Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-February 9, 2011 Issue

Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • February 9, 2011 Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Seniors plan events Members of the Ho-Ho-Kus Seniors meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in the Hermitage Education Building, 334 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-HoKus. A special presentation on wills and estates will be given by Bergen County Surrogate Michael Dressler at the Feb. 8 meeting. (This meeting was rescheduled from Jan. 25.) On Feb. 22, Maury Lubman of Granny’s Attic will provide appraisals for members on one or two items per member. Attendees can look forward to the following programs: a musical program by folksinger Steve Kelman, a visit by Benjamin Franklin interpreter Jack Sherry, an appearance by the Garden State Harmonica Club, and a program entitled “Castles of New Jersey.” Beverages and desserts are served at noon. Programs begin at 1 p.m., or as noted. Residents who are at least 55 are welcome to attend. Contact Joan at (201) 444-4896 for program information. For trip information, contact Sue at (201) 444-7235. Foundation hosts Annual Dinner Dance The Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation’s Annual Dinner Dance and Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Park Ridge Marriott. The theme for this year’s gala is “The Ho-Ho-Kus Tree of Life: Supporting Our Children’s Growth through Family, Community, and Education.” The evening will feature food, open bar, music, dancing, auc- tions, and more. Tickets are $125 per person. Local businesses are invited to sponsorships through ads and donations. All contributions are tax-deductible. For more event information, contact Nan Norbitz Kelly at cnkelly@aol.com. This event is the foundation’s primary fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds from the benefit fund a variety of teacher-requested grants that directly impact the educational experience for the Ho-Ho-Kus School students in all grade levels. For more event information, contact Nan Norbitz Kelly at cnkelly@aol.com. The Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation has raised funds to sponsor programs such as the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School’s new laptop lab, through the purchase of 24 new laptops. Over the years, the foundation has enhanced the educational experience for the school children by purchasing Smart Boards, and by supporting the TV studio and numerous teacher-requested programs. Chamber sets meeting The Ho-Ho-Kus Chamber of Commerce will meet on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. in the ambulance corps meeting room on the second floor of Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall, 333 Warren Avenue. Light refreshments will be served. are not corrected and a change in tenancy, use, or ownership precludes the correction of those violations. “In such event, the applicant will be subject to an additional fee and shall be required to post a cash bond in the amount of…$1,000…to guarantee that all violations will be corrected by a specific date,” the ordinance states. If the violations are not corrected by the designated date, the applicant will face forfeiture of his or her cash guarantee and will be subject to a fine. Ordinance 979, which proposes an amendment to Chapter 10, would establish the office of zoning officer. That individual is to be appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the council, for a one-year term that will begin Jan. 1 and end Dec. 31. According to the ordinance, the zoning officer will be responsible for duties that include property inspections, as required, for possible violations of the zoning ordinance; enforcement of Chapter 85, the zoning code; the review and processing of zoning permit applications; the review and issuance of nonconforming use and structure certifications; and receipt of appeals filed with the zoning board of adjustment. Ordinance 980, which would amend Chapter 85, states that this chapter is to be administered and enforced by the zoning officer, who has the responsibilities outlined in Chapter 10. This ordinance also repeals this officer’s duties in terms of construction permits and certificates of occupancy. Bole explained that these permits and certificates will be enforced by the construction code official under Chapter 77. J. CRUSCO Borough code (continued from page 4) The ordinance outlines the duties of the construction code official, including that person’s responsibility to keep records of all applications for construction permits, and all permits issued along with relevant notes concerning any special conditions. The ordinance also states that all construction permit applications must include complete plans and specifications certified by a state-licensed architect or professional engineer, a plot plan in duplicate drawn to scale, the exact size and location of the building to be constructed, and other pertinent information. Construction and building permits cannot be issued until the tax and water officials have certified that no taxes or assessments are due or delinquent, the ordinance states. This ordinance also includes requirements for obtaining a certificate of continued occupancy and for a temporary certificate of continued occupancy. Application fees are listed at $100 for a certificate of continued occupancy, with an additional $75 fee for each resubmission. The fee for a temporary certificate of continued occupancy is listed at $200, with an additional $75 fee for each resubmission. Surcharges outlined in the ordinance include a fee of $0.00334 per cubic foot of volume for new structures and additions, and $1.70 per $1,000 of construction costs for alterations and renovations. The section on temporary certificates of continued occupancy states that a TCCO may be issued if violations �� & FLOORING �� 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 SAT LAST DITCH? Your SAT Verbal-Writing-Math scores can go up 100 points or more before the cut-off. We’ve been doing it for years. Verbal-writing $60 per hour. Math $70 per hour. 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