20210210 - Village Council Regular Public Meeting Minutes
A REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD HELD VIA ZOOM, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ON FEBRUARY 10, 2021 AT 8:00 P.M.
- 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. Councilwoman Walsh read a required announcement regarding the remote meeting format. At roll call the following were present: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, 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, our First Responders, our Blue and Gold Star families, and for all those who are suffering through this pandemic.
- ACCEPTANCE OF FINANCIAL REPORTS - NONE
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor Knudsen moved that the Village Council minutes of October 28, and December 2, 2020 having been reviewed by the Village Council and now available in the Village Clerk’s Office, be approved as submitted. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Before voting, Councilwoman Perron stated that she sent in a few typographical errors to be edited in these minutes.
- PROCLAMATIONS
- READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Deputy Mayor Sedon read the following proclamation:
- SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY
Councilwoman Reynolds read the following proclamation:
- RECOGNIZE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF RIDGEWOOD WATER
Councilwoman Perron read the following proclamation:
- COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hans Jurgen Lehmann, 234 Union Street, stated that he has always felt that Ridgewood is an exceptionally welcoming community. So many services are provided within our Village which, in part, make this such an attractive place to live. He is an enthusiastic proponent of Age Friendly Ridgewood, of the care that the Village takes with its senior residents, as well as the efforts to provide affordable housing in what is generally considered an expensive place to live. He thanked the Village Council for its expeditious actions where Ridgecrest is concerned. Ridgecrest is one of those jewels of our Village, it provides affordable housing predominantly for senior residents but also for younger special needs persons who may be otherwise abled. Mr. Lehmann stated that the Village Council has helped to make the continued operation of Ridgecrest possible, and he thanked them for that.
Mr. Lehman stated that he has a reputation for critiquing this Village Council over the years, adding that the Village Council has heard from many current and former residents about HealthBarn. Many of the persons who have spoken up about HealthBarn are young participants of the many programs offered by Stacey Antine, the owner of HealthBarn, as well as their parents, as well as many of the immediate neighbors of HealthBarn. He asked why the Village Council acts so expeditiously where Ridgecrest is concerned, yet they are so reluctant to move on HealthBarn. It is a property so many Ridgewood residents treasure and a property which actually adds to the Village’s revenue.
Neil Sullivan, 335 East Ridgewood Avenue, stated that he heard good news that all of the parties involved with the pickleball dilemma have sat down at the table trying to adjudicate some sort of solution to the problem, which he thinks is a great step forward. The resident-only policy of playing pickleball or tennis on the courts should greatly reduce the number of people playing, because the out of towners were probably making up about 50%, which should reduce the demand and use of the courts. He suggested that the easiest thing to do is to keep the pickleball courts where they are, at Glen School, without disrupting the tennis courts. He plays tennis too and having a pickleball court in a tennis court area would be very disruptive. He hoped they could find a solution to some of the noise. Mr. Sullivan emphasized that pickleball is not just a sport, many senior citizens play it and it offers an opportunity to get them together, which he thinks is an aspect even greater than the sport and is extremely useful. It also builds up tremendous community spirit, because people get to know each other in the Village who didn’t know each other before. He added that the negotiations offered a chance to come up with solutions and wished the Village Council luck.
There were no additional public comments, so Ms. Mailander read the written public comments.
Gene Solomon, 648 Spring Avenue, wrote to thank the Village Council for keeping their eye on the pickleball. The ongoing discussions with the neighbors and players, and the collaborative work with the Parks and Recreation Department, make him feel optimistic that a plan for reopening the courts is forthcoming. He reminded the Village Council that pickleball is not a warm weather sport. He added that time is of the essence, and every day without pickleball does not maintain the status quo, it negatively impacts the players both physically and emotionally.
Kathleen Azzara, 955 Hillcrest Road, wrote that she was writing as a member of the Village since 1971 and enthusiastic pickleball player for the past six years. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country and has brought appeal to all generations, most especially among senior citizens who find it relatively easy to pick up the basics and enjoy the chance for some physical activity and social connection. Pickleball has quickly gained a following in Ridgewood and no doubt will continue to grow in popularity, as it has in communities across the country. Ridgewood needs to respond to these trends in a proactive way. She finds the recent decision to lock the courts in the Village to be a totally unproductive solution to the current reality.
