Village council Public Meeting Minutes 20180314
A REGULAR 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, RIDGEWOD, NEW JERSEY ON MARCH 14, 2018 AT 8:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER – OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT – ROLL CALL – FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Knudsen called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. and read the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. At roll call the following were present: Councilman Hache, Deputy Mayor Sedon, Councilman Voigt, Councilwoman Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen. Also present were Heather Mailander, Village Manager/Village Clerk; and Matthew Rogers, Village Attorney.
Mayor Knudsen led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag as well as in a Moment of Silence to honor the men and women serving our Nation and our first responders and all those who have suffered from needless violence.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mayor Knudsen moved that the Bills, Claims, and Vouchers, and Statement of Funds on Hand as of February 28, 2018, be accepted as submitted. Councilman Voigt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor Knudsen moved that the Village Council minutes of May 3, July 5, August 2, August 17, September 6, September 27, 2017 and February 14, 2018 having been reviewed by the Village Council and now available in the Village Clerk’s Office be approved as submitted. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. PROCLAMATIONS
a. DECLARE MARCH RED CROSS MONTH
Councilman Hache read the following proclamation:
b. DECLARE MARCH COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Councilman Voigt read the following proclamation:
5. SWEARING-IN OF FIRE FIGHTERS
a. FIRE FIGHTER RYAN ROMERO
Ryan Romero was sworn in as a Fire Fighter by Mayor Knudsen while his mother held the Bible. There was a round of applause and congratulations from everyone in attendance.
b FIRE LIEUTENANT JOSEPH FERRARO
Joseph Ferraro was sworn in as a Fire Lieutenant by Mayor Knudsen while his wife held the Bible. There was a round of applause and congratulations from everyone in attendance.
c. FIRE LIEUTENANT JASON KANE
Jason Kane was sworn in as a Fire Lieutenant by Mayor Knudsen while his sons held the Bible. There was a round of applause and congratulations from everyone in attendance.
d. FIRE LIEUTENANT VINCENT KRUG
Vincent Krug was sworn in as a Fire Lieutenant by Mayor Knudsen while his wife held the Bible and his daughter looked on. There was a round of applause and congratulations from everyone in attendance.
e. FIRE CAPTAIN BRENDAN CORCORAN
Brendan Corcoran was sworn in as a Fire Captain by Mayor Knudsen while his wife and daughters held the Bible. There was a round of applause and congratulations from everyone in attendance.
Mayor Knudsen congratulated the Fire Fighters and thanked them all.
6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Timothy Shanley, 565 Burritt Place, Wyckoff, stated that he is a ratepayer of Ridgewood Water as well as an elected official on the Township Committee in Wyckoff, so he was appearing before the Village Council on behalf of his constituents, and as a ratepayer, about the ordinances to reestablish the water rates for 2010 through 2017. He added that he didn’t see what the water rates were going to be yet, and he thought there was going to be more of a public comment period about it so that the ratepayers could study it and then come back and have a discussion with the Village of Ridgewood.
Mr. Shanley stated that one of the problems he sees is that the Village Council has on its consent agenda a resolution to hire Howard Woods to perform a water rate study for 2013 through 2017 for $30,000. He knows the Village has already done a water rate study for 2010 through 2012 and paid about $50,000. He wondered why the Village Council is introducing ordinances to establish water rates from 2010 through 2017 and asked about the substantial reasons for this water rate readjustment.
Mr. Shanley added that all of the water ratepayers are going to want to know if there is going to be a refund to the water ratepayers out of the readjustment of the water rates. He knows that the Village Council will have to hold a Public Hearing on these water rate ordinances, and there will probably be a lot of people at that Public Hearing. He said it would have been helpful for some of those people to be present tonight, if that ordinance would have been available, so that it could have been studied and discussed with his constituents.
Gregory Reid, Attorney with Sills Cummis & Gross representing the ratepayers in the on-going litigation, stated that he wanted to be at the Village Council meeting on behalf of the ratepayers to briefly state their objection to the way this is proceeding. He added that he assumed the Village Council was aware that the Superior Court issued an opinion and order back in July invalidating the old ordinances as arbitrary, capricious, and illegal, and then ordered a remand proceeding. He is appealing certain aspects of that decision, but for present purposes the remand was ordered to be conducted with outside ratepayer involvement, and the fact that the Village Council is introducing the ordinance that is reportedly based on a water rate study that no one has had a chance to review, is in bad faith, inappropriate, and is in violation of the court order. He asked that the Village Council not take any action tonight, as he is actually meeting with the Judge on Friday morning to discuss all of this, in order to get the Judge’s input on the appropriate processes and procedures.
