Washington Twp NJ, Washington Township Police investigated a serious vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that took place in the 300 block of Beechwood Drive, Washington Township late Friday evening, 04/13. The victim was transported by ambulance for a short distance, then taken by helicopter to a trauma center. Washington Township EMS and Fire Department personnel were also called into service, as was a paramedic team from a nearby hospital. The victim reportedly sustained a serious head injury. Washington Township Police officers were observed interviewing the driver of the vehicle involved, who remained at the scene.
Village Council Public Meeting
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING MARCH 14, 2018
8:00 P.M.
Call to Order – Mayor
Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act
Roll Call – Village Clerk
Flag Salute and Moment of Silence
Acceptance of Financial Reports
Approval of Minutes
Proclamations
Declare March Red Cross Month
Declare March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month8. Swearing-in of Fire Fighter Ryan Romero9. Swearing-in of Fire Lieutenant Joseph Ferraro10. Swearing-in of Fire Lieutenant Jason Kane11. Swearing-in of Fire Lieutenant Vincent Krug12. Swearing-in of Fire Captain Brendan Corcoran13. Comments from the Public (Not to exceed 3 minutes per person – 40 minutes in total)14. Village Manager’s Report15. Village Council Reports16. ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION – RIDGEWOOD WATER3636 – Re-establish Water Rates and Fees – 2010-2017 – Re-establishes the water rates and fees charged by Ridgewood Water, for the years 2010-2017 18-78 Award Contract – Supply and Maintain Cold Water Meters (NTE $169,255) – Awards the second year of a two-year contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Rio Supply, Inc., 100 Allied Parkway, Sicklerville, NJ18-80 Award Contract Under State Contract – Miscellaneous Materials and Supplies (NTE $50,000) – Awards a contract under State Contract for materials and supplies to W.W. Grainger, Inc., 55 Jackson Drive, Cranford, NJ 18-82 Award Professional Services Contract – Additional Services for Water Rate Study for Ridgewood Water, Years 2013-2017 (NTE $30,000) – Awards a Professional Services Contract to Howard J. Woods & Associates, 40 Overhill Road, East Brunswick, NJ. The required Pay to Play forms have been submitted to the Village Clerk’s Office. 3639 – Amend Chapter 145 – Fees – Temporary Skatepark – Establishes the annual badge fees for the temporary skatepark at $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents3641 – Amend Chapter 145 – Fees – Fees for Use of Village Facilities – Establishes fees for use of the Level One rooms in Village Hall 3634 – Amend Chapter 145 – Fees – Significant Sewer Discharger Fees 18-86 Award Contract – Coach Bus Transportation Services – H.I.L.T. (NTE $9,260) – Awards a contract to the second lowest bidder, Panorama Tours, Inc., 45 Somerset Place, Clifton, NJ. The Village of Ridgewood has had various customer service issues with the lowest bidder; therefore, the contract will be awarded to the second lowest bidder. 18-88 Award Contract – Concession Refreshment Services – Graydon Pool – Awards a contract to the sole proposal by Michael Sims, Mellsworth Foods, Inc., 102 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ which will pay the Village $9,300 for the summer season18-90 Award Contract – Paving and Resurfacing (NTE $1,900,000) – Awards a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, J.A. Alexander, Inc., 130-158 John F. Kennedy Drive North, Bloomfield, NJ18-92 Award Contract – Concession Refreshment Services – Graydon Pool – Awards a contract to the sole proposal by Michael Sims, Mellsworth Foods, Inc., 102 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ which will pay the Village $9,300 for the 2018 summer season 18-93 Award Professional Engineering Services Contract – Upgrade and Maintain SCADA System – Water Pollution Control Facility (NTE $25,000) – Awards a Professional Services Contract under a no-bid contract to Keystone Engineering Group, 590 Lancaster Avenue, Suite 200, Frazer, PA. The required Pay to Play forms have been filed with the Village Clerk’s Office.18-95 Declare Property Surplus – John Deere Loader – Streets Department – Declares a John Deere Loader surplus and authorizes the Village Manager to dispose of said property 18-97 Declare Various Property Surplus – Fire Department Equipment – Declares various property of the Fire Department surplus and authorizes the Village Manager to dispose of said property 18-99 Grant Major Soil Moving Permit – KS Broad Street, LLC – Ken Smith II – Grants a Major Soil Moving Permit for KS Broad Street, LLC (Ken Smith II), for a project located at 76 and 80 Chestnut Street and 9-17 and 25-27 Franklin Avenue, which has already been approved by the Planning Board. This approval is granted, subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Village Planning Board’s resolution and those contained in the Village Council’s resolution, with the requirements in the Village Council’s resolution taking precedence.18-101 Approve Budget Reserve Transfers – Annual resolution which transfers money in the 2017 budget from departments which have excess funds to those departments which do not have adequate funds18-103 Correct Resolution #17-111 – Accept Partial Donations – Portable Fuel Cell Trailer – Parks and Recreation – This resolution corrects and replaces Resolution #17-111, adopted April 12, 2017. The best quote for18-104 Support Preservation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program – Supports the preservation of the CDBG Program in the FY 2018 Federal Budget at funding levels at least equal to funding in FY 2017 18-107 Appoint Members to Planning Board
