20231025 - Village Council Public Work Session Agenda

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL

PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA

OCTOBER 25, 2023

7:30 P.M.

1.         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.         Presentations

            a.         Verizon Cell Site Project – Public Safety Communications Enhancements

            b.         Shade Tree Commission – Updates to Tree Ordinance and Big Tree/Heritage Tree

9.         Discussion:

            a.         Ridgewood Water

                        NONE

            b.         Parking

                        NONE

            c.         Budget

1.     Ambulance Fee Schedule Updates

2.     2023 Budget Transfers

3.     Authorize Settlement Agreement – Notice of Violation for Underground Storage Tanks

4.     Award Contract – Heating Unit for EMS Facility – 33 Douglas Place

5.     Award Contract – Upgrades for Desktop Computers, Monitors, and Webcams

            d.         Policy

1.     Manner of Addressing Governing Body and Decorum

2.     Location of Christmas Tree in Central Business District

3.     Ridgewood Bus Station

            e.         Operations

1.      Accept Donation of Vehicle - Office of Emergency Management

10.       Public Comments (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes per Person)

11.       Adjournment