Ms. Azzara wrote that she knows the Village has a strong interest in keeping taxpaying seniors as vital members of the community, and providing sufficient resources for outdoor activities such as pickleball must be a part of that strategy. Locking the courts is not a strategy and must be reviewed while the Village plans for long term solutions such as building new courts on other Village properties. The demands and pressures are not going away. The Village Council needs to show leadership and listen to a vital and growing segment of the Village.
Doug Rhoten, 120 Melrose Place, wrote that he supported the timely opening of all four Glen School pickleball courts. He thanked the Mayor, Village Council, Village Manager, and Parks and Recreation for all of the time they are giving to this important issue. In regard to their consideration of short and long term solutions, he asked that they keep in mind that pickleball can’t be played on wet or snowy courts, few people play when winds exceed 10 miles an hour, and only a few hearty souls will venture out to the courts when the temperature drops below freezing. He also provided some public facts that should be taken into consideration when balancing neighbor complaints and community activity needs. Measurable precipitation of more than 1/10th of an inch falls around 120 days per year, and there are an average of 25 day per year when there is at least 1 inch of snow on the ground. Small amounts of rain can dry, so some or maybe many of those days would allow for partial play, but the reality is that pickleball isn’t played close to 365 days a year, in northern New Jersey.
Lillian Blood, 250 North Maple Avenue, wrote that her family moved to Ridgewood in 1971 knowing that the Village has good schools and was family oriented. Over the years, they have been involved in numerous activities, and now with their children grown, she and her husband who are both in their 80’s, continue to enjoy living in town. They like to be able to walk to the Library, Veterans Field, the train and bus stations, into town, and to the grocery stores. They learned to play pickleball with the Parks and Recreation Department. It is a wonderful way to stay healthy by exercising and being outdoors. This past year has been challenging with COVID. Playing pickleball on the Glen Courts allowed them and many others the opportunity to be active and have safe social contact. This activity for them and other seniors in town has made this past year manageable. Taxpayers paid $50,000 to provide four pickleball courts and sound reducing panels at Glen School. Ms. Blood asked that they please open the courts that have been locked since January 1st.
There were no additional written comments, and Mayor Knudsen thanked everyone for their feedback and closed public comment.
- MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Mailander stated that as a reminder, any time there is any snow or ice predicted garbage cans should be brought to the end of driveways. Garbage will not be picked up rear yard, until residents have a clear path to their garbage cans. She added that it is a liability for Village employees, and thanked residents for helping to keep Village employees safe.
Ms. Mailander stated that there is general information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including a State phone number which is 855-568-0545 with 250 agents from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. answering questions and suggesting places to go for vaccines. Other places to register for a vaccine include: New Bridge Medical Center at newbridgehealth.org/covid; Holy Name Medical Center at holyname.org/covid-19. The Ridgewood Health Department is not getting vaccines except for those who are due for second doses. She encouraged residents to register on as many sites as possible.
Ms. Mailander stated that the annual budget meetings will be held February 17th, 22nd, and 23rd, beginning at 5:00 P.M. and held via Zoom.
Ms. Mailander stated that annual parking permits are still on sale at the Village Hall Reception Desk.
Ms. Mailander reminded residents that there are 15-minute complimentary parking spaces in the Central Business District. They are on Oak Street, Chestnut Street, North Broad Street, all off of East Ridgewood Avenue, and Wilsey Square, just after the loading zone. These parking spaces are limited to 15-minutes only. They are free of charge to everyone and are to be used to do a quick errand or pick up food or visit a business. All vehicles remaining in these spaces longer than 15 minutes may receive a summons. These spaces have been generously sponsored by several local businesses and Ridgewood residents, which are acknowledged on the 15-minute parking signs.
Ms. Mailander stated that this is the time of year when the Film Festival starts in Ridgewood, and this year it will be virtual. It is sponsored by the Ridgewood Guild, and will be Saturday, February 27th to Wednesday, March 3rd. Tickets can be purchased at ridgewoodguildfilmfest.com.
Ms. Mailander stated that Super Science Saturday is free and will be held on Saturday, March 6th in a virtual format. This is the 33rd year, and it is from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. There will be scientists who can show you how to build your own robots, construct an egg drop container, cooking chemistry, and much more. It is www/supersciencesaturday.org.