24. Adjournment
23. Comments from the Public (Not to Exceed 5 minutes per person)
18-108 Appoint Member to Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board
18-106 Award Contract – Repair and Purchase of Emergency Equipment and Radios for Police Cars (NTE $20,000) – Awards the second year of a two-year contract to Regional Communications, 64 East Midland Avenue, Paramus, NJ
18-105 Title 59 Approval – Approves the plans and specifications for , prepared by the Police Department, pursuant to Title 59
the Portable Fuel Cell Trailer was incorrectly listed in Resolution #17-111 as $5,478. This resolution correctly states the cost of the Portable Fuel Cell Trailer at $5,748.
18-102 Oppose Legislation for H.R. 38 and S. 446 – Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 and the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 – Opposes the legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate which would force every State in the United States to recognize the concealed carry standards of every other State in the United States regardless of the standards, or lack thereof, of that State
18-100 Increase 2017 Deferred School Taxes – Increases deferred school taxes from $46,515,256.62 to $47,392,648.62, an increase of $877,392 from 12/31/16 to 12/31/17
18-98 Grant Major Soil Moving Permit – 257 Ridgewood Avenue, LLC – The Enclave – Grants a Major Soil Moving Permit for 257 Ridgewood Avenue, LLC (The Enclave), for a project located at 253-257 East Ridgewood Avenue, 48 North Maple Avenue, and 248 Franklin Avenue, which has already been approved by the Planning Board. This approval is granted, subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Village Planning Board’s resolution and those contained in the Village Council’s resolution, with the requirements in the Village Council’s resolution taking precedence.
18-96 Declare Property Surplus – Ford F250 Pickup Truck – Parks Department – Declares this property surplus and authorizes the Village Manager to dispose of said property
18-94 Authorize Shared Services Agreement – Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs (Washington Township) – Authorizes a Shared Services Agreement for Washington Township to bring certain vehicles to the Village of Ridgewood’s Fleet Services for maintenance and repair
18-91 Award Contract – Printing for 2018 Municipal Election (NTE $19,800) – Awards a contract to the sole quote from Royal Printing Service, 441 51st Street, West New York, NJ
18-89 Title 59 Approval – Paving and Resurfacing – Approves the plans and specifications for 2018 Road Resurfacing and Repair of Various Street in the Village of Ridgewood, prepared by the Ridgewood Engineering Division, pursuant to Title 59
18-87 Title 59 Approval – Concession Refreshment Services – Graydon Pool – Approves the plans and specifications for Concession Refreshment Services – 2017, 2018, The Water’s Edge Café, Graydon Pool prepared by the Department of Parks and Recreation, pursuant to Title 59
18-85 Title 59 Approval – Coach Bus Transportation Services – Approves the plans and specifications for Supply of Coach Bus Transportation Services prepared by the Department of Parks and Recreation, pursuant to Title 59
18-84 Endorse Submission of Recycling Tonnage Grant – Annual resolution which endorses the submission of the Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grant Application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and designates Daniel M. Kiely, Recycling Coordinator, to ensure that the application is properly filed
22. RESOLUTIONS
3625 – Amend Chapter 190 – Land Use and Development – Allow Certain Illuminated Interior Signs in the Central Business District
21. ORDINANCES – CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
3635 – Amend Chapter 145 – Fees – Sewers and Sewage Disposal – Connection Fee for Residential and Non-Residential Development
3633 – Amendment to Municipal Complex Parking
20. ORDINANCES – PUBLIC HEARING
3642 – Bond Ordinance – Replacement of Maple Park Turf Field ($500,000)
3640 – Establish Policies for Use of Level One Rooms – Village Hall – Establishes policies for the use of The Garden Room, the Annie Zusy Youth Center, and the Patrick A. Mancuso Senior Center on level one of Village Hall
3638 – Amend Chapter 212 – Parks and Recreation – Establish Rules and Regulations for Temporary Skatepark – Establishes rules of conduct and regulations for use of the temporary skatepark located at the Ridgewood Roller Hockey rink from mid-April through mid-October
19. ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION
18-83 Award Professional Services Contract – Design and Administration of Improvements at the Southside Reservoir (NTE $52,000) – Awards a Professional Services Contract to D.J. Egarian & Associates, Inc., Route 46 West, Suite G-208, Fairfield, NJ. The required Pay to Play forms have been submitted to the Village Clerk’s Office.
