20180926 Village Council Special Public Meeting
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, RIDGEWOD, NEW JERSEY ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 AT 7:30 P.M.
- CALL TO ORDER – OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT – ROLL CALL
Mayor Hache called the meeting to order at 10:21 P.M. and read the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. At roll call the following were present: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache. Also present were Matthew Rogers, Village Attorney; Heather Mailander, Village Manager/Village Clerk; and Donna Jackson, Deputy Village Clerk.
- ORDINANCES
- INTRODUCTION - Ordinance #3673 – Amend Chapter 244 - Smoking
Mayor Hache moved the first reading of ordinance 3673. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3673 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 244 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ENTITLED “SMOKING” TO CREATE A NEW ARTICLE IV ENTITLED “TOBACCO SHOPS, CANNABIS SHOPS AND ELECTRONIC VAPOR SUBSTANCE INHALATION SHOPS.”
Councilwoman Knudsen moved that ordinance 3673 be adopted on first reading and that October 10, 2018 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance #3670 – Bond Ordinance – Reconfiguration of Train Station Parking Lot ($330,000)
Mayor Hache moved the second reading of ordinance 3670 and that the public hearing thereon be opened. Councilwoman Knudsen seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3670 by title:
BOND ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING SECTION 3(a) OF BOND ORDINANCE #3595 AND SECTION 3(a) OF BOND ORDINANCE #3394 IN ORDER TO REAPPROPRIATE FROM SUCH BOND ORDINANCES THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $330,000 TO PROVIDE FOR THE REDESIGN-RECONFIGURATION OF THE TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT AND AMENDING SECTION 6(b) OF BOND ORDINANCE #3595 TO AMEND THE USEFUL LIFE.
Mayor Hache announced that the Public Hearing was open.
Boyd Loving, 342 South Irving Street, stated that he fully supported this bond ordinance as the spending of this amount of money may preclude the Village spending $2 million to $3 million to acquire property elsewhere. He added while there are people objecting to this because of the loss of green space, it could save green space elsewhere and also save the taxpayers some money.
Cynthia Halaby, 374 Evergreen Place, stated that Neil Desai’s presentation was interesting and she thinks it is very appropriate this evening when they are discussing the destruction of this green space. She noted that Councilman Sedon attached great importance to the fact that we should really look into impervious surfaces, trees, stormwater, green spaces, sustainability, and the Council was in agreement that these are all things the Village really needs to focus on. She urged the Village Council to put this plan on the back burner until they have had the opportunity to create a master parking plan for the Village. Ms. Halaby stated that it is her understanding that Mr. Desai’s company is something that the Council should listen to and abide by.
Denise Lima, 319 East Glen Avenue, stated that earlier she spoke about a document that is written by Charles Mulford Robinson in 1908 before the train station was even there. She stated that he was into cultural landscape and he had a vision of Ridgewood and he was trying to develop our streets, parks, communities, and beautifying the train station. He wanted to move the Central Business District from Paramus Church to near the train station to alter the whole town to focus on the train station, by building new roads around gorges or streams, and he wrote 48 pages about Ridgewood. Ms. Lima stated that he had a vision and forward thinking in 1908, and he reminds us that the Erie Railroad Company actually bought the area to the west of the train tracks which according to their documentation “shall be kept open as a plaza.”
Ms. Lima stated that Daniel Garber two-time and ten-year Mayor who developed the Ellis Island Hospital, the US Treasury Building, took Robinson’s vision and implemented it. She stated that now the Council is taking apart further and further the big open space that was envisioned and implemented and she just thinks enough is enough. She added that they should be commemorating these two gentlemen in something cultural that should be presented there.
Linda Tarzian, 576 Highland Avenue, questioned how many spaces will be in the new parking garage and how many spaces could be devoted to commuter parking. She stated that she would encourage the Village Council to keep whatever green space there is in the Central Business District as there will be a lot of building in the Village and that green space is soothing to the soul and the eyes. She stated that when Councilman Sedon was serving on the Shade Tree Commission she respected the work that he did to preserve and protect the citizens and other living things which is the green space that we have.
