file photo by Boyd Loving
January 18,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, at the Village council meeting last night councilmen Jeff Voigt caught on a hot mike calling a resident a “douche bag”. The Ridgewood blog has not been able to confirm who the councilmen was referring to ?
January 18,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, councilmen Ramon Hache sums up the Valley Hospital Litigation. One of the most divisive issues we covered on the Ridgewood blog.
Councilmen Hache, “2017 may have seen the end to 8 years of litigation and 10 years of controversy that caused one of the most significant divides in the history of Ridgewood. The announcement of Valley Hospital in January 2017 to move the Hospital’s acute care in-patient facility to Paramus was the catalyst to resolving the major issues between the Hospital and the Village and anti-expansion residents.
Although never challenging Valley’s right or interest in expanding to provide 21st century healthcare, the location of the expansion at the Linwood Avenue campus and its breadth were the contentious issues that were litigated in trial in 2016. Once the Hospital’s intention to move to Paramus was made public and it filed a Certificate of Need with the State to approve such move, the parties to the litigation entered into serious and extensive settlement negotiations while the appeal of the trial decision was pending.
In October, 2017, a tentative settlement was reached which was later accepted by the Village Council in November. The settlement is based upon the hope that the Certificate of Need is granted by the State. If it is granted, the Hospital intends to keep the size of the Ridgewood facility in tact, only modifying the site for a new power plant and exhaust stack, and changing some of the heath care related services provided at the site, even possibly providing space for senior housing. A decision on the Certificate of Need from the state Department of health is expected in early 2018.”
January 18,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, This past Monday the Martin Luther King, jr. interfaith celebration was held. It was intended to be a celebration of the teachings of Dr. King and was to include Rev. Sampson, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in New York as the guest speaker, followed by an outdoor rally and a light lunch. The program was also to feature Ridgewood and Glen Rock student speakers and musical performances by the Indian Hills Chamber Choir and Men of Umoja chorus.
Much of the event was beautiful until Aronsohn and Gottheimer turned it into their own personal soapboxes.
It turned into a political rally of sorts. After Pastor Mack Brandon introduced Rep. Gottheimer and welcomed him to the podium, suddenly FORMER Mayor Aronsohn shoved his way to the front, all but pushing Gottheimer back down. Aronsohn then proceeded to give an unscheduled speech (unscheduled, but not unplanned, because he had a paper in his hand as he bulldozed his way to the altar). Following this ridiculous display, Aronsohn himself went on to welcome Gottheimer to come and speak, even though Gottheimer had already been invited to the microphone by Pastor Brandon a few minutes earlier. People were kind of shocked by Aronsohn going off-script and just inserting himself into the event. Gottheimer then proceeded to give a political rally type of speech, not one honoring Dr. King and his principles and teachings, but one that was self-promoting, all about him and his agenda.
Politicians (or wannabe politicians like Aronsohn) should be banned from speaking at such an event. It was a disgrace.
January 17,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, As 2018 begins, the RHS Alumni Association is thrilled to provide our first video for your viewing pleasure. According to the the RHS Alumni Association Board of Trustees , “We are so thankful for all the alumni who appeared in, filmed and edited this film. Classes ranging from 1970 to 2015 had a hand in its creation. Please enjoy it, pass it along to friends, or even post it on line so we can connect with more alumni.”
RHS Brick Storytelling Video
https://www.rhsalumniassociation.org
Please continue to check out our site at RHSalumniassociation.org and register your information if you haven’t already.
January 17,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, B.GOOD, an international and mission-driven fast casual restaurant chain, today announced it will start the search for its Customer of the Year. In 2018, one customer will receive a free meal a day for a year, a restaurant named in their honor for a week, and a two-day trip to Boston to develop a new dish with Chef Tony Rosenfeld.
“Customer of the Year has been a long-standing tradition for B.GOOD and allows us to celebrate the people who make us who we are today,” said Anthony Ackil, Co-Founder and CEO of B.GOOD. “Every year, I look forward to seeing the unique ways our loyal customers showcase their love for B.GOOD.”