Mr. Reid stated that his office has recently received an updated rate study that is dated from December and asked why the ratepayers only received it three or four days ago if the Village Council received it in December. He stated there were some very obvious flaws in the rate study that need to be addressed through limited discovery and a chance for the outside ratepayers to weigh in. Mr. Reid stated that it seemed to be just another attempt to rubber stamp the Village’s litigation position and allows the transfer of millions of dollars in surplus and many other things that are not appropriate to get into tonight. Mr. Reid thinks a lot more careful consideration needs to be done before introducing this ordinance.
There were no additional public comments.
7. MANAGERS REPORT
Village Manager Heather Mailander stated that she wanted to thank all of the crews that have been out during the Nor’easters with snowplows, salters, and the Parks Department who cleared trees and limbs off of streets. She said that the Village is truly blessed to have these employees who worked through the night and then went back the second night to clear the Central Business District of snow so that the businesses could continue to operate, and she wanted to thank them on behalf of the Village of Ridgewood for all of that hard work. To get hit twice in such a short period of time was difficult.
Due to the March 7th snow and wind storm and resultant extensive damage that was done to trees, the Parks and Streets Departments will start a curbside branch and limb collection beginning March 19th, this coming Monday, which will follow the leaf pickup schedule. Section A will be picked up Monday, March 19th; Section B is Tuesday, March 20th; Section C is Wednesday, March 21st; and Section D is Thursday, March 22nd. It would be limited to the following storm damage items: branches and limbs which must be cut to no longer than three feet in length from all trees located in the public right of way, and branches and limbs from other storm damaged trees not to exceed five inches in diameter. Ms. Mailander added that these branches and limbs should be placed at the edge of the resident’s property, not in the roadway or blocking the sidewalk. The Parks and Street Departments will not collect tree limbs and branches off of resident’s properties and will also not collect tree trunks, logs, or firewood. She asked that if residents are able, that they please bring branches and limbs to the Graydon Pool parking lot and deposit them within the barricaded area.
Ms. Mailander stated that as a reminder, trees on private property are the homeowner’s responsibility and therefore they have to arrange for a private company to remove those damaged trees. Once this pickup has taken place, there will be no additional pickup for these tree limbs and branches. This will be posted on the website and in addition there will be an E-notice sent out tomorrow, which will allow everyone a couple of days to get out the tree limbs and branches.
Ms. Mailander asked that if there is a sidewalk and a curb with a planting strip in between, that the limbs and branches be placed on the planting strip. If there is no sidewalk, residents should place them at the curb. Please do not put them in the street as it makes it difficult for motorists.
Ms. Mailander stated that at the last two Budget meetings, the Village Council will be discussing various budgets on Friday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 21st both at 5:30 P.M. in the Courtroom. March 21st will be the wrap up meeting and then the Village Council is planning on introducing the Budget on March 28th, at a Special Public Meeting
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Planning Board – Councilman Voigt stated that the Planning Board met on March 6th, and that there were a couple of items discussed that are of relevance. One item discussed was solar panels on properties, with regard to the number and amount of panels on properties, and the height of panels on roofs. The Planning Board asked the Planner to review other Municipal ordinances regarding solar panels and to get back to the Planning Board at a later date after that review is completed.
Councilman Voigt stated that the Planning Board also looked at signage within Transition Zones which are the P and P-2 Zones and the Transition Zones themselves, which are the ones that border the Central Business District which are the B-1 and B-2 Zones. The proposal was to allow two signs in these Transition Zones and P-Zones; however, the decision was to leave the ordinance as is, with one sign and not two, due to concerns with too much signage.
Councilman Voigt stated that the Planning Board looked at a minor subdivision off of Franklin Turnpike as it goes east out of Ho-Ho-Kus and towards Route 17 just prior to Racetrack Road, at the fork in the road, and just off to the right. The property owner wishes to subdivide a property into two lots and there is one variance required, related to the width of the lot. The developer wasn’t present at the meeting, it was just discussed.
Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee and The Green Team – Deputy Mayor Sedon stated that REAC and The Green Team will be showing a video and having a discussion regarding the New Jersey Highlands on April 19th at 7:00 P.M. at the Library.
Shade Tree Commission – Deputy Mayor Sedon stated that on April 10th at 7:30 P.M. in the Library, the Shade Tree Commission will have Wayne Cahilly speak about urban trees and a lot of different tree issues. He is a tree expert and has been an expert witness in various court cases and was the arborist that came in and made the determination of the health of the sycamore at Graydon Pool.
Ridgewood Arts Council – Councilwoman Walsh stated that the Ridgewood Arts Council is talking about their next artist series and they will be partnering with the Ridgewood Guild for their Film Festival. She stated that the Ridgewood Arts Council’s speaker on May 10th will be Scott Rosenfeld, the Producer of films such as Home Alone, Mystic Pizza, Smoke Signals and Teen Wolf. The Ridgewood Arts Council is pleased and excited to have him coming to the Village during the Film Festival.