18-81 Award Contract – Installation of Water Mains (NTE $480,529.61) – Awards a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Ferreira Construction Company, Inc., 31 Tannery Road, Branchburg, NJ
18-79 Award Contract Under State Contract – 2018 Ford Super Duty F350 with 8 Foot Box ($67,914.46) – Awards a contract under State Contract to Beyer Ford, 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, NJ
18-77 Title 59 Approval – Supply and Maintain Cold Water Meters – Approves the plans and specifications for Cold Water Meters and Supplies prepared by Ridgewood Water, pursuant to Title 59
18. RESOLUTIONS – RIDGEWOOD WATER
NONE
17. ORDINANCES – PUBLIC HEARING – RIDGEWOOD WATER
3637 – Amend Water Rates and Fees – 2018 – Revises the water rates and fees charged by Ridgewood Water in 2018
20180313 – Village Council Public Workshop Agenda
THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL’S PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
PATRICK A. MANCUSO SENIOR CENTER
MARCH 13, 2018
8:00 P.M.
1. 8:00 pm – Call to Order – Mayor
2. Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act
Mayor: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and time of this meeting.”
3. Roll Call – Village Clerk
4. Flag Salute/Moment of Silence
5. Public Comments (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes per Person – 40 Minutes in Total)
6. Discussion
a. Ridgewood Water
1. Award Contract – Installation of Water Mains
2. Award State Contract – 2018 Ford Super Duty F350
3. Award State Contract – Miscellaneous Materials and Supplies
b. Parking – None
c. Budget
1. Award Contract – Annual Agreement – Upgrade and Maintain Scada System – WPCF
2. Budget Reserve Transfer Resolution
3. Tonnage Grant Resolution
4. Declare Surplus – Miscellaneous Fire Department Equipment
5. Shared Services Agreement –Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs –
Washington Township
6. Award Contract – Tub Grinder
7. Award Contract – Election Printing
8. Award Contract – Paving and Resurfacing
d. Policy
1. Proposed Ordinance – Temporary Skatepark Rules and Fees
2. Graydon Pool Hours, Fees, and Website Presence
e. Operations
1. Village Hall Meetings Room Policy
2. Replacement of Tree at Graydon – Report by Shade Tree Commission
3. Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017
7. Review of March 14, 2018 Public Meeting Agenda
8. Manager’s Report
9. Council Reports
10. Public Comments (Not to Exceed 5 Minutes per Person)
11. Resolution to go into Closed Session
12. Closed Session
A. Personnel – Boards and Committees, Municipal Prosecutor
B. Legal – Ridgewood Water Litigation, Affordable Housing, Valley Hospital
Washington Township NJ, The New Jersey Choral Society continues its Jubilee Season with The Key of B- Billy Joel, The Beatles and Beautiful. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of artist-in- residence Linda Sweetman-Waters, the NJCS Pops Spectacular highlights iconic music of legendary artists Billy Joel, Carole King and The Beatles. Performances will be held on Saturday, March 10 at 8:00 pm and on Sunday, March 11 at 3:00 pm at the Immaculate Heart Academy, 500 Van Emburgh
Ave., Washington Township.
Ms. Sweetman-Waters will be featured on piano, accompanied by the Pops Spectacular Band.Several talented soloists and a vocal ensemble from the chorus will also perform. The concerts will include classic songs such as Billy Joel’s “Piano Man,” “Everybody Has a Dream,” “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” a medley of hits from The Beatles including “In My Life,” “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” “Yesterday,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Got to Get You into My Life,” as well as songs from Carole King’s best-selling album, Tapestry, and the Broadway musical, Beautiful.
