20230906 - Village Council Public Work Session Agenda

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL

PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

1.         7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor

2.         Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act

            Mayor:  “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin    board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission   to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and      time of this meeting.”

3.         Roll Call – Village Clerk

4.         Flag Salute

5.         Public Comments (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes per Person - 40 Minutes in Total)

6.         Village Manager’s Report

7.         Village Council Reports

8.         Presentation

            a.  Review of 2024 Capital Budget

            b.  Update on West Glen Avenue Sidewalks 

      c.  Update on Schedler Property

9.         Discussion:

a.         Ridgewood Water

1.     Award Contract – WaterSmart Customer Billing Portal Software – Year 2

2.  Award Contract – WaterSmart Customer Billing Portal Software – 3-year                                    Contract

3.      Award Contract – Disposal of Soil Spoils from Repairs and Replacements

              4.  Award Sole Source Contract – GIS Software Support

              5.  Award Sole Source Contract – SCADA Software Support

              6.  Award Sole Source Contract – GAC Material for PFAS Treatment

            7.  Award Under State Contract - Maintenance of the pH, Chlorine and                                            Phosphate Analyzers

      8.  Award Contract Under Educational Services Commission of New Jersey                          Contract – Bobcat Compact Excavator

      9.  Award Professional Services Contract – PFAS Treatment Designs – Eastside,                      Main & Mountain

              10. Authorize Emergency Water Interconnection with Township of Mahwah

              11. Authorize Contacting Green Acres - PFAS Treatment Facilities Use of Land                             Preserved for Recreation & Conservation

              12. Authorize Change Order – Trolley Gate Replacement

            b.         Parking

                        1.  2024 Parking Permit Pricing

                        2.  Amend Chapter 265, Vehicles and Traffic, “Deposit of Money Required;                                 Overtime Parking Prohibited”

            c.         Budget

1.     Award Contract – Historic Consultant

2.     Award Contract Under State Contract – Tri-Band Radios for Vehicles

3.     Award Contract Under State Contract – Ammunition

4.     Award Contract Under State Contract – New Village Website

5.     Award Contract Under Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing System – Vehicle Tracking Subscription

6.     Award Professional Services Contract – Archaeological Survey – Zabriskie-Schedler House and Property

7.     Authorize Shared Services Agreement – Use of Styrofoam Densifier – City of Garfield, Borough of Oradell, and Borough of Paramus

8.     Authorize Shared Services Agreement – Dewatered Sludge Disposal from Water Pollution Control Facility – Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission

9.     Authorize Temporary Shared Services Agreement – Removal of Trees on County Roads – Bergen County

10.  2023 Budget Amendment-State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Grant

            d.         Policy

1.     Update to Chapter 212 – Parks and Recreation Areas – Electric Scooters and Electric Bicycles

2.     Recommendations from Annual Report from Zoning Board of Adjustment

            e.         Operations

1.     Declare Property Surplus – Police Vehicles

2.     Declare Property Surplus – Police Car WatchGuard Camera System

3.     Appoint Local Emergency Management Council

10.       Public Comments (Not to Exceed 5 Minutes per Person)

11.       Adjournment