Access – Mayor Knudsen stated that Access meets on March 15th at 7:30 P.M.
Ridgewood Historical Society – Mayor Knudsen stated that she wanted to call everyone’s attention to the Ridgewood Historical Society presenting The Thread of Life, which is an exhibit at the Schoolhouse Museum curated by Vicky Herbert, with Bari Falese and Candace Latham which explores the fabric of family over the centuries, through fashion and style. It is an amazing and beautiful exhibit. The dates and times are not clearly listed on the website, but it will be cleaned up in the next few days, and there is a brochure downstairs. Mayor Knudsen stated it was a must see and absolutely magnificent.
Mayor Knudsen stated that following the storm last week, she felt it would be remise if she didn’t thank all of the first responders, and Village staff, as people were out all hours of the night in really tough conditions with so many downed lines, power outages, and downed trees. Thank you to the Village’s first responders, Police, Fire, EMTs, Village staff, the Village Manager, and Dave Hollenbeck from PSEG who took the concern very seriously and got everyone back online very efficiently. She wanted to thank the residents for leaning in and helping one another along with the following Facebook group pages: Ridgewood Moms and Dads, Ridgewood Moms and Dads with Free Speech, It Takes a Ridgewood Village, and The Ridgewood Indian Community. These groups were absolutely amazing with people reaching out to one another to help. They tagged Mayor Knudsen in a lot of posts, and really alerted to those residents that did not have power, who had trees down, where there were trouble areas, and where first responders needed to be dispatched. It really was an amazing thing. Mayor Knudsen also acknowledged the Ridgewood Blog and recognized all of those folks who came together and made it an opportunity for people to share information, and make certain that everyone was safe with neighbors opening up their homes. She thanked everyone and stated it was a great job.
Mr. Rogers stated that regarding the water rate ordinances which the Village Council will be introducing tonight, for the record, as part of the litigation with the water utility and surrounding towns, there was an Order to Show Cause filed by the Attorney for Wyckoff, Glen Rock, and Midland Park. The Judge was aware that the Village Council was going to introduce these ordinances tonight and that Order to Show Cause asked for the relief to enjoin the Village from doing so tonight. The Judge chose not to decide or have the Village enjoined from introducing the ordinances. Mr. Rogers added that the Village was scheduled for Friday morning at 11:30 A.M. for oral argument, so the Judge was aware that the Village would be introducing these ordinances tonight and chose not to stop the Village Council from doing that. Mr. Rogers stated that for the record, the Village was ready to proceed with the introduction of these water rate ordinances.
9. ORDINANCES – RIDGEWOOD WATER
a. INTRODUCTION - #3636 – Re-establish Water Rates and Fees – 2010-2017
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of Ordinance 3636. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3636 by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 269 OF THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE CODE, WATER, AND CODE CHAPTER 145, FEES, TO RE-ESTABLISH THE WATER RATES AND FEES FOR THE 2010 THROUGH 2017 CALENDAR YEARS.
Councilman Hache moved that Ordinance 3636 be adopted on first reading and that April 11, 2018 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
b. INTRODUCTION - #3637 – Amend Water Rates and Fees - 2018
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of Ordinance 3637. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3637 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 145 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, FEES, AT SECTION 145-6, “ENUMERATION OF FEES RELATING TO CODE CHAPTERS.”
Councilman Voigt moved that Ordinance 3637 be adopted on first reading and that April 11, 2018 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. RESOLUTIONS – RIDGEWOOD WATER
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 18-77 THROUGH 18-83, WERE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, AND WERE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
11. ORDINANCES
a. INTRODUCTION - #3638 – Amend Chapter 212 – Parks and Recreation – Establish Rules and Regulations for Seasonal Skatepark
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of Ordinance 3638. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3638 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 212 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS, AT ARTICLE X SECTION 212-31, “SKATE PARK USE RULES AND REGULATIONS.”
Deputy Mayor Sedon moved that Ordinance 3638 be adopted on first reading and that April 11, 2018 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
b. INTRODUCTION - #3639 – Amend Chapter 145 – Fees – Membership Badge for Skatepark
Ms. Mailander stated that Ordinance 3639 was removed from the agenda this evening.
c. INTRODUCTION - #3640 – Establish Policies for Use of Level One Rooms – Village Hall
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of Ordinance 3640. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3640 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 212 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS AT ARTICLE IX SECTION 212-31 “USE OF VILLAGE FACILITIES – VILLAGE HALL MEETING ROOMS.”