Advance tickets are $25.00 for adults and $22.00 for students, seniors, and patrons with disabilities (add $10.00 if purchased at the door). A 10% discount for groups of 10 or more is also available. Come one hour prior to performance time for The Inside Line, a complimentary lecture for all ticket holders, presented by Seth Saltzman. For reservations or more information, visit www.NJCS.org or call the New Jersey Choral Society at (201) 379-7719.
Established in 1980, the New Jersey Choral Society is one of the state’s most prestigious choral groups, well-known for presenting outstanding and unique programs. Under the direction of Eric Dale Knapp, NJCS performs three major concerts annually in Bergen and Essex counties. They have performed at Carnegie Hall and the White House and have toured internationally in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, China, Australia, England, France and Italy. In 2017, they received “honorable mention” in the Jersey Arts People’s Choice Awards for “Best Choral Group” in New Jersey.
Immaculate Heart Academy is wheelchair accessible. Funding has been made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Ridgewood NJ, During last night’s Village Council meeting, Rurik Halaby accused Mayor Susan Knudsen of personally orchestrating a web based smear campaign against his candidate (Alexandra Harwin). Halaby alleged that The Ridgewood Blog was being used “headquarters” for this activity.
Mr. Halaby referred to the Ridgewood blog in the endearing terms that President Trump was alleged to use in referring to certain 3rd world countries, who Glen Rock Mayor Bruce Packer invited to move to Glen Rock . He also referred to his friends and neighbors who read this blog , stating he knows who they are (does that mean all 30,000 plus ) in the most derogatory terms .
As for Alexandra Harwin the new face of the 3 amigos , she moved to Ridgewood in 2014 , her husband is a Rabbi from Washington Township who was very involved in attacking Mayor Knudsen during the “gay flag” controversy and is a very active member of Community Relations Advisory Board of Ridgewood and Glen Rock.
Alexandra is part of Emerge New Jersey a Democrat group that is involved in promoting liberal women and training them to run for office .
Ridgewood NJ,heard thru the proverbial grape vine and now confirmed that Rurik and Cynthia Halaby held a Meet the Candidates Forum last night at the Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club. They had a large turn out including Jeff Voigt, Paul,Aronsohn, Roberta Sonenfeld. Gwenn Hauck, Siobhan Winograd and Paul Vagianos.
Paul Vagionas spoke that he would not be running because his heart wasn’t in it but introduced Alexandra Harwin who is the wife of the Temple Beth Or Rabbi in Washington Township. I heard she was very well spoken. Then the group begged for others in the room to step and run in the upcoming election. There were sign up sheets for various campaign activities. It is all so behind the scenes just as everything Paul Aronsohn did when he was Mayor. She didn’t make the cut to fill the empty BOE seat, so I guess she’s going to give this a try. ( https://theridgewoodblog.net/six-interviewed-for-open-ridgewood-school-board-seat/ )
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a hit and run driver who struck a Ridgewood Police Officer on Van Emburgh Avenue at around 10:37 A.M. on Monday January 29th. The Ridgewood Police Officer was concluding a motor vehicle stop on Van Emburgh Avenue near the intersection of Cathleen Terrace (near the Washington Township Boarder), when a 2014 or newer dark colored Acura TLX sedan struck the officer causing minor injuries. The vehicle was traveling south on Van Emburgh Avenue and continued southbound toward East Glen Avenue after the collision. We are asking anyone with information to contact the Ridgewood Police Department at 201-670-5519 or email Detective Peter Youngberg at pyoungberg@ridgewoodnj.net.
Washington Twp NJ, For the second time in less than one (1) week, an inexperienced tractor trailer driver was unable to safely negotiate a steep hill on Washington Avenue in Washington Township, requiring Washington Township Police to close a portion of the busy roadway on Thursday morning, 12/14, until the rig could be removed. Following consultation with an officer from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Police Services, Traffic Division, Washington Township PD issued two (2) summonses to the rig’s driver. After issuing the summonses, patrol officers directed the truck’s driver to turn around in a nearby cul-de-sac in order to safely re-enter Washington Avenue. However, the driver was unable to successfully complete the turn around maneuver and the rig became stuck in a pile of snow covered leaves. A heavy duty wrecker was then summoned to free the truck from its predicament.
