20170301 Village Council Special Public Meeting - Minutes
A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD HELD IN THE SYDNEY V. STOLDT, JR. COURT ROOM OF THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE HALL, 131 NORTH MAPLE AVENUE, RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON MARCH 1, 2017 AT 7:30 PM
- CALL TO ORDER – OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT – ROLL CALL – FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Knudsen called the meeting to order at 7:49 P.M. and read the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. At roll call, the following were present: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen. Also present were Heather Mailander, Acting Village Manager; Matthew Rogers, Village Attorney; and Donna M. Jackson, Deputy Village Clerk.
- RESOLUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 17-56 THROUGH 17-65 WERE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA, WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, AND WERE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, NUMBERED 17-66, WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY AND READ IN FULL:
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #17-66, Mayor Knudsen thanked Acting Village Manager, Heather Mailander, for stepping into the role of Acting Village Manager for the third time. Mayor Knudsen conveyed the Village Council’s appreciation for her dedication, commitment, and service to the Village of Ridgewood.
Mayor Knudsen stated that Ms. Mailander has shown a level of professionalism and dedication. She has been responsive to the Village residents, and the Village Council is grateful every day for Ms. Mailander’s guidance and direction during her 28 years as a Ridgewood employee.
Mayor Knudsen announced that the new Village Manager is Heather Mailander. There was a round of applause.
Mayor Knudsen expressed her appreciation for Ms. Mailander’s service and commitment to the Village of Ridgewood. The Village Council couldn’t be more thrilled and honored that Ms. Mailander has accepted the role of Village Manager.
Councilman Voigt echoed the Mayor’s comments and said that he was looking forward to working with Ms. Mailander.
Councilman Sedon described Ms. Mailander as courteous, professional, extremely helpful, and a pleasure to work with over the years. He expressed his excitement about working with Ms. Mailander.
Councilwoman Walsh stated that Ms. Mailander serves the Village of Ridgewood with distinction and spoke about how fortunate the Village Council is to be working with her. She stated that the Village of Ridgewood is going to have a great Village Manager.
Councilman Hache stated that he has a great deal of appreciation for the wealth of knowledge that Ms. Mailander brings to the Village Council. He described Ms. Mailander’s ability to handle both the rolls of Village Clerk and Acting Village Manager as tremendous and a representation of her dedication and hard work on behalf of the Village. Councilman Hache stated that he was looking forward to working with Ms. Mailander.
Village Attorney, Matthew Rogers, stated that over the 10 years he has worked with Ms. Mailander he has observed her 24/7 dedication to the Village of Ridgewood. Mr. Rogers stated that he has never seen anyone more dedicated to doing things right for Ridgewood with the best interests of Ridgewood in mind, whether as Village Clerk or Acting Village Manager. Ms. Mailander also helps others to serve Ridgewood the best way they can. Mr. Rogers stated that he was very happy with the appointment of Ms. Mailander as Village Manager.
Councilwoman Walsh made a motion to accept Resolution 17-66. Councilman Voigt seconded the motion.
Village Manager, Heather Mailander, thanked her family for all their support and encouragement. She said that she was very humbled and thankful that the Village Council has chosen her for the position of Village Manager. There is much work ahead, as well as many challenges to face; however, together, it can be done. Ms. Mailander stated that even though she resides outside of Ridgewood, she considers Ridgewood to be her home. Ms. Mailander expressed her love for the Village and thanked everyone for their support. Ms. Mailander also thanked the staff from both the Village Clerk’s Office and the Village Manager’s Office, as well as those who mentored her throughout her career. She expressed her excitement over being the Village Manager.
- ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, on a motion by Councilman Sedon, seconded by Councilwoman Walsh, and carried unanimously by voice vote, the Village Council’s Special Public Meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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Susan Knudsen
Mayor
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Donna M. Jackson
Deputy Village Clerk
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