Midland Park July 28, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 After several postponements, the Midland Park Borough Council last week introduced its capital ordinances for 2010. A public hearing is set for Aug. 12. One ordinance would appropriate $283,300 for a number of projects. Introduction had been held up while the Midland Park Volunteer Fire Department considered whether Council introduces 2010 capital ordinance it would be able to build a training center at the firehouse property on Witte Drive. When the original capital ordinance was prepared earlier this year, it included funds for new pagers and turn out gear, but a grant covered those expenses and the department looked to reallocate the funds. They zeroed in on two projects that had been on the back Efficiencies eyed (continued from page 5) needs if a service had to be curtailed or discontinued. “This opens up new thinking and the opportunity to get more people involved,” commented Councilman Bernard Holst, who serves as council liaison to the DPW. “A lot of times employees have an idea and don’t communicate it. This would involve them in the process,” said Councilman Nick Papapietro. Mayor Joseph Monahan suggested giving the department heads a figure to shoot for in terms of the percent of savings. “Give them a sense of the magnitude of the cuts they should be striving for,” he said. To put the needed reductions in perspective, Dugan said that in 2010 the tax levy increase under the current cap was $164,600. Under the 2 percent cap, which excludes health insurance, pensions, emergencies and debt, the permitted tax levy increase will be just $130,000. “The pressure is on to be ready with ideas to construct a 2011 budget that will fit the price tag,” Dugan said. The administrator said that she will meet initially with each department head to get started jointly. “Please consider a different way to deliver the service that may result in more efficiency. Consult your employees for their ideas as well. They may suggest alternative methods that capture efficiencies in the delivery of a particular service or program. Suggested changes may range from a minor change to the elimination of the program or service altogether,” Dugan’s memo states. Lynn’s Pet Care Going on vacation? Away for the weekend? Work long hours away from home? We’ll care for your pets when you can’t. Please call 201-493-8442 Lynnspetcare18@Yahoo.com Paul Banach Construction, LLC Home Remodeling Waldwick • 201-689-0765 • Windows • Doors • Garage Doors • • Finish Carpentry • Crown Moldings, Cabinetry, Walk-In-Closets, etc... • Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations • Take advantage of the Energy Tax Credit in 2010 www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits Speak to your tax advisor to ascertain if you qualify, as these credits will make a project more economical for you! Over 20 yrs. exp. • Senior Citizen Discount • Ref available upon request All work performed by owner • Free Estimates burner: improvements to the floor in the bay section of the firehouse and a new training center. Firemen had hoped to do both, but decided the floor project was a higher priority. The proposed ordinance includes $27,500 for the floor, hose, radios and a new communications desk for the firehouse. For the DPW, the ordinance would appropriate $55,800 to purchase a salter ($9,800), a chipper ($40,000 plus $20,000 allocated in 2009), and a sweepings coverfor $6,000. For road paving borough wide, the ordinance allocates $100,000. Fifty thousand is allocated for drainage projects, with another $140,000 from a 2008 ordinance. Plans call for remediating drainage in the Hill Street/Cyphers Lane area this budget year. The ordinance also includes $4,000 for police communications equipment and $46,000 for buildings and grounds, including $4,000 for roll-up doors for DePhillips Center; $30,000 for town hall renovations and $12,000 for technology upgrades at borough hall. The second ordinance would allocate $160,000 for the future purchase of borough vehicles: $100,000 towards a fire truck and $60,000 towards a truck for the Department of Public Works. The council has been following the setaside policy for several years, so that when the vehicle purchase is actually made, a substantial amount is in reserve as a down payment. In the case of a fire truck, which can cost up to half a million dollars, the reserve reduces the amount that has to be bonded. Paulbanachconstruction.com Break the Highway Trend! 1-20-10....Mike....from Janine ...not your community’s back. PaulBanachConstruction2x2(1-20-10) 2x2” Local businesses are the backbone of your community and the trend to shop the big guys on the highway hurts us all.Your local businesses have what you want... at the right price... and close to home. So, why hassle with the highways? Save Time! Save Gas! Save Money! SAVE YOUR COMMUNITY! We Need You SHOP LOCALLY. IT’S SMART. ...and besides, it’s so convenient!