20211110 - 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

 

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 21-326 THROUGH 21-333 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:

 

21-326    Award Contract – Asbestos Abatement – 451 Goffle Road (NTE $22,800) – Awards a contract to the lowest responsible quote from MTM Metro Corporation, 135-137 McBride Avenue, Paterson, NJ

21-327    Title 59 Approval – Servicing and Repair of Potable Water Pumping Facilities – Approves the plans and specifications for Servicing and Repairing of Potable Water Pumping Facilities, prepared by Ridgewood Water, pursuant to Title 59

21-328    Award Contract – Servicing and Repair of Potable Water Pumping Facilities (NTE $500,000) – Awards a contract to the sole responsible bidder, William Stathoff Company, Inc., 110 River Road, Flemington, NJ

21-329    Title 59 Approval – Servicing and Repairing of Electric Source – Approves the plans and specifications for Servicing and Repairing of Electric Source, prepared by Ridgewood Water, pursuant to Title 59

21-330    Award Contract – Servicing and Repair of Electric Source (NTE $250,000) – Awards the first year of a two-year contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Vanore Electric, Inc., 145 Lexington Avenue, Hackensack, NJ

21-331    Award Contract under National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract – Security Cameras and Access Control System – New Ridgewood Water Headquarters (NTE $79,999.36) – Awards a contract under the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract to Secure Watch 24, 70 Moonachie Avenue, Moonachie, NJ

21-332    Authorize Additional Award under Bergen County Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract – Bituminous Concrete and Various Road Repair Materials ($50,000) – Awards an additional award of contract to the original lowest responsible bidder, Braen Stone Industries, Inc., 400-402 Central Avenue, Haledon, NJ

21-333    Authorize Change Order – Ridgewood Water Headquarters (NTE $36,348.25) – Authorizes a change order to the original lowest responsible bidder, Adamo Brothers Construction, 1033 Alexander Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ. This change order is necessary for additional work on sheetrock, wall framing, and a new electric water heater.

 

14.  ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION

 

3879 – Establish Standards for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces in New Developments – Establishes standards for electric vehicle charging stations in new developments or in redevelopments in the Village. This ordinance is   required under State statute.

3880 – 2021 Management Salary Ordinance - Establishes salaries and various employment criteria for management personnel for 2021

3881 – 2022 Non-Union Salary Ordinance - Establishes salaries and various employment criteria for non-union personnel for 2022

3882 – 2022 Management Salary Ordinance - Establishes salaries and various employment criteria for management personnel for 2022

3883 – Amend Chapter 265 – Vehicles and Traffic – Ridgewood Parking Permits Rules and Regulations for Non-Residents – Establishes the rules and regulations to allow non-residents to purchase both Premium Ridgewood Parking Permits and Non-Premium Ridgewood Parking Permits

3884 – Amend Chapter 145 – Fees – Fees for Ridgewood Parking Permits – Establishes the fees and locations for Premium Ridgewood Parking Permits and Non-Premium Ridgewood Parking Permits

 

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

 

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 21-334 THROUGH 21-356, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RESOLUTION 21-349 WHICH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA, 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:

 

21-334    Award Contract – Ford Escape (Building Department)(NTE $27,498) – Awards a contract to the lowest responsible quote from Route 23  Automall, LLC, 1301 Route 23, Butler, NJ

21-335    Award Contract Under The Interlocal Purchasing System – Village Council Meeting Production Services (NTE $18,000) – Awards a contract under The Interlocal Purchasing System Contract to Swagit Productions, LLC, 850 Central Parkway East, Suite 100, Plano, TX

21-336    Title 59 Approval – Concession Refreshment Services – Graydon Pool – Approves the plans and specifications for Concession Refreshment Services – 2021, 2022, The Water’s Edge Café, Graydon Pool, prepared by the Parks and Recreation Department, pursuant to Title 59

21-337    Award Contract – Concession Refreshment Services – Graydon Pool – Awards the second year option to the sole responsible bidder, Michael Sims, Mellsworth Foods, Inc., 102 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ. The Village will receive $10,000 from Mr. Sims for the  2022 pool season. 

