PARKS, RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION BOARD
JUNE MINUTES
Date: June 20, 2023 – Gatehouse, Habernickel Park 6:00pm
Attendance: Present: Chair R. Brooks, A. Chauvin, V. VanDyke, F. Mortimer, S. Winograd,
J. Morgan, D. Sayles, L. Kloak. S. Brogan
Absent: M. Mahmoud
Also Present: Director, N. Bigos, Office Assistant, D. Kat
Public Comment &
Correspondence: No public comment.
Minutes: Minutes for May 2023. Approved with motions made by D. Sayles, F. Mortimer made second motion. All in favor.
Parks
Schedler Property/
Update: S. Winograd shared there is a potential purchase of the property at 510 W Saddle River Road. There is no house but there is an easement, the contiguous property is of value to the expansion of the park and further park development.
Habernickel: R. Brooks shared that the group observed the barn. He asked N. Bigos to gather quotes for demolition and possibilities that can replace the barn and to share this information at budget time.
Kings Pond: N. Bigos shared the fence and stone have been installed. A park identification sign, bike racks and flagpole were next to be purchased.
Graydon Pool: N. Bigos shared that Graydon opened on June 3rd, a breakfast for the seniors was hosted by Age Friendly and the Community Center.
Gifting Ordinance: F. Mortimer shared the gifting ordinance has been passed and adopted.
Green Acres
Diversion: S. Winograd shared this will hopefully be complete by the fall of this year.
Technology: N. Bigos shared that Master Library has been put on hold for the summer months due to K. Frey being occupied with summer programs, daycamp and Graydon Pool.
R. Brooks suggested that a member from IT can help with inputting information in Master Library for Recreation.
S. Winograd announced that Keith Kazmark has been hired as Village Manager.
Field Policy: R. Brooks shared the sub-committee has not yet met.
Special Events: N. Bigos shared that July is recreation month nationally. N. Bigos and K. Frey would like to celebrate with the community and would like a proclamation prepared from our liaisons. Special events have been planned and can be highlighted throughout the month of July. Slated is: goat yoga, mermaid story time, mermaid swimming and the dog days of summer. Scribbles is the new story walk in Maple Park.
Parks Update
Citizens Park: No update.
New Business: F. Mortimer shared that a spreadsheet with all of the parks was put together with the group from the Open Space/PRC joint meeting.
A. Chauvin shared the details of what this document offers.
N. Bigos shared the Village Manager requested the she represent with her at the Bergen County Open Space public hearing next Tuesday, June 27th. There are 4 areas of grants. The Village applied for 2 of the grants. N. Bigos invited the PRC Board to attend.
Liaison Reports Village Council – S. Winograd
· No report
Board of Ed – S. Brogan
· Graduation is Thursday, June 22nd.
Open Space Committee – D. Sayles
· No report
Fields Committee – R. Brooks
· R. Brooks shared the last fields meeting was the first time a member from Community school has attended. K. Cook is trying to organize everything for the schedule. The adult soccer team have been aided.
Shade Tree Commission – V. Van Dyke
· V. Van Dyke shared that H. Mailander attended the meeting. H. Mailander shared with the Shade Tree Committee that the Village staff is not always available to help. They discussed the Adopt a Sapling program that will start late September. D. Madden reviewed the CBD planting with the committee.
· S. Winograd that Monday, June 26th is mulch Monday.
Community Center Advisory Board – L. Kloak
· L. Kloak shared the Ridgewood run was a success.
Green Ridgewood – F. Mortimer
· F. Mortimer shared the tick problem is non-existent.
Project Pride – N. Bigos
· No report
Next Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 7:30 pm, Stable
Adjournment 8:50pm
