Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • April 10. 2013 Waldwick A proposal to exempt all borough volunteers from paying town permit and other fees may not be as practical to implement as originally thought due to its far reaching implications. Town officials will research the potential impact, however, for further discussion by the governing body at a later date. “I see how much time and effort people put in, and this would be a way to give back to them, to show our appreciation,” Councilman Don Sciolaro said in making the suggestion during last week’s workshop session. Noting that some volunteers already receive pool passes at no charge, he suggested expanding the program Volunteer perk may not be practical, officials say to others while at the same time tightening the eligibility requirements to base them on percent of time on task. He said building permits, dog and cat licenses and other fees could be considered. CFO Mary Ann Viviani said any gift given to volun- Waldwick will have a three-way race in the November election for the two available council seats, but no primary contest in June. Incumbent Councilmen Don Sciolaro and Gregor Bjork, both Republicans, and Democrat Andrew Frey filed for the council positions by last week’s deadline. “The Community of Waldwick (including many of our friends) has helped our family and specifically my daughter Kelly in fighting against and surviving brain cancer. For these and many others reasons, I want to give back and serve the community of Waldwick,” said Bjork of his decision to seek reelection. “Having been elected to serve the one-year term last year in November is an honor. I would like to extend my time on the council so that I can continue the work I have begun initially as Buildings and Grounds chairman and now as DPW chairman, the focus being to maintain, upgrade and beautify and make all our facilities accessible to all,” he added. A 20-year Waldwick resident, Bjork served on the Three file for two council positions teers is considered either a benefit or a wage and must be reported to the IRS as a payroll deduction. She pointed out that since the volunteer is not getting paid, the W-2 form would reflect a negative balance, which would then (continued on page 31) board of adjustment and the planning board before his appointment to the council to fill Mayor Thomas Giordano’s term last year and his subsequent election. He has been a member of the Waldwick Lions Club for 16 years and is the recipient of the Lion of the Year Award. Through the years he has served on various citizens advisory committees such as DPW site, middle school development/bond referendum and library expansion. He has been a T-Ball manager, soccer coach, baseball umpire, and softball coach. A graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor of science in construction science, he is vice president of Bjork Builders, Ltd. of Midland Park. He and his wife, Carolyn, have two daughters. “I am running for re-election because as much as I feel we accomplished in my previous terms, it is clear there is still much work to be done,” said Sciolaro, who is completing his third three-year term on the council. “I think I can play a role in addressing our future challenges (continued on page 26)