Rurik Halaby, 374 Evergreen Place, stated that idea that the train station lot will have a strip that is ADA compliant with a couple of feet on either side of green grass which will never get mowed and will look terrible. He stated that they should pave it over and add another ten spaces. To save another $2 million he stated that the Village Council should take Van Neste, cut it in half, and pave it. Mr. Halaby stated that maybe at that point Councilwoman Knudsen and Councilman Sedon’s plan of having valet parking would work. He asked why the Village Council is trying to do this for thirty-five spaces, and why spit on 100 years of history to cover a green space. He stated that if they do that he would present each member of the Council with a graffiti spray-paint can because they would be vandalizing the Village.
Mr. Halaby stated that this idea came from the former Mayor who thought that the thirty five spaces at $10,000 to lower the cost per space of the new garage. Now instead of have a 350 car garage with $40,000 a piece, we are going to have a garage at $80,000 per parking space. He added that this was a cynical view of the Village, and asked what they were trying to do for thirty-five space when the beautiful, open space should be protected. He stated that for the rest of the Village Councilmembers lives, they would be recognized as the people who vandalized a beautiful space in Ridgewood and would be ashamed of themselves. He advised the Village Council to put this idea on the back burner until they come up with a better plan for parking in the Village. Mr. Halaby urged the Council to stop this horrible plan to vandalize a beautiful pocket park.
Hans Lehman, 234 Union Street, stated that he wanted to let the Council know that he is greatly saddened by what they are proposing to do at the train station, as $330,000 for thirty-five parking spaces is an unreasonable amount of money for a somewhat questionable return.
Saurabh Dani, 390 Bedford Road, stated that when he goes into town there is one Councilman who likes to stick his head out of his car window and he just ignores him and suggested that people who don’t like him just ignore him.
Lorraine Reynolds, 550 Wyndemere Avenue, stated that she thinks this is a fabulous idea, as it comes out to about $8,600 per space at prime parking where the commuters want to be. Picturing thirty-eight more spaces between Chestnut and Walnut, taking those cars out of those lots and placing them at the train station will free up a lot of space in town. She added that the Village would be able to get more money for these parking spaces as well. Ms. Reynolds stated that there will still be trees and a walkway, and it makes sense to her.
Anne Loving, 342 South Irving Street, stated that she thinks this is a good idea, and she found it humorous that people are getting poetic about a parking lot. There will still be trees there, and this is prime space. It is her fondest hope that by adding these spaces maybe they won’t have to build the parking garage. She stated that with more spaces right there, that is thirty-eight cars that won’t have to park in the parking garage and cross over to get to the station.
Linda Tarzian, 576 Highland Avenue, stated that she was concerned with the four new developments that are going on between Broad and Franklin, that there is going to be an increase in vehicular accidents. To have more congestion going in and out of the lot on top of the few spaces that are there, leaves it ripe for creating chaos. She asked if they were looking to create more congestion as they can’t make two lanes in each direction. Ms. Tarzian asked the Village Council why they want to put thirty-eight spaces there when there will be spaces in the parking garage and encouraged the Council to get the revenues from there.
Mayor Hache moved the Public Hearing be closed. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilman Sedon moved that ordinance 3670 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilwoman Knudsen seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: Voigt
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Before casting his vote, Councilman Voigt stated that he was concerned about the loss of open space, the loss of mature trees, and the two pedestrian accidents that the Village had in that area and the addition of these thirty-eight spaces would create even more congestion and make this area even less safe as time goes on.
- PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance #3671 – Bond Ordinance – Additional Funding for Restoration of Zabriskie-Schedler House, Phase 2
Mayor Hache moved the first reading of ordinance 3671. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3671 by title:
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FOR PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHEDLER BUILDING IN AND BY THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $47,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE VILLAGE TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.
Mayor Hache announced that the Public Hearing was open.
Rurik Halaby, 374 Evergreen Place, questioned when residents would see a budget and a historical statement from someone reputable and independent for the Zabriskie-Schedler property. He stated that he would like to hear the history of the place, adding that the cost could be $1 million. He asked what the inside of the property would be used for and preserved as. Mr. Halaby asked what the operating cost is and what the maintenance cost will be. He added that at a recent meeting they were discussing copper gutters which cost five times the price of a regular gutter and asked who was deciding that and why.