Ms. Mailander stated that a couple of events have been canceled, including the Annual Baseball Parade and Family Fun Event, and the Earth Day Fair along with the Daffodil Festival and Dog Parade.
Ms. Mailander stated that the Village Council’s upcoming meetings are televised live, streamed on the website, are shown on YouTube, as well as the public access channels. The upcoming meetings are: February 24th is a Public Work Session at 7:30 P.M., March 3rd is a Public Work Session at 7:30 P.M., and March 10th is a Village Council Public Meeting at 8:00 P.M.
Ms. Mailander reminded everyone that all Village offices will be closed on February 12th and 15th in observance of the Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day Holidays. There will be no garbage or recycling collection on those days, and the Recycling Center will also be closed.
Councilwoman Walsh stated that regarding the COVID vaccine, a number of the seniors that she helped with Adopt a Senior, many of them don’t have email. One of them said that they tried to call around and didn’t have any luck, and ended up sharing their information with her and then two others soon did the same. They all indicated that they watch the public access channel, so if they could put something on the public access channel where they could call. She suggested sending them a form in the mail. Ms. Mailander stated that there are no vaccines coming to the Village at this time, and there is a waiting list of 1,000 when they get vaccines again. She encouraged the seniors to call the State number, but added that if Councilwoman Walsh shared the information with her, they would see if someone could get in touch with them.
Mayor Knudsen added that tomorrow, she and Ms. Mailander have a conference call regarding vaccines with the Governor’s Office, so she suggested asking them what recommendations they make when seniors are getting a dead end dialing the State number. Councilwoman Walsh said that one of the residents was saying that the automated message is telling them to go online and email. Mayor Knudsen added that assuming everyone is connected to email is a problem.
- VILLAGE COUNCIL REPORTS
Central Business District Advisory Committee (CBDAC) – Councilwoman Perron stated that the CBDAC met last week and they were very appreciative of the snow removal efforts last week. However, they did mention that perhaps the Grab and Go spots could be prioritized. She noted that very day, those spots were cleared and she thanked the Village Engineer, because he was at that meeting and arranged to have them cleared of snow.
Councilwoman Perron stated that the CBDAC also discussed the crash resistant bollards. There was also an idea of artist murals in some of our back alleys and that was an interesting discussion. They circulated a draft inventory of things that our community is already doing versus things that a special improvement district could provide for the Village’s Central Business District. The interesting angle that came out was that the landlords really thought that Zoom allows them to connect in a way that they couldn’t before, and it could provide them a community to some extent.
Councilwoman Perron stated that Chief Luthcke addressed some of the mischief incidents at the Hudson Street Garage and they also broached the idea of Adopt a Storm Drain.
Chamber of Commerce – Councilwoman Perron stated that the Chamber of Commerce met this morning. They applauded the Village’s response to the snowstorms and also cleaning up downtown. One merchant called because the elevator in the garage had gotten dirty and the very next day it was cleaned. A shopkeeper stated that he had to reprimand children taking bikes in the elevator up to the fourth floor of the garage and he called the Police. They hope the Village Council can come up with a way to fill the parking garage for revenue purposes, though they do suggest that temporary measures be taken, so that the regulations in the garage can change easily, once demand reverts to what it was pre-COVID.
Councilwoman Perron stated that they talked about the bus station and the Director of the Chamber of Commerce commented that the bus station is critical in the Village. It was her impression that people are coming in to go to work in the Village, and a restaurateur added that a lot of his kitchen staff come to Ridgewood via the bus station. That led them to a discussion of the possibility or the need for a public bathroom or port-a-john in the Central Business District.
Councilwoman Perron stated that Hillman Electric is celebrating 110 years of business in the Village of Ridgewood. This is Black History Month and she stated that the Ridgewood Public Library has many interesting titles, films, documentaries, and podcasts that are relevant to Black History Month.
Planning Board – Councilwoman Reynolds stated that the Planning Board would be meeting again on February 16th.
Citizens Safety Advisory Committee (CSAC) – Councilwoman Reynolds stated that CSAC will be meeting on February 18th.
Green Team – Deputy Mayor Sedon stated that the Green Team met and there is a new membership spot for a Student Liaison, which will be filled by Abigail Clothler. The Green Team is gearing up for the first submission for the first round of certifications through Sustainable Jersey. The deadline for the first submission is June 6th so they are divvying up priorities.