To enter, customers are asked to tell or show in their own way why they should be the 2018 Customer of the Year. Entries will be accepted online at BGOOD.com/customer-of-the-year now through February 5, 2018. Voting will be open to the public February 7, 2018 through February 8, 2018, at BGOOD.com/customer-of-the-year. The winner will be announced on March 4, 2018.
One customer will receive:
Past entries include videos, poems, songs, and other creative activities about B.GOOD. 2017 winner, Bianca, created a music videoprofessing her love for B.GOOD.
For more information, and competition rules and regulations, please visit BGOOD.com/customer-of-the-year.
About B.GOOD
Founded in 2003, B.GOOD is an innovative, fast casual, farm-to-table restaurant chain serving “Food with Roots” – sustainably-grown, fresh and wholesome food that is prepared fresh in-house. With 61 locations across the U.S., Canada, Switzerland and Germany, B.GOOD serves a diverse and delicious menu including kale & grain bowls, salads, all-natural local burgers, sides of crisp veggies and oven-finished fries, smoothies and kids’ meals. By sourcing as much as possible from local, independent farmers and being genuinely committed to social and environmental impact, B.GOOD has a unique connection to the communities the brand calls home. Visit bgood.com for more information.
January 17,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Councilmen Ramon Hache’s latest news letter , the Village Council rescinded the 2015 resolution that included a 90 ft. baseball diamond and a 120 x 75 yard multi-purpose field. To be clear, a 90 ft. diamond refers to the distance between the bases, not the depth of the outfield. The 2015 plan would have led to the clear-cutting of most of the trees on the property and the athletic fields component would have taken up more than 4 acres (total size of the property is 7 acres).
The Councilmen states, ” The Schedler property presented a few challenges, some of which were immediate and some required some planning into the future. There were numerous dead trees, hanging limbs and leaning trees that had to be removed immediately since they posed a liability. The cleanup was authorized in October. In order to move forward on planning for the future use of the property, the Village Council created an ad hoc committee to propose a development plan. The ad hoc committee met regularly and also reached out to residents and sports groups for input regarding their respective needs.
The ad hoc committee presented its recommendation to the Village Council in December. The new plan is significantly scaled down compared to the 2015 plan. It strikes a balance between the needs of the neighborhood, and sports groups, while taking consideration of historical preservation and passive recreation. The new plan does not include a baseball diamond and the proposed 50 x 75 yard multipurpose field only takes up a little over ¾ of an acre. The plan includes parking, a playground, walking trails, and bathrooms with a built-in overhang that can provide shelter from lightning. The next phase of planning will involve cost estimates. Only then will the Village Council be ready to move forward on a final plan.”
file photo by Boyd Loving
JANUARY 17, 2018
8:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order – Mayor
2. Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act
3. Roll Call – Village Clerk
4. Flag Salute and Moment of Silence
5. Acceptance of Financial Reports
6. Approval of Minutes
7. Proclamations
A. Jamboree Days
B. Super Science Saturday
8. Swearing-in of Police Officers
A. Hector Perez
B. Miguel Torreslopez
9. Comments from the Public (Not to exceed 3 minutes per person – 40 minutes in total)
10. Village Manager’s Report
11. Village Council Reports
12. ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION – RIDGEWOOD WATER
3631 – Bond Ordinance – Granular Activated Carbon Treatment System – Carr Well Field ($3,570,000) – Appropriates this money for a Granular Activated Carbon Treatment System for the Carr Well Field which will remove certain Perfluorinated Compounds from the well water
13. ORDINANCES – PUBLIC HEARING – RIDGEWOOD WATER
NONE
14. RESOLUTIONS – RIDGEWOOD WATER
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 18-02 THROUGH 18-09 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:
18-02 Award Contract Under State Contract – Chlorine Analyzers and Supplies (NTE $58,236.36) – Awards a Contract Under State Contract to Hach Company, P.O. Box 608, Loveland, CO
18-03 Award Professional Services Contract – Public Policy Consultant (NTE $13,600 for 4 months) – Awards a no-bid Professional Services contract with Morford Drulis Associates, 308 West State Street, Trenton, NJ for four months, on a trial basis. The required Pay to Play forms have been filed with the Village Clerk’s Office.