Mr. Halaby stated that regarding the library, the Village Council was saying that they had to be careful with the money, but he would rather spend the money on the library. He suggesting selling the property for $1 to a couple who would privately spend the money restoring the property. He reiterated his concerns before the Village Council.
Denise Lima, 319 East Glen Avenue, stated that she does think that it would be good to see some visioning of the plan for the Schedler property, especially because the Village keeps getting grant money. She is happy that the Village saved the property, she just wants to know how they plan to use it. Ms. Lima asked if there was an expected date that the roof would get fixed.
Mayor Hache reiterated that at the next meeting he would like to provide cost, use, expected maintenance, and historical significance.
Mayor Hache moved the Public Hearing be closed. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mr. Rogers stated that he wanted to be sure that everyone knew that when the smoking ordinance was being drafted and put together, the Health Officer, Dawn Cetrulo, was a great help. She assisted by defining some of the items that needed to be regulated and was able to secure other information with regard to the licensing aspect.
Councilwoman Knudsen moved that ordinance 3671 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: Voigt
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilwoman Walsh stated that when the Village Council discusses when or how a determination was made on an historic property, it was thought out, and there wasn’t anyone on the Village Council who made that determination or decision. It was the State of New Jersey Historic Preservation Office that issued a Certificate of Eligibility and the Village Council has no ability to impact or influence that decision.
Councilman Voigt stated that until he knows what the property is going to be used for, how much it is going to cost, and who is going to maintain it, he was voting no.
- RESOLUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 18-291 THROUGH 18-293, WERE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, AND WERE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, NUMBERED 18-290, WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY AND READ IN FULL:
- ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, Councilwoman Knudsen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Walsh, and carried unanimously by voice vote, the Village Council’s Special Public Meeting was adjourned at 10:52 P.M.
______________________________
Ramon M. Hache, Sr.
Mayor
______________________________
Donna M. Jackson
Deputy Village Clerk
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, RIDGEWOD, NEW JERSEY ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 AT 7:30 P.M.
- CALL TO ORDER – OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT – ROLL CALL
Mayor Hache called the meeting to order at 10:21 P.M. and read the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. At roll call the following were present: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache. Also present were Matthew Rogers, Village Attorney; Heather Mailander, Village Manager/Village Clerk; and Donna Jackson, Deputy Village Clerk.
- ORDINANCES
- INTRODUCTION - Ordinance #3673 – Amend Chapter 244 - Smoking
Mayor Hache moved the first reading of ordinance 3673. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3673 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 244 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ENTITLED “SMOKING” TO CREATE A NEW ARTICLE IV ENTITLED “TOBACCO SHOPS, CANNABIS SHOPS AND ELECTRONIC VAPOR SUBSTANCE INHALATION SHOPS.”
Councilwoman Knudsen moved that ordinance 3673 be adopted on first reading and that October 10, 2018 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance #3670 – Bond Ordinance – Reconfiguration of Train Station Parking Lot ($330,000)
Mayor Hache moved the second reading of ordinance 3670 and that the public hearing thereon be opened. Councilwoman Knudsen seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3670 by title:
BOND ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING SECTION 3(a) OF BOND ORDINANCE #3595 AND SECTION 3(a) OF BOND ORDINANCE #3394 IN ORDER TO REAPPROPRIATE FROM SUCH BOND ORDINANCES THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $330,000 TO PROVIDE FOR THE REDESIGN-RECONFIGURATION OF THE TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT AND AMENDING SECTION 6(b) OF BOND ORDINANCE #3595 TO AMEND THE USEFUL LIFE.
Mayor Hache announced that the Public Hearing was open.
Boyd Loving, 342 South Irving Street, stated that he fully supported this bond ordinance as the spending of this amount of money may preclude the Village spending $2 million to $3 million to acquire property elsewhere. He added while there are people objecting to this because of the loss of green space, it could save green space elsewhere and also save the taxpayers some money.