Washington Twp NJ, An inexperienced tractor trailer driver was unable to negotiate a steep portion of Washington Avenue west of Van Emburgh Avenue in Washington Township on Tuesday afternoon, 12/12 and lost control of the rig while trying to back down the hill. Washington Township Police responded and issued multiple summonses to the driver and impounded the rig for being unregistered and uninsured. A heavy duty tow truck driver freed the rig from its predicament before towing it to the impound yard. No one was injured in the incident.
Ridgewood NJ, Nine (9) high school students from the Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township escaped injury when the school bus on which they were riding collided with a Volkswagen Passat sedan at the intersection of Godwin Avenue and South Monroe Street, Ridgewood on Wednesday afternoon, 11/29. The adult male driver of the Volkswagen sustained a non life threatening injury, but declined ambulance transport to a local hospital. The school bus driver was uninjured. Ridgewood Police, EMS, and Fire Department personnel responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked Passat from the scene; the school bus was able to drive away on its own power. Ridgewood PD issued one (1) crash related summons to the Volkswagen’s driver.
Washington Twp NJ, No injuries were reported by the lone occupant of a passenger vehicle that careened off of East Glen Avenue in Washington Township on Wednesday evening, 11/15, across the lawns of two (2) homes, through a picket fence, and into the back yard of a house located on nearby Madeline Court. The vehicle was winched out of its predicament and removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Washington Township Police responded to the incident.
Village Council Regular Public Meeting VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
8:00 P.M.
Call to Order – Mayor
Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act
Roll Call – Village Clerk
Flag Salute and Moment of Silence
Acceptance of Financial Reports
Approval of Minutes
Proclamations
NONE
Comments from the Public (Not to exceed 3 minutes per person – 40 minutes in total)
Village Manager’s Report
Village Council Reports
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION – RIDGEWOOD WATER
NONE
ORDINANCES – PUBLIC HEARING – RIDGEWOOD WATER
NONE
RESOLUTIONS – RIDGEWOOD WATER
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 17-331 THROUGH
17-335 ARE TO BE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA, WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL. THERE IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION BESIDE EACH RESOLUTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. EACH RESOLUTION WILL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
17-331 Establish Interest Rates for Delinquent Payments to the Water Utility for 2017 and Set Grace Period for Payment of Water Utility Bills
17-332 Accept Ridgewood Water Annual Maintenance Fee
17-333 Award Additional Contract – Infrared Asphalt Surface and Miscellaneous Repairs
17-334 Award Professional Services Contract – Design Services – Ames Tank Rehabilitation
17-335 Award Change Order – Lafayette Reservoir Improvements
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION
3623 – Amend Chapter 265 – Vehicles and Traffic – Establish Stop Signs at Cliff Street and First Street
3624 – Amend Chapter 265 – Vehicles and Traffic – Establish Stop Signs at Cantrell Road and West End Avenue
ORDINANCES – PUBLIC HEARING
3618 – Supervisors Salary Ordinance
3619 – Non-Union Salary Ordinance
3620 – Management Salary Ordinance
3621 – Amend Chapter 265 – Vehicles and Traffic – South Hillside Place
3622 – Amend Chapter 265 – Vehicles and Traffic – Establish Stop Signs at Hope Street and Gilbert Street
RESOLUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 17-336 THROUGH
17-364 ARE TO BE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA, WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL. THERE IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION BESIDE EACH RESOLUTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. EACH RESOLUTION WILL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
17-336 Approve 2017 Budget Transfers
17-337 Authorize Tax Title Lien Premium to be Deposited into General Fund
17-338 Establish Interest Rate for Non-Payment of Taxes and Assessments for 2018 and Set Grace Period
17-339 Establish Interest Rates for Non-Payment of Other Municipal Liens for 2018 and Set Due Date
17-340 Establish Interest Rates for Delinquent Payments for Significant Sewer Discharge
17-341 Award Contract – Refurbish Leach Body for Sanitation Vehicle
17-342 Award Contract – Recycling of Vegetative Waste
17-343 Award Contract – Emergency Repair of Graydon Pool Chlorination System
17-344 Award Contract – Emergency Generator – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
17-345 Award Contract Under National Joint Powers Alliance Contract – F650 Diesel Crew Cab Chassis
17-346 Award Contract Under State Contract – Steel Dump Body with Salter, Hydraulics, and Snow Plow