18-04 Authorize Change Order – Booster/Transfer Station Improvements (NTE $11,971.45) – Authorizes a change order to the original contractor, D.J. Egarian & Associates, Inc., 271 Route 46 West, Suite G208, Fairfield, NJ. This change order was necessary due to the fact that approvals were needed from Midland Park, which were not originally anticipated, resulting in re-design of one of the facilities.
18-05 Reject Bid – Cedar Hill Reservoir Rehabilitation – Rejects the bid received from Fred Devens Construction for this project, based on prior negative experience with this company
18-06 Title 59 Approval – Cedar Hill Reservoir Rehabilitation – Approves the plans and specifications for Cedar Hill Reservoir Rehabilitation prepared by the Ridgewood Water Department
18-07 Award Contract – Cedar Hill Reservoir Rehabilitation (NTE $324,800) – Awards a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, DN Tanks, Inc., 11 Teal Road, Wakefield, MA
18-08 Reject Bid – 2018 Well Improvements – Rejects the sole bid for this project due to the fact that it exceeds the Project Engineer’s cost estimate
18-09 Authorize Temporary Water Capital Budget – Approves a temporary Water Capital Budget to appropriate money for the down payment for the water capital bond ordinance which includes a Granular Activated Carbon Treatment System for the Carr Well Field
15. ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION
3632 – Bond Ordinance – Street Paving and Streetscape ($2,160,000) – Appropriates this money to allow for the paving of various streets in the Village of Ridgewood
16. ORDINANCES – PUBLIC HEARING
3626 – Amend White Collar Salary Ordinance
3627 – Amend Blue Collar Salary Ordinance
3628 – Amend Management Salary Ordinance
3629 – Amend Chapter 265 – Vehicles and Traffic – CBD Employee Parking – Cottage Place Lot
3630 – Amend Chapter 265 – Vehicles and Traffic – Prohibit Overweight and Over Length Vehicles – Glenwood Road
17. ORDINANCES – CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
3625 – Amend Chapter 190 – Land Use and Development – Allow Certain Illuminated Interior Signs in the Central Business District
18. RESOLUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 18-10 THROUGH 18-29 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:
18-10 Authorize Tax Assessor/Tax Collector to File Appeals and/or Settlement Stipulations – Authorizes the Tax Assessor and/or Tax Collector to file tax appeals and/or settlement stipulations with the Bergen County Board of Taxation for the purpose of correcting assessment errors for the year 2018. This resolution also authorizes the Assessor, in conjunction with the Village Attorney, to conduct settlement negotiations in matters pending before the Tax Court of New Jersey in 2018.
18-11 Approve Renewal of Liquor License – Rocco Berardi – Approves the annual renewal of
the plenary retail consumption liquor license held by Rocco Berardi for the years
2017-2018 and 2018-2019 pursuant to the required Special Ruling issued by the Director of NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
18-12 Award of Contract – Maintenance of Irrigation Systems and Water Fountains (NTE $17,000) – Awards the second year of a two-year contract to Tanz, Inc., 3 River Edge Road, River Edge, NJ
18-13 Award Contract Under County Contract – Rock Salt (NTE $56.11/ton) – Awards a contract under County Contract to Cargill, Inc., 24950 Country Club Boulevard, Suite 450, North Olmsted, OH
18-14 Award Contract Under State Contract – Software for Document Management System (NTE $41,148.50) – Awards a Contract Under State Contract to SHI, 290 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ
18-15 Award Contract Under National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract – Phase 1 Security Improvements at Village Hall (NTE $143,922) – Awards a contract under the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract to Secure Watch 24, 70 Moonachie Avenue, Moonachie, NJ
18-16 Amendment to Award of Contract – Emergency Equipment for Two Police Vehicles (NTE $27,000) – Amends Resolution #17-286, which originally awarded this contract, to correct the vendor’s name. The correct vendor is Emergency Accessories & Installation, Inc., 250 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
18-17 Accept Donations for Community Center from Various Groups and Individuals – Accepts donations to upgrade the Community Center from the Community Center of Ridgewood Foundation, various groups, and individuals totaling $35,302.70
18-18 Accept Donations for Landscape Elements – Accepts a donation of landscape elements which include iron gates and a sandstone rock pile, with a total value of $15,000, from Ridgewood resident Julie Tung
18-19 Approve Use of Burbio App and Authorize Village Manager to Assist in Implementation – Approves the use of the Burbio App in the Village of Ridgewood and authorizes and directs the Village Manager to assist in its implementation
18-20 Grant Major Soil Moving Permit – Ridgewood Dayton – Grants a Major Soil Moving Permit for Ridgewood Dayton, LLC for a project at 100-152 South Broad Street, 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
18-21 Accept and Authorize Execution of Bergen County Open Space Grant – Improvements to Kings Pond Park – Accepts and authorizes the Village Manager to execute the grant agreement for the Bergen County Open Space grant in the amount of $34,000 for improvements to Kings Pond Park including delineating the official park property with shrubbery; creating 20-25 parking spaces; and creating an ADA accessible path from the parking lot to the water’s edge. The Village is responsible to provide at least $34,000 towards this project since it is a 50/50 matching grant.