Cynthia Halaby, 374 Evergreen Place, stated that Neil Desai’s presentation was interesting and she thinks it is very appropriate this evening when they are discussing the destruction of this green space. She noted that Councilman Sedon attached great importance to the fact that we should really look into impervious surfaces, trees, stormwater, green spaces, sustainability, and the Council was in agreement that these are all things the Village really needs to focus on. She urged the Village Council to put this plan on the back burner until they have had the opportunity to create a master parking plan for the Village. Ms. Halaby stated that it is her understanding that Mr. Desai’s company is something that the Council should listen to and abide by.
Denise Lima, 319 East Glen Avenue, stated that earlier she spoke about a document that is written by Charles Mulford Robinson in 1908 before the train station was even there. She stated that he was into cultural landscape and he had a vision of Ridgewood and he was trying to develop our streets, parks, communities, and beautifying the train station. He wanted to move the Central Business District from Paramus Church to near the train station to alter the whole town to focus on the train station, by building new roads around gorges or streams, and he wrote 48 pages about Ridgewood. Ms. Lima stated that he had a vision and forward thinking in 1908, and he reminds us that the Erie Railroad Company actually bought the area to the west of the train tracks which according to their documentation “shall be kept open as a plaza.”
Ms. Lima stated that Daniel Garber two-time and ten-year Mayor who developed the Ellis Island Hospital, the US Treasury Building, took Robinson’s vision and implemented it. She stated that now the Council is taking apart further and further the big open space that was envisioned and implemented and she just thinks enough is enough. She added that they should be commemorating these two gentlemen in something cultural that should be presented there.
Linda Tarzian, 576 Highland Avenue, questioned how many spaces will be in the new parking garage and how many spaces could be devoted to commuter parking. She stated that she would encourage the Village Council to keep whatever green space there is in the Central Business District as there will be a lot of building in the Village and that green space is soothing to the soul and the eyes. She stated that when Councilman Sedon was serving on the Shade Tree Commission she respected the work that he did to preserve and protect the citizens and other living things which is the green space that we have.
Rurik Halaby, 374 Evergreen Place, stated that idea that the train station lot will have a strip that is ADA compliant with a couple of feet on either side of green grass which will never get mowed and will look terrible. He stated that they should pave it over and add another ten spaces. To save another $2 million he stated that the Village Council should take Van Neste, cut it in half, and pave it. Mr. Halaby stated that maybe at that point Councilwoman Knudsen and Councilman Sedon’s plan of having valet parking would work. He asked why the Village Council is trying to do this for thirty-five spaces, and why spit on 100 years of history to cover a green space. He stated that if they do that he would present each member of the Council with a graffiti spray-paint can because they would be vandalizing the Village.
Mr. Halaby stated that this idea came from the former Mayor who thought that the thirty five spaces at $10,000 to lower the cost per space of the new garage. Now instead of have a 350 car garage with $40,000 a piece, we are going to have a garage at $80,000 per parking space. He added that this was a cynical view of the Village, and asked what they were trying to do for thirty-five space when the beautiful, open space should be protected. He stated that for the rest of the Village Councilmembers lives, they would be recognized as the people who vandalized a beautiful space in Ridgewood and would be ashamed of themselves. He advised the Village Council to put this idea on the back burner until they come up with a better plan for parking in the Village. Mr. Halaby urged the Council to stop this horrible plan to vandalize a beautiful pocket park.
Hans Lehman, 234 Union Street, stated that he wanted to let the Council know that he is greatly saddened by what they are proposing to do at the train station, as $330,000 for thirty-five parking spaces is an unreasonable amount of money for a somewhat questionable return.
Saurabh Dani, 390 Bedford Road, stated that when he goes into town there is one Councilman who likes to stick his head out of his car window and he just ignores him and suggested that people who don’t like him just ignore him.
Lorraine Reynolds, 550 Wyndemere Avenue, stated that she thinks this is a fabulous idea, as it comes out to about $8,600 per space at prime parking where the commuters want to be. Picturing thirty-eight more spaces between Chestnut and Walnut, taking those cars out of those lots and placing them at the train station will free up a lot of space in town. She added that the Village would be able to get more money for these parking spaces as well. Ms. Reynolds stated that there will still be trees and a walkway, and it makes sense to her.
