April 23, 2026 Agenda.pdf (261 KB)

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This document is the agenda for the Borough of River Edge's regular meeting held on April 23, 2026. The agenda includes several resolutions for consideration, including promotions within the Police Department (#26-128, #26-129, #26-130), adoption of the 2026 Municipal Budget (#26-131, #26-132, #26-133), and various refunds and agreements. Notably, resolution #26-138 concerns an agreement with Affordable Cartage LLC for solid waste collection and disposal services.

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Regular Meeting  
     Borough of River Edge                                 7:00 P.M.                   
                                                               705 Kinderkamack Road                            
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1. Call to Order –  
 
2. Silent Prayer – Flag Salute  
 
3. Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act: This meeting complies with the 
Open Public Meeting Act by notification via the January 9, 2026 and January 16, 2026 
Sunshine Notice containing the location, date, time, and access information to the Town 
News and the Record and by posting of same on the municipal bulletin board and Borough 
website and filing a notice of the same with the Municipal Clerk.    
 
4. Roll Call –   
 
5. Approval of Minutes -  
a. Approval of the minutes of the Mayor and Council Regular Meeting of March 12th 
and March 26, 2026. 
 
6. Administrator’s Report – 
 
7. Resolutions – Promotions 
a. #26-128 
 
Authorize Promotion of Michael McGinty to the Position of     
                                        Police Captain 
b. #26-129 
 
Authorize Promotion of Marc Abate to the Position of Police   
                                        Lieutenant  
c. #26-130 
 
Authorize Promotion of Edward Blue to the Position of Police 
                                        Sergeant 
  
8. Oath of Office 
a. Mayor Papaleo will administer the Oath of Office to Michael McGuinty for the 
position of Police Captain     
b. Mayor Papaleo will administer the Oath of Office to Marc Abate for the position of 
Police Lieutenant  
c.  Mayor Papaleo will administer the Oath of Office to Edward Blue for the position of 
Police Sergeant    
 
9. 2026 Municipal Budget Public Hearing & Adoption – 
 
a. #26-131 
Resolution to Read the Budget by Title Only 
By: 
 
 
 
2nd: 
 
 
RC: 
 
Borough of River Edge 
Mayor and Council 
Agenda April 23, 2026 


b. #26-132
Self-Exam Resolution 
c.
Public Hearing on 2026 Municipal Budget
Open/Public By: 
2nd: 
VV: 
Close/Public By: 
2nd: 
VV: 
d. #26-133
Adopting 2026 Municipal Budget 
By: 
2nd: 
RC: 
10. Proclamations & Awards –
a. Arbor Day
11. Presentations –
a. Health Insurance Alternative
12. Public Comments on any item– (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker)
13. Monthly Reports –
a. Fire Prevention
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April 15, 2026
14. RESOLUTIONS - By Consent
a. #26-134
Approve Refunds – Recreation Department 
b. #26-135
Approve Refund – Farmers Market 
c.
#26-136
Authorize Execution of Rental Agreement with Kol Dorot 
d. #26-137
Refund Overpayment of Taxes Due to a 100% Disabled Veteran Tax-  
   Exempt Status-Blueland Title Agency, Inc.  
e. #26-138
Resolution Approving an Agreement with Affordable Cartage LLC For   
the Release of Escrowed Funds For Solid Waste Collection and Disposal 
Services in Consideration of Receipt of an Indemnification from 
Affordable Cartage LL 
d.
#26-139
2026 Salary Resolution 
By: 
2nd: 
RC: 
15. #26-140
  Payment of Bills 
By: 
 
2nd: 
RC: 
16. New Business –
17. Old Business –
18. Council Comments
19. Closed Session
a. #26-141   Resolution to Go Into Closed Session and Exclude 
Public.
i. Attorney-Client Privilege – N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(7)
1. Subcommittee Recommendation on RFQ
20. Adjournment