudson Harbour

6.      River Road at Edgehill

All return trips in the evening will utilize the same intersection, however, in the opposite direction of travel.  If you are picked up on the West Side of River Road, your drop off will be on the East Side. 

New York Waterway has coordinated their departure and return schedule to closely mirror the New Jersey Transit Bus Schedule for the 158 and 188 routes.  In the event you miss the shuttle bus, you have an alternative with NJ Transit.  During mid-day and evening hours when the Edgewater Ferry is not running, NY Waterway provides free bus service between Port Imperial in Weehawken and Edgewater. 

New York Waterway is the provider of ferry service.  For up to the minute service announcements, you should always refer to their website at www.nywaterway.com or telephone 1-800-53-FERRY.

NY WATERWAY FERRY SCHEDULE:

The departure schedule is as follows - Edgewater to Manhattan 39th Street

The governing body has adopted NEW regulations regarding resident parking permits by Ordinance No. 1334-2006. Any resident or employee of an Edgewater business must obtain a new parking permit by application. A permit shall be valid for two (2) years from the date of its issuance.  No more than two (2) residential parking permits shall be issued to any applicant. This ordinance is retroactive to April 21, 2003.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Residential permit parking shall be in effect between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon, weekdays, excluding holidays, on all municipal streets to which this ordinance is applicable. In addition, the permit parking requires that no vehicle shall be permitted to park for longer than two (2) consecutive hours on any street or road within the Borough without a residential parking permit displayed on such vehicle.

ROADS AND STREETS COVERED BY ORDINANCE:

This Ordinance shall be applicable to all streets within the jurisdiction of the Borough of Edgewater and shall include all municipal streets and roads.

PURPOSE OF ORDINANCE:

Only cars with valid residential parking permits will be allowed to park on the roads and streets covered by the ordinance.  Any vehicle parked without a valid permit or otherwise exempted by this ordinance, will receive a ticket. 

OBTAINING RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS:

The Borough is currently issuing new parking permits.  A notice and permit application has been sent out to all Borough residents and businesses notifying them of the changes in the Borough Ordinance. 

Parking permits may be obtained from the Borough Clerk's office located at 916 River Road, 3rd Floor between the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

EXEMPTIONS TO THE ORDINANCE:

Non-resident contractor and commercial vehicles servicing Borough residents, providing the vehicles are properly marked will be exempt from this ordinance.  Non-resident employers and employees of a business located in Edgewater will be able to obtain a non-resident parking permit from the Borough Clerk’s Office provided that proper documentation of employment is submitted.

There is no provision for visitors parking.  If a resident is having guests during the two-hour period, arrangements can be made with either the Police Department or the Borough Clerk’s Office to accommodate your visitors.

TIME FRAME FOR ENFORCING THE ORDINANCE:

This ordinance is retroactive to April 21, 2003.  Questions regarding this ordinance should be directed to the Borough Clerk’s Office at 201-943-1700, ext. 3130.