2015 Tilcon Presentation

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This document is a 2015 presentation by Tilcon to the Borough of Bloomingdale Council, outlining the company's operations, community involvement, and future plans. Tilcon, a producer of construction materials like aggregates and asphalt, highlights its long-standing presence in the community since 1957 and its significant economic contributions, including stable revenue for the Borough and employment for 45 individuals at its Bloomingdale Quarry. The presentation emphasizes the benefits of Tilcon's proposed purchase of the 180-acre Meer Property, which includes deeding 35 acres to the Borough for affordable housing, thereby providing financial gain and a development buffer. It also details Tilcon's strict adherence to federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, with oversight from agencies such as MSHA, OSHA, NJDOL, EPA, and NJDEP. Tilcon illustrates its commitment to responsible land use by showcasing examples of successful quarry reclamation, demonstrating how former quarry sites can be transformed for future development and community benefit. The company asserts that future quarry operations will not be visible to the community, reinforcing its pledge to sustainable practices and local harmony.

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--- Document: 2015 Tilcon Presentation Document ---
Presentation to Borough of 
Bloomingdale Council


Who is Tilcon?
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We are, and have been, part of the community since 1957.
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We operate quarries, asphalt plants, and material recycling facilities
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Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Warren, Sussex Counties
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We produce construction materials
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Aggregates – Crushed Stone
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Asphalt and Recycled Asphalt
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We pave New Jersey’s and New York’s roads
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We have worked on some of the most iconic and prestigious projects in our region. 
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Tilcon is part of the Oldcastle Materials Group, the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, 
asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving services in the USA.


Bloomingdale “Pride Day”
Fire Department 
Donations to Bloomingdale Youth Sports
Donated 10,000 tons of stone to fill in the 
collapsed lane on I-287 after Hurricane Irene
Volunteered our manpower and equipment 
to aid in storm/flood/snow situations
Donated material for local scout troops for 
their various service projects
Host regular bus tours for schools, colleges, 
scouts, and other organizations
We are part of Your Community
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What does Tilcon do?
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What does Tilcon do?
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What does Tilcon do?
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What does Tilcon do?
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George Washington 
Bridge
Newark-Liberty
International 
Airport


What does Tilcon do?
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Freedom Tower
Governor’s Island Redesign


Financial
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Long Term, Sustainable source of revenue for the Borough
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Positive Ratable
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Future growth opportunity and increased land use value from reclamation
Opportunity
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Supports construction oriented business
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Local driveway and parking lot pavers
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Home contractors
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Landscapers
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Business contractors
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Homeowners
Employment
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A quarry offers long term dependable jobs of all types and skills
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Bloomingdale Quarry currently employs 45 people directly and many more indirectly through suppliers and 
customers
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Many of whom are residents of Bloomingdale and Passaic County
Benefits from Your Local Quarry
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Bloomingdale Quarry began in the 1800’s as a dimension stone quarry for 
decorative and building stone under the name Pompton Pink Granite Company
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The granite deposits are around 1 BILLION years old
The stone was prized for its unique coloring, coarse grain size, and structural 
stability
Bloomingdale Quarry History
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Smithsonian Museum in DC


1957 - After mining all the pink granite, quarry was sold to 
Passaic Crushed Stone.
Quarry was expanded by the Gallo family over three generations
Produced aggregate crushed stone and asphalt
2004 - Quarry was bought by Tilcon from Passaic Crushed 
Stone
Bloomingdale Quarry History
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Tilcon will continue to work with the Borough of Bloomingdale to 
secure the quarry’s ability to sustainably serve the needs of you, 
the Borough, County, and State for generations to come.
Purchase of the Meer Property
180 Acre Parcel
35 acres will be deeded to the Borough for Affordable Housing consistent with 
a Superior Court Order
Provides an increased buffer for future housing/commercial development
Long term, provide a desirable development opportunity
Working Together
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Tax Revenue
Tilcon will continue to pay significant tax revenue to the Borough
Positive Ratable
Taxes generated exceed the municipal costs necessary to support the new development
Land Donation for Affordable Housing Development (“AHD”)
A portion of the Meer tract will be cleared, prepped, and graded by Tilcon
Deeded back to Borough to meet AHD requirements mandated by Superior Court
Sale of the AHD land by Borough to a developer results significant financial gain
Minimal impact on Borough services
Increased growth opportunity
Benefits to Borough of Bloomingdale
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Meer Property
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Tilcon is bound and governed by local, state, and federal laws to meet a very 
strict set of safety and environmental laws
All of the agencies listed above inspect the quarry operations at random several 
times a year
As part of Oldcastle Materials Group, an industry leader, Tilcon is also held 
internally to the highest ethical, moral, safety, and environmental standards
Regulatory Requirements
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Employee Safety and Well-being
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Federal MSHA – Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Federal OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration
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NJDOL - New Jersey Department of Labor
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Blasting and Noise
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NJDOL– Explosives and Noise
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Borough of Bloomingdale – Annual Permitting
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Borough of Pompton Lakes
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Environmental Regulation
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Federal EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
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NJDEP – Department of Environmental Protection
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Borough of Bloomingdale – Annual Permitting
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Dust and Site Maintenance
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Federal EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
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NJDEP – Department of Environmental Protection
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Borough of Bloomingdale – Annual Permitting
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Borough of Pompton Lakes


Quarry Progression over the next 110 years
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Quarry Will Not be Visible to the Community
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Quarry Will Not be Visible to the Community
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Section B-B: Van Dam Ave
Section A-A: Union Ave 


Quarry Will Not be Visible to the Community
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Van Dam Ave – View 2
Van Dam Ave – View 3


Tilcon is required by law to reclaim the property after mining 
operations cease
Example of reclaimed quarries:
Future Site Uses – Reclamation
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Clifton Quarry (Before)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Clifton Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Certified Quarry (Before)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Certified Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Certified Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Certified Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Secaucus Quarry (Before)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Secaucus Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Secaucus Quarry (After)
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Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Secaucus Quarry (After)
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Secaucus Junction – New Jersey Transit


Reclaimed Tilcon Sites – Secaucus Quarry (After)
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