18-22 Extend Suspension of Ordinance for Certain Illuminated Signs in Central Business District – Extends the suspension of the ordinance for certain illuminated signs in the Central Business District to June 1, 2018
18-23 Certify Compliance with Federal Civil Rights Requirements – Certifies that the Village of Ridgewood’s hiring practices comply with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964”, as amended, pertaining to the consideration of an individual’s criminal history. This is required under P.L. 2017, c. 183 which requires that this be certified prior to the Village submits its approved annual budget to the NJ Division of Local Government Services.
18-24 Authorize Removal of Sycamore Tree at Graydon Pool – Authorizes the Village of Ridgewood’s Parks Department to remove the sycamore tree at Graydon Pool, due to the fact that two arborists have recommended its removal for safety reasons
18-25 Authorize Temporary Capital Budget – Approves a temporary Capital Budget to appropriate money for the down payment for the general capital bond ordinance for the 2018 road paving and streetscape program
18-26 Appoint Registrar of Vital Statistics – Appoints Dawn Cetrulo as the Registrar of Vital Statistics, for a three-year term, which shall expire on January 25, 2021
18-27 Appoint Members to Project Pride Committee – Appoints Gary Cirillo (Chairman), Alyssa Becker, Tonia Cohen, Barbara D’Amato, Donna Dorsey, Ann Leahy, Debbie Higgins, Janet Fricke, Kay Connell, Katherine Cirillo, Mary Ann Sage, Ann Schott, Holt Family, Jeanette Vadeika, Julie Fischer, Carolyn Angelosante, Saltalmacchia Family, Stott Family, Tara Cirillo, and Quinn Stott (student liaison) to terms which will expire 12/31/18
18-28 Approve Renewal of Liquor License – Maple Avenue Liquors, LLC – Approves the annual renewal of the plenary retail distribution liquor license held by Maple Avenue Liquors, LLC for the years 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and
2019-2020 pursuant to the required Special Ruling issued by the Director of NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
18-29 Appoint Members to Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board – Appoints Richard Brooks and Michael Winograd to terms which shall expire December 31, 2020
19. Comments from the Public (Not to Exceed 5 minutes per person)
20. Adjournment
Reminder: Jamboree Scholarship Fund – 2018 – Apply now!
January 17,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, For 72 years, the Jamboree Scholarship Fund has raised funds for need-based college scholarships for graduating RHS seniors by presenting an original musical revue, “Jamboree”. Each year more than 125 RHS parents and guardians contribute to the show by singing, dancing, acting, performing in the band, designing and making costumes, building sets, and being back-stage heroes. The whole production and all Jamboree fundraising efforts are 100 percent voluntary.
Please support Jamboree by attending Jamboree Night Live on February 7-10, 2018 at the BF Middle School auditorium. For more information and to support Jamboree’s mission, please go to www.rhsjamboree.org The Jamboree Scholarship Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) qualified charity and all contributions are tax deductible.
In the past decade, the Jamboree Scholarship Fund has distributed over one million dollars in scholarships to over 200 graduating seniors. In 2017 alone, Jamboree awarded $137,100 to 40 RHS seniors!