17-347 Award Contract under National Cooperative Contract – Two Front End Snowplows and Two Sanitation Truck Snowplows
17-348 Award Contract under National Cooperative Contract – Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader
17-349 Award Professional Services Contract – Pediatrician for Monthly Child Health Conference
17-350 Award Professional Services Contract – Valley Hospital, Department of Community Health – Public Health and Nursing Services
17-351 Award Professional Services Contract – Software Support for Finance Department
17-352 Approve Shared Services Agreement – Child Health Conference (Fair Lawn & Glen Rock)
17-353 Authorize RFP for Hudson Street Parking Garage
17-354 Authorize Cancellation of Public Assistance Trust Fund Reserve Balance
17-355 Authorize Cancellation of Grant Reserve Balance – Local Bikeway Grant
17-356 Authorize Cancellation of General Budget Appropriation – Shared Services Agreement – Fleet Services (Washington Township)
17-357 Authorize Shared Services Agreement – TV Inspection of Sanitary Sewer Mains (Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority) –
17-358 Award Contract – Removal of Portion of Bike Path – Garber Square
17-359 Authorize Encroachment Agreement – 115 Monte Vista Avenue
17-360 Approve Major Soil Moving Permit – The Dayton – South Broad Street
17-361 Endorse Application for Community Development Block Grant – West Bergen Mental Healthcare – Housing Specialist
17-362 Appoint Members to Local Emergency Planning Committee
17-363 Accept Donation of Tree – Lester Stable
17-364 Approve Valley Hospital Settlement Agreement
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 17-365 THROUGH
17-367, WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY AND READ IN FULL:
17-365 Title 59 Approval – Planting of Trees in Various Locations
17-366 Award Contract – Planting of Trees in Various Locations
17-367 Title 59 Approval – Removal of Portion of Bike Lane at Garber Square
Comments from the Public (Not to Exceed 5 minutes per person)
Resolution to go into Closed Session
Closed Session
Adjournment
Washington Twp NJ, No injuries were reported by the occupants of a Volkswagen Jetta that wound up in an open manhole near 1115 Linwood Avenue, Washington Township on Thursday afternoon, 11/02. Linwood Ave had recently been repaved.The manhole cover had flipped off after being run over by a beverage delivery truck. The Jetta sustained only minor cosmetic damage in the incident. It was freed from its predicament by a flatbed tow truck. Washington Township Police and Paramus Police units responded. The manhole cover was replaced by several patrol officers.
THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL’S PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA NOVEMBER 1, 2017 7:30 P.M.
7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor
Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act
Mayor: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and time of this meeting.”
Roll Call – Village Clerk
Flag Salute/Moment of Silence
Public Comments (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes per Person – 40 Minutes in Total)
Presentation
Zoning Business District – Brigette Bogart, Village Planner
Valley Hospital Litigation Settlement
Discussion
Ridgewood Water
Award Contract for Professional Design Services – Ames Tank Rehabilitation
Parking
Draft RFP for Hudson Street Parking Garage
Budget
2017 Budget Transfers
Cancellation of Public Assistance Trust Funds
Cancellation of Current Fund Budget Appropriation
Washington Township Inter-Local Fleet Services
Purchase of Emergency Generator – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Award Contract – Graydon Pool Repair of Chlorination System
Removal of Portion of Bike Path – Garber Squar
Policy
Approve Stop Sign at Cliff Street at First Street
Approve Stop Sign at Cantrell and West End Avenue
Decorations and Other Items Outside of Businesses in the Central Business District
Ordinance for Certain Illuminated Signs
Operations
Proposed Encroachment Agreement – 115 Monte Vista
Dedicated Tree Resolution
Major Soil Permit – Dayton – South Broad Street
Approve Community Development Block Grant Application for Housing Specialist – West Bergen Mental Healthcare
Review of November 8, 2017 Public Meeting Agenda
Manager’s Report
Council Reports
Public Comments (Not to Exceed 5 Minutes per Person)
Resolution to go into Closed Session
Closed Session
Legal – Funding of Improvement Project in Central Business District
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook Page
October 28,2017
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Westwood NJ, A PSE&G Electric Division crew struck a natural gas line while setting a utility pole on Lafayette Avenue in Westwood on Friday afternoon, 10/27. An unknown number of residential structures within close proximity to the struck line were evacuated until repairs were made. Fire department personnel from Westwood and Washington Township were placed on stand by at the scene. No incident related injuries were reported.