21-338    Title 59 Approval – Schedler Property Berm Construction – Approves the plans and specifications for Schedler Property Berm Construction in the Village of Ridgewood, prepared by the Ridgewood Engineering Division, pursuant to Title 59

21-339    Award Contract – Schedler Property Berm Construction (NTE $375,255) – Awards a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, OnQue Technologies, Inc., 297-146 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 101, Oradell, NJ

21-340    REMOVED FROM AGENDA

21-341    Award Professional Services Contract –  Archaeological Survey for Zabriskie-Schedler House (NTE $8,485) – Awards a Professional Services Contract to Connolly and Hickey, Historical Architects, 1 S. Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ

21-342    Award Professional Services Contract – Valley Hospital, Department of Community Health and Community Benefit – Public Health and Nursing Services (NTE $12,240) - Awards a contract for the provision of public health and nursing services for childhood immunizations, blood pressure clinics, nursing supervision, and infectious disease reports

21-343    Authorize Shared Services Agreement –  Barbershop, Beauty Shop, and Nail Salon Inspections (Norwood) – Authorizes a Shared Services Agreement with the Borough of Norwood, whereby the Village of Ridgewood will provide the Borough of Norwood with these inspections for the year 2022. The cost will be $38/hour and $57/hour for after-hours inspections.

21-344    Authorize Change Order – Environmental Technical Support for Hudson Street Garage Project Closeout (NTE $7,000) – Authorizes a change order to the original vendor, First Environment, 91 Fulton Street, Boonton, NJ.  This change order is necessary for the completion of various reporting elements to address the historic fill material and associated contaminants of concern identified by the Licensed Site Remediation Professional at the Hudson Street Garage.

21-345    Authorize Change Order – Crossing Guard Services (NTE $15,121.92) – Authorizes a change order to the original lowest responsible bidder, All City Management Services, Inc., 10440 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite 5, Santa Fe Springs, CA. This change order is necessary to pay for additional crossing guard time at various posts, due to changes in school dismissal schedules.

21-346    Authorize Additional Amount Award – Contract for Tree Removals – West Glen Avenue Sidewalk Project (NTE $4,600) – Awards an additional amount of the contract for tree removals to the original lowest responsible bidder, Dujets Tree Experts, Inc., 54 Notch Road, Woodland Park, NJ which will be used for the work connected with the West Glen Avenue Sidewalk Project

21-347    Authorize 2021 Budget Transfers – Annual resolution which transfers money from departments which have excess funds to those departments which do not have adequate funds

21-348    Authorize Application for and Accept Grant Funding from Bergen County Municipal Alliance Grant (2022-2023) - Accepts a Municipal Alliance Grant in the amount of $4,507.18 for the 2022-2023 program year. This grant provides for Drug and Alcohol Awareness Programs for the community.

21-350    Accept Donation – Benches in Central Business District and Public Library – Accepts the $2,000 donation from the Ridgewood Women Gardeners for benches in the Central Business District, near Memorial Park at Van Neste Square and inside the lobby of the Public Library. The Ridgewood Women Gardeners does not have any applications before any Ridgewood Board or Committee at this time.

21-351    Extend Timeframe for Grab and Go Parking Spaces – Extends the timeframe for the Grab and Go parking spaces from November 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022, at the price of  $1,500 per space

21-352    Authorize Continuation of Dining Corrals - Extend Use of Dining Corrals in Central Business District – Extends the use of dining corrals in the Central Business District from November 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, at the price of $250/space/month

21-353    Approve 2021 Holiday Parking Plan in Central Business District - Designates that all shoppers; those coming to dine or do business in the Village of Ridgewood’s Central Business District; store and business owners; and employees in the Central Business District be granted free parking on the second, third, and fourth floors of the Hudson Street garage on December 4, 11, and 18, 2021. Although the parking is free on these dates, there shall be a 3-hour time limit during the hours when kiosks are usually in effect, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

21-354    Authorize Release of Escrowed Funds and Irrevocable Letters of Credit – Chestnut Village, LLC – Authorizes the Director of Finance to release and return to Chestnut Village, LLC the escrowed funds and the Village to forever release the Irrevocable Letters of Credit No. 238 and No. 241, which were supplied by Atlantic Stewardship Bank, due to the fact that the files in the Building Department, the Planning Board, and the Engineering Division have all indicated that the project is satisfactorily complete

21-355    Accept 2020 Audit - Accepts the annual audit for 2020 and certifies that all members of the Village Council have reviewed, at a minimum, the sections of the audit entitled “Comments and Recommendations”

21-356    Approve 2020 Corrective Action Plan - Accepts the Corrective Action Plan proposed to correct the deficiencies found in the 2020 Annual Audit

 

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 21-349, 21-357, AND 21-358, WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY AND READ IN FULL:

 

21-349    Accept Donation - Tree Well Refurbishments

21-357    Authorize Reimbursement of Costs for Zoning Board of Adjustment Application

21-358    Establish Days and Hours for Pickleball

 

17.  Comments from the Public (Not to Exceed 5 minutes per person)

 

18.  Adjournment