The Jamboree Scholarship Fund applications are due through the RHS Local Scholarship Common Application by January 12, 2018. The Jamboree Scholarship is a step toward fulfilling dreams! https://rhsjamboree.org/wp/
January 17,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Hospital congratulates “Service Stars” from Valley Hospital security staff: Liz Carpanzano, Security and Reception Supervisor, and Allen Solimando, Security Officer . Liz and Allen, were recognized for being vigilant and reacting to this gentleman’s immediate needs, they ensured that an ill guest received immediate care in the Emergency Department.
While in the Shotmeyer Lobby, Liz noticed a gentleman walking erratically towards the revolving door. Once he came in, it was apparent that he was in serious need of medical assistance. Liz and Allen jumped into action, grabbing a wheelchair for the gentleman and asking that a Code Blue be called so that he could be treated immediately in the Emergency Department. They then quickly transported the gentleman to the Emergency Department for immediate assistance.
“Liz and Allen were very alert to this guest’s condition. They stayed calm and followed proper protocol,” said Klaus Meissner, Manager, Security and Public Safety.
January 16,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, in her new book, The Campus Cure: A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health and Wellness for College Students is a first aid guide to your child’s emotional health, preparing you to handle the mental health problems and emotional ups and downs many young adults experience in college. With anecdotes and the latest scientific literature, this book will increase your awareness of common problems, pressures, and crises in college; illustrate how you can support your child and collaborate with campus resources; and provide stories of hope to parents who often feel alone and overwhelmed when their child experiences a mental health problem. While you have the passion to help your child, this book will provide you with the tools to guide your child toward health and happiness in the college years.
After decades as a psychiatrist working with college students, Dr. Marcia Morris took on a mission: to educate parents of high school and college students about the dramatic increase in mental health problems young adults experience, and the practical tools parents can use to help their children. Her 2015 New York Times article, “Dear Parent, Your Child Has Had a Psychotic Break” received widespread attention from both parents and mental health professionals. Her parenting articles have appeared in the Tampa Bay Times, The Conversation, the Gainesville Sun, and the Ocala Star Banner. She currently writes a Psychology Today parenting blog on “College Wellness: Promoting Happiness and Health in the College Years.”
Educating other psychiatrists about university mental health, Dr. Morris has written articles in psychiatry publications about suicide prevention, sexual assault, and medical student stress. In 2017, she presented talks at national meetings of the American Psychiatric Association, American College Counseling Association, and Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education on the role of parents in college mental health. Dr. Morris is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine and the Associate Program Director for Student Health Psychiatry. Dr. Morris received an undergraduate degree from Harvard University, a medical degree from Yale University, and psychiatry residency training at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center. She is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a member of its College Mental Health Caucus.
Dr. Morris is committed to working with both parents and health care providers to find solutions to the intensifying college mental health crisis. With “The Campus Cure,” she hopes to give parents the tools that will lead their child from distress to success.
January 16,2018
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Trenton NJ, the Washington Post reported that when Phil Murphy takes office as New Jersey’s next governor, he plans to establish a state agency geared toward aiding undocumented immigrants. Murphy, a Democrat who held the ambassador post under President Barack Obama after several years as a Goldman Sachs executive, said the agency would be called the Office of Immigrant Defensive Protection.
Murphy previously vowed to make New Jersey a sanctuary state if President Donald Trump ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Governor Phil Murphy said in a tweet , “Honored to be sworn in as the new Governor of this great state in just a few short days. Together, we will build a stronger and fairer New Jersey for all. ” Critics claim “fairer New Jersey “is code for massive tax increases which will be needed to fund Sanctuary Phil’s wish list state.
While New Jersey faces catastrophic fiscal issues , the new governor is dead set on a significant expansion of failed policies that have lowered the quality of life in New Jersey and forced so many residents and businesses to flee the state .
Resident is suburban bastions like Ridgewood can be assured to take the brunt of Murphy’s far left agenda .
January 16,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, councilmen Ramon Hache gave us an update of the Affordable Housing Litigation and how its effecting the Village of Ridgewood .
