>Several residents of the area surrounding Ridgewood High School made accusations at Wednesday evening’s Village Council Work Session that the Village Planning Board and Village Engineer Christopher Rutishauser have inappropriately approved soil movement permits for several upcoming Ridgewood BOE projects (3 turf fields and a building expansion project).
Specifically, charges are that Mr. Rutishauser waived requirements pertaining to supporting documentation and fees without proper authorization, and in violation of established Village Code pertaining to soil movement. It is also alleged that the Planning Board overlooked these requirements, based solely upon the recommendation of Mr. Rutishauser. Further charges are that the applications were signed by an individual who is not an authorized agent for the BOE.
Deputy Mayor Keith D. Killion directed Village Attorney Matthew S. Rogers to investigate the charges and report back to Council members as to the legality of all documents required by existing Village Code.
Council members are scheduled to take a formal vote on the soil movement permits during their May 12th Public Meeting.