Anne Loving, 342 South Irving Street, stated that she thinks this is a good idea, and she found it humorous that people are getting poetic about a parking lot. There will still be trees there, and this is prime space. It is her fondest hope that by adding these spaces maybe they won’t have to build the parking garage. She stated that with more spaces right there, that is thirty-eight cars that won’t have to park in the parking garage and cross over to get to the station.
Linda Tarzian, 576 Highland Avenue, stated that she was concerned with the four new developments that are going on between Broad and Franklin, that there is going to be an increase in vehicular accidents. To have more congestion going in and out of the lot on top of the few spaces that are there, leaves it ripe for creating chaos. She asked if they were looking to create more congestion as they can’t make two lanes in each direction. Ms. Tarzian asked the Village Council why they want to put thirty-eight spaces there when there will be spaces in the parking garage and encouraged the Council to get the revenues from there.
Mayor Hache moved the Public Hearing be closed. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilman Sedon moved that ordinance 3670 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilwoman Knudsen seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: Voigt
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Before casting his vote, Councilman Voigt stated that he was concerned about the loss of open space, the loss of mature trees, and the two pedestrian accidents that the Village had in that area and the addition of these thirty-eight spaces would create even more congestion and make this area even less safe as time goes on.
- PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance #3671 – Bond Ordinance – Additional Funding for Restoration of Zabriskie-Schedler House, Phase 2
Mayor Hache moved the first reading of ordinance 3671. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3671 by title:
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FOR PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHEDLER BUILDING IN AND BY THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $47,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE VILLAGE TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.
Mayor Hache announced that the Public Hearing was open.
Rurik Halaby, 374 Evergreen Place, questioned when residents would see a budget and a historical statement from someone reputable and independent for the Zabriskie-Schedler property. He stated that he would like to hear the history of the place, adding that the cost could be $1 million. He asked what the inside of the property would be used for and preserved as. Mr. Halaby asked what the operating cost is and what the maintenance cost will be. He added that at a recent meeting they were discussing copper gutters which cost five times the price of a regular gutter and asked who was deciding that and why.
Mr. Halaby stated that regarding the library, the Village Council was saying that they had to be careful with the money, but he would rather spend the money on the library. He suggesting selling the property for $1 to a couple who would privately spend the money restoring the property. He reiterated his concerns before the Village Council.
Denise Lima, 319 East Glen Avenue, stated that she does think that it would be good to see some visioning of the plan for the Schedler property, especially because the Village keeps getting grant money. She is happy that the Village saved the property, she just wants to know how they plan to use it. Ms. Lima asked if there was an expected date that the roof would get fixed.
Mayor Hache reiterated that at the next meeting he would like to provide cost, use, expected maintenance, and historical significance.
Mayor Hache moved the Public Hearing be closed. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Voigt, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mr. Rogers stated that he wanted to be sure that everyone knew that when the smoking ordinance was being drafted and put together, the Health Officer, Dawn Cetrulo, was a great help. She assisted by defining some of the items that needed to be regulated and was able to secure other information with regard to the licensing aspect.
Councilwoman Knudsen moved that ordinance 3671 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Knudsen, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Hache
NAYS: Voigt
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilwoman Walsh stated that when the Village Council discusses when or how a determination was made on an historic property, it was thought out, and there wasn’t anyone on the Village Council who made that determination or decision. It was the State of New Jersey Historic Preservation Office that issued a Certificate of Eligibility and the Village Council has no ability to impact or influence that decision.
Councilman Voigt stated that until he knows what the property is going to be used for, how much it is going to cost, and who is going to maintain it, he was voting no.
- RESOLUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 18-291 THROUGH 18-293, WERE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, AND WERE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, NUMBERED 18-290, WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY AND READ IN FULL:
- ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, Councilwoman Knudsen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Walsh, and carried unanimously by voice vote, the Village Council’s Special Public Meeting was adjourned at 10:52 P.M.
______________________________
Ramon M. Hache, Sr.
Mayor
______________________________
Donna M. Jackson
Deputy Village Clerk
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