According to the councilmen , “This litigation continues from 2015 when the Village filed its Declaratory Judgment complaint in Superior Court seeking approval of its adopted housing plan and immunity from builders remedy law suits while the decision by the Court was pending. Presently, the Village enjoys immunity from suit until the end of January, 2018. It is conducting Court mandated settlement negotiations with Fair Share Housing Center managed by the Court appointed Special Master, Michael Bolan, PP. The effort is to resolve all issues with FSHC and reach an understanding with the Special Master and all interested parties to present an agreed upon Fair Share and Housing Plan to the Court sometime in the next few months of 2018. A significant part of the Housing plan designed to meet the constitutionally mandated requirement of providing affordable housing in the Village was approved in 2017 by the Planning Board for 4 developments in the Central Business district. These four developments are known as:
KS Broad -Ken Smith site;
The Enclave – South maple and East Ridgewood avenue intersection;
Chestnut Village – Chestnut Street, north of Franklin Avenue;
The Dayton – formerly Brogan Cadillac site on South Broad Street ”
Councilmen Hache states , “the Village council has pushed very hard to lower the density of each development and provide a component of “Special Needs” housing in at least one of the developments with the assistance of the Untied Way to assist persons and families in the area who are searching for residential living accommodations for special needs individuals. Settlement negotiations may provide additional Special Needs housing through an agreement with West Bergen Mental Healthcare and the Chestnut Village developers that will require approval of the master, FSHC and ultimately the Court.”
Details of the number of units of each development can be obtained by reading the Planning Board’s Resolutions of approval of each development.
January 16,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ , Ridgewood Water is currently experiencing a Customer Service telephone outage. For emergencies call 201-670-5526, for all other inquiries please email us at [email protected]. We apologize for the inconvenience. Check our website for future updates at https://water.ridgewoodnj.net/
PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Village Hall Court Room– 7:30 P.M.
(all timeframes and the order of agenda items below are approximate and subject to change)
7:30 p.m. – Call to Order, Statement of Compliance, Flag Salute, Roll Call – In accordance with the provisions of Section 10:4-8d of the Open Public Meetings Act, the date, location, and time of the commencement of this meeting is reflected in a meeting notice, a copy of which schedule has been filed with the Village Manager and the Village Clerk, The Ridgewood News and The Record newspapers, and posted on the bulletin board in the entry lobby of the Village municipal offices at 131 North Maple Avenue, and on the Village website, all in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act.Roll call: Knudsen, Voigt, Joel, Patire, Scheibner, Torielli, McWilliams, Barto, Van Goor
2. 7:30 p.m. – 7:35 p.m. – Public Comments on Topics not Pending Before the Board
3. 7:35 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. – Committee/Commission/Professional Updates for Non Agenda Topics, Correspondence Received by the Board
4. 7:40 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 257 Ridgewood Avenue, LLC, Block 3703, Lot 4, 6, & 8.01, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan. Adoption of Memorializing Resolution of Approval
5. 8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. – KS Broad Street II, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, 76 & 80 Chestnut Street and 25-27 Franklin Avenue, Block 2005, Lots 11,12,13,14. Adoption of Memorializing Resolution of Approval
6. 8:15 p.m. – 8:25 p.m. – Robert Jennee, Minor Subdivision and C Variance, 246 Mountain Road, Block 2509, Lot 13.01- Adoption of Memorializing Resolution of Denial
7. 8:25 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. – 200/210 South Broad Avenue, LLC, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan and C Variance, Block 3905, Lot 6 and 7 – Pubic Hearing continued from November 7, 2017
8. 10:30 p.m. – 10:35 p.m. – Adoption of Minutes: March 7, 2017
9. 10:35 p.m. – Executive Session (if necessary)
10. Adjournment
Professional Staff: Christopher Martin, Esq., Board Attorney; Christopher J. Rutishauser, Village Engineer; Brigette Bogart, Village Planner; Michael Cafarelli, Board SecretaryMembers: Susan Knudsen, Jeff Voigt, Joel Torielli, Melanie McWilliams, David Scheibner, Richard Joel, Debbie Patire, Frances Barto, James Van Goor
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, all meetings of the Ridgewood Planning Board (i.e., official public meetings, work sessions, pre-meeting assemblies and special meetings) are public meetings, which are always open to members of the general public.
