Village Council Regular Public Meeting Agenda
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
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
NONE
Pursuant to Chapter 3-19 of the Code of the Village of Ridgewood, Manner of Addressing Council, and Chapter
3-20, Decorum, the Village Council meetings shall be conducted in the following manner:
Manner of Addressing Council
Persons other than Council members may be permitted to address the Council in the proper order of business. A person present may, upon recognition by the Chair, be heard either upon ordinances upon second reading or at the time of petitions and oral communications from the public and at such other times as the Council may, by majority vote of those present, specifically permit. No person shall address any remark or question to any specific Council member, nor shall any person be permitted to address the Chair while a motion is pending. A Council member may, through the Chair, respond to any communication or address received pursuant to this section.
Decorum
Any person who shall disturb the peace of the Council, make impertinent or slanderous remarks or conduct himself in a boisterous manner while addressing the Council shall be forthwith barred by the presiding officer from further audience before the Council, except that if the speaker shall submit to proper order under these rules, permission for him to continue may be granted by a majority vote of the Council.
8. Comments from the Public (Not to exceed 3 minutes per person – 40 minutes in total)
9. Village Manager’s Report
10. Village Council Reports
11. ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION – RIDGEWOOD WATER
NONE
12. ORDINANCES – PUBLIC HEARING – RIDGEWOOD WATER
3874 – Bond Ordinance – Water Utility Improvements due to Damage from Hurricane Ida (NTE $75,000)
13. RESOLUTIONS – RIDGEWOOD WATER
21- Title 59 Approval – Servicing and Repair of Potable Water Pumping Facilities
21- Award Contract – Servicing and Repair of Potable Water Pumping Facilities
21- Title 59 Approval – Servicing and Repair of Electric Source
21- Award Contract – Servicing and Repair of Electric Source
21- Award Contract under National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract – Security Cameras and Access Control System – New Ridgewood Water Headquarters
21- Authorize Additional Award Under Bergen County Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract – Bituminous Concrete and Various Road Repair Materials
21- Award Contract – Asbestos Abatement
21- Authorize Change Order – Ridgewood Water Headquarters
14. ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION
3879 – Establish Standards for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces in New Developments
3880 – 2021 Non-Union Salary Ordinance
3881 – 2021 Management Salary Ordinance
3882 – Amend Parking Permits for Non-Residents
15. ORDINANCES – PUBLIC HEARING
3875 – Bond Ordinance – Various Capital Improvements due to Damage Done by Hurricane Ida ($1,564,500)
3876 – Amend Chapter 165 – Garbage, Rubbish, Refuse and Recycling – Definitions of Bulk Refuse
3877 – Amend Chapter 165 – Garbage, Rubbish, Refuse and Recycling – Container Specifications and Setout Requirements
16. RESOLUTIONS
21- Award Contract – Ford Escape (Building Department)
21- Award Contract – Village Council Meeting Production Services
21- Title 59 Approval – Concession Refreshment Services – Graydon Pool
21- Award Contract – Concession Refreshment Services – Graydon Pool
21- Title 59 Approval – Schedler Property Berm Construction
21- Award Contract – Schedler Property Berm Construction
21- Award Contract Under Bergen County Contract – Drone and Accessories (Police Department)
21- Award Professional Services Contract – Archaeological Survey for Zabriskie-Schedler House
21- Award Professional Services Contract – Valley Hospital, Department of Community Health and Community Benefit – Public Health and Nursing Services
21- Authorize Shared Services Agreement – Cosmetology Inspections (Norwood)
21- Authorize Change Order – Environmental Technical Support for Hudson Street Garage Project Closeout
21- Authorize Change Order – Crossing Guard Services
21- Authorize Change Order – Tree Removals – West Glen Avenue Sidewalk Project
21- Authorize 2021 Budget Transfers
21- Approve West Glen Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements
21- Approve Municipal Alliance Grant Application
21- Accept Donation for Tree Well Refurbishment in Central Business District
21- Accept Donation – Benches in Central Business District and Public Library
21- Authorize Continuation of Grab and Go Parking Spaces
21- Authorize Continuation of Dining Corrals
21- Approve 2021 Holiday Parking Plan in Central Business District
21- Release Escrowed Funds and Irrevocable Letter of Credit – Chestnut Village, LLC
21- Accept 2020 Audit
21- Approve 2020 Corrective Action Plan
21- Authorize Reimbursement of Costs for Zoning Board of Adjustment Application
21- Establish Days and Hours for Pickleball
17. Comments from the Public (Not to Exceed 5 minutes per person)
18. Adjournment
Looks like the town truck is at my neighbor’s house to take down an ash tree.
What a production !
Anyone know what happened to all of the trees at the end of Wyndenmere Ave.? Someone cut down every single tree along the street east of Walthery Ave. and it is NOT pretty. It is absolutely horrendous what was done.
Shame on all town officials that are letting this tree massacre in RW. People who just move in and have no clue, the first thing they do is cut 60-70year old trees because the “arborist” of a tree company told them that the tree is sick or it may hit their house. Some complain to town that the sidewalk slab is being damaged by roots and town gladly takes massive trees out living a big hole and a whole area without shade. Then PSEG crews who casually take a ride around and maim trees at will. No governance of the village trees whatsoever. We are fast turning into Hawthorne or Fair Lawn. Check those towns and watch how little big trees they have. Trees have always been a beauty in RW, now they are considered enemies and this is hurting badly this town. I bet 100% of those who kill these trees are environmental warriors. Can’t fix stupid.
Guys these ash borers, lantern flies and other pests that hitched a ride here from Asia on wood pallets are serious sh*t. Doesn’t anybody remember the decimation of Dutch elm disease? Where I grew up there were beautiful tall Elm trees arching over the street. Then one summer all the trees died and our street was just a long row of stumps. Hit the town like a wave. The freak show pruning by PSE&G doesn’t help, town is going to look pretty different if bad wave of these pests hit.
Go down Abbey Court. It was a massacre!
Well at least we’re going to have Less leaves,
The took down a very large tree in front of the high school. The trunk was by the road and no sign of rot. This other issue being raised, can you see the ash holes, or do you have to depend upon a tree surgeon?
Somebody owes big time to Downes. I think I know who.
Took the town 3+ hours to remove an ash tree yesterday.
Sounded like the battle of Britain out there!