Deputy Mayor Sedon moved that Ordinance 3640 be adopted on first reading and that April 11, 2018 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
d. INTRODUCTION - #3641 – Amend Chapter 145 – Fees – Fees for Use of Village Facilities
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of Ordinance 3641. Councilman Voigt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3641 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 145 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, FEES, AT SECTION 145-6, “ENUMERATION OF FESS RELATING TO CODE CHAPTERS.”
Councilman Hache moved that Ordinance 3641 be adopted on first reading and that April 11, 2018 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilman Voigt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
e. PUBLIC HEARING - #3633 – Amendment to Municipal Complex Parking
Mayor Knudsen moved the reading of Ordinance 3633 by title on second reading and that the public hearing thereon be opened. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3633 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 265 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, AT SECTION 265-42, “RESERVED PARKING SPACES.”
Mayor Knudsen announced that the Public Hearing was open. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Knudsen moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilman Hache moved that Ordinance 3633 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
f. PUBLIC HEARING - #3634 – Amend Chapter 145 – Fees – Significant Sewer Discharger Fees
Mayor Knudsen moved the reading of Ordinance 3634 by title on second reading and that the public hearing thereon be opened. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3634 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 145 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, FEES, AT SECTION 145-6, “ENUMERATION OF FEES RELATING TO CODE CHAPTERS.”
Mayor Knudsen announced that the Public Hearing was open. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Knudsen moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilman Voigt moved that Ordinance 3634 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
g. PUBLIC HEARING - #3635 – Amend Chapter 145 – Fees – Sewers and Sewage Disposal – Connection Fee for Residential and Non-Residential Development
Mayor Knudsen moved the reading of Ordinance 3635 by title on second reading and that the public hearing thereon be opened. Councilman Hache seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3635 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 145 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, FEES, AT SECTION 145-6, “ENUMERATION OF FEES RELATING TO CODE CHAPTERS.”
Mayor Knudsen announced that the Public Hearing was open. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Knudsen moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Councilman Hache seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Deputy Mayor Sedon moved that Ordinance 3635 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilman Hache seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
h. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - #3625 – Amend Chapter 190 – Land Use and Development – Allow Certain Illuminated Interior Signs in the Central Business District
Mayor Knudsen moved the reading of Ordinance 3625 by title on fifth reading and that the public hearing thereon be continued. Councilman Voigt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3625 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 190 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD AT SECTION 122 (E) ENTITLED “SIGNS IN THE B-1, B-2, AND C” DISTRICTS TO CREATE A NEW SUBSECTION 190-122 E (7) ENTITLED “INTERIOR DISPLAYS,” AND AMEND SECTION 190-3 ENTITLED “DEFINITIONS” AS IT PERTAINS TO “SIGN” AND ADD A NEW DEFINITION OF “INTERIOR DISPLAY.”
Mayor Knudsen explained that the Village Council is waiting for a report from the Planning Board, prior to adopting this ordinance. Therefore, since the ordinance amendments will be substantive, the Village Council will be defeating ordinance 3625 this evening and introducing a new ordinance at a later date. Mayor Knudsen announced that the Public Hearing was continued. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Knudsen moved that the Public Hearing on Ordinance 3625 be closed. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilman Hache moved that Ordinance 3625 be defeated. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote to Defeat
AYES: Councilmembers Hache, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. RESOLUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 18-84 THROUGH 18-106, WERE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, AND WERE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
13. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Boyd Loving, 342 South Irving Street, stated that he would like to thank the Village Council for agreeing to review the fees that may or may not be charged by other municipalities with respect to participating in skate park activities. He thought that an unintended consequence of instituting a fee may be that there will be people skateboarding at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square again because it will cost $25 or $50 to skate in the skate park. Mr. Loving stated that there are signs all around private parking lots saying “No Skateboarding”, so if a fee is instituted it might open an unintended consequence of pushing the people back out to where the Village wouldn’t want them to skateboard. He added that he appreciated that the Village Council was going to take the time to research some other municipalities and that hopefully if other municipalities don’t charge a fee, then the Village would agree not to do so as well. Mayor Knudsen stated that the Village Council thanks Mr. Loving for his suggestion.
Bonnie Chalek, 110 Sheridan Terrace, stated that she wanted to thank the Village Council very much for passing the resolution against National Concealed Carry adding that the 90 plus people who die everyday to gun violence thank the Village Council as well.
Mayor Knudsen stated that she would get a copy of the Resolution to Ms. Chalek once it has been signed.
There were no additional public comments.
14. RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Ms. Mailander read Resolution #18-107 to go into Closed Session as follows:
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, on a motion by Deputy Mayor Sedon, seconded by Councilman Hache, and carried unanimously by voice vote, the Village Council’s Regular Public Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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Susan Knudsen
Mayor
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Heather A. Mailander
Village Manager/Village Clerk
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