20160427 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. COURTROOM OF THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE HALL, 131 NORTH MAPLE AVENUE, RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 AT 7:30 P.M.
- CALL TO ORDER – OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT – ROLL CALL – FLAG SALUTE – MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Aronsohn called the meeting to order at 8:44 P.M., and read the State of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. At roll call, the following were present: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon, and Mayor Aronsohn. Also present were Roberta Sonenfeld, Village Manager, Donna Jackson, Deputy Village Clerk; and Matthew Rogers, Village Attorney.
- INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
Introduction – 3533 – Establish Ridgewood Community Action Network
Mayor Aronsohn moved the first reading of Ordinance 3533. Councilwoman Hauck seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Deputy Clerk read Ordinance 3533 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE THE RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK – A VILLAGE ORGANIZATION TO ADDRESS DISABILITY/SPECIAL NEEDS –RELATED ISSUES.
Councilwoman Knudsen moved that Ordinance 3533 be adopted on first reading and that May 11, 2016 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilman Pucciarelli seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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- RESOLUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 16-109 THROUGH 16-111 WERE PRESENTED TO THE COUNCIL ON A CONSENT AGENDA AND READ BY TITLE ONLY:
Prior to the vote, Councilwoman Knudsen mentioned that she would like to amend the closed session minutes mentioned in resolution 16-109. Mayor Aronsohn asked that the Deputy Clerk explain to the public what the resolution referred to. Donna Jackson informed everyone that an OPRA Request had been submitted for a portion of Village Council Closed Session Minutes. Ms. Mailander transcribed the portion of her handwritten notes that had been requested and provided it to the Village Council by email for review prior to this meeting. Portions of the minutes had been redacted as they were confidential. Councilwoman Knudsen noted that she would like to review Ms. Mailander’s handwritten notes. Ms. Jackson mentioned that she did not think the minutes that had been presented could be amended. Matthew Rogers, Village Attorney advised that possibly if there was a difference of opinion in what someone remembers and what was written, there might be an opportunity to discuss some changes. Ms. Jackson replied that it would be a decision for Ms. Mailander as they were her notes. Councilwoman Knudsen also mentioned that the redactions were important due to some litigation.
Mr. Rogers asked if we were in need of an extension of time to respond. Ms. Jackson responded that an extension had already been granted and if another extension were requested, the applicant would likely contact Government Records Council (GRC) to file a complaint. Mr. Rogers explained that the applicant has every right to do so and that it was his opinion that GRC would understand our request for an extension under the unusual circumstances in this case.
Councilwoman Hauck voiced her opinion that the Council could vote on the resolution to approve the minutes and the majority would carry the decision. This would show a consensus on whether we thought the minutes were correct rather than have one councilmember challenging the Village Clerk’s minutes. Councilman Sedon expressed that he thought it fair that Councilwoman Knudsen have an opportunity to review Ms. Mailander’s notes when she return from her conference.
Ms. Jackson mentioned that she did leave a message earlier that day for Councilwoman Knudsen that Ms. Mailander was available by phone to answer any questions Councilwoman Knudsen might have regarding the minutes. Councilwoman Knudsen responded that she did not receive the message and asked that the resolution be tabled.
The Village Council agreed that RESOLUTION 16-109 would be tabled and that it be considered at the next Village Council Meeting.
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- ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, on a motion by Councilwoman Hauck, seconded by Councilman Pucciarelli, and carried by unanimous voice vote, the Special Public Meeting was adjourned at 8:56 P.M.
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Paul S. Aronsohn, Mayor
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Donna M. Jackson, Deputy Village Clerk
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