Firm plan is sought for Ridgewood shade tree policy
Tuesday August 14, 2012, 10:07 AM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
Ridgewood will hire a senior tree climber as a stopgap measure as the Village Council continues to craft a new shade tree policy and weigh the options of replacing several employees who are slated to retire this fall.
The last of three retiring shade tree workers is expected to leave the village payroll at the end of October, and Ridgewood officials have pushed and pulled with the idea of hiring new staff or outsourcing those jobs.
Following the recommendation of Village Manager Ken Gabbert, the governing body struck an accord over the first hiring during last Wednesday’s work session, with council members agreeing that having a senior staff member is ultimately necessary.
“We spent about six months finding the right tree climber, and we have that person identified. It’s not that easy to find that person,” said Gabbert, whose advice was seconded by Tim Cronin, director of the recreation department.
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The Deputy Mayor has the right idea. Outsource the trees and while your at it look at the other dept. Garage,DPW,Finance and a whole bunch more.