Shade Tree Commission – Deputy Mayor Sedon stated that the Shade Tree Commission met yesterday, and has submitted an update to last year’s Five Year Plan. One of the big accomplishments was almost completing the tree inventory, and everyone is really proud of that work. The Tree City USA application has been submitted by the Chair, Andrew Lowry. Ian Keller and Manish Shrimali are putting together an Emerald Ash Borer presentation and a plan to deal with the 7%-10% of ash trees that they have in the Village that are going to be ravaged by this invasive insect and perhaps they can preserve some of them.
Fourth of July Committee – Mayor Knudsen stated that the Fourth of July Committee will be rescheduling their upcoming meeting for a later date, after they organize a meeting with the Village. There needs to be some clarification as to what is and isn’t permitted for the July 4th celebration, as it relates to COVID-19.
Jamboree – Mayor Knudsen congratulated the RHS Jamboree as they raised over $200,000 this year. She congratulated the Directors and Producers, adding that the show has been extended through the end of February. The entire event was filmed all over Ridgewood and it is a great fundraiser for the needs-based scholarship fund.
- RESOLUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, NUMBERED 21-17, WAS ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, AND WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY:
- ORDINANCES – RIDGEWOOD WATER
- INTRODUCTION - #3841 – Design Work for Well Rehabilitation and Well Treatment – Ravine Well and New Marr Well
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of ordinance 3841. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3841 by title:
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR DESIGN WORK IN CONNECTION WITH WELL REHABILITATION AND WELL TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO RAVINE WELL AND NEW MARR WELL IN AND BY THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $602,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $571,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE VILLAGE TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF
Deputy Mayor Sedon moved that ordinance 3841 be adopted on first reading and that February 24, 2021 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- RESOLUTIONS – RIDGEWOOD WATER
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 21-18 THROUGH 21-25, WERE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, AND WERE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
- ORDINANCES
- INTRODUCTION - #3842 – Amend Chapter 145 Fees – Pickleball Fees
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of ordinance 3842. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3842 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”
Councilwoman Reynolds moved that ordinance 3842 be adopted on first reading and that February 24, 2021 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- INTRODUCTION - #3843 – Amend Chapter 26 – Green Team - Membership
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of ordinance 3843. Councilwoman Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3843 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ENTITLED “GREEN TEAM”
Deputy Mayor Sedon moved that ordinance 3843 be adopted on first reading and that February 24, 2021 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilwoman Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- INTRODUCTION - #3844 – Amend Chapter 190 – Land Use and Development – Stormwater Management Regulations
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of ordinance 3844. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3844 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 190 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD AT SECTION 190-67 &190-83 TO ADOPT NEW STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS CONSISTENT WITH NJDEP REQUIREMENTS
Councilwoman Perron moved that ordinance 3844 be adopted on first reading and that February 24, 2021 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- INTRODUCTION - #3845 – Amend Chapter 258 - Towing
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of ordinance 3845. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3845 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 258 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, TOWING, AT SECTION 258-3, “DEFINITIONS” AND AT SECTION 258-5, “APPLICATION” AND AT SECTION 258-7, “REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES; FEES”
Councilwoman Reynolds moved that ordinance 3845 be adopted on first reading and that March 10, 2021 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- INTRODUCTION - #3846 – Amend Chapter 145 - Fees – Towing Fees
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of ordinance 3846. Councilwoman Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3846 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”
Councilwoman Walsh moved that ordinance 3846 be adopted on first reading and that March 10, 2021 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilwoman Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- INTRODUCTION - #3847 – Amend Chapter 249 – Streets and Sidewalks – Street Opening Permit Regulations
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of ordinance 3847. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3847 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 249 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, AT ARTICLE III, SECTION 249-60, “PERMIT NOT REQUIRED OF VILLAGE”
Councilwoman Reynolds moved that ordinance 3847 be adopted on first reading and that March 10, 2021 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- INTRODUCTION - #3848 – Amend Chapter 55 – Open Space, Recreation, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Committee
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of ordinance 3848. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3848 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 55 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ENTITLED “OPEN SPACE, RECREATION, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE”
Councilwoman Perron moved that ordinance 3848 be adopted on first reading and that March 10, 2021 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- INTRODUCTION - #3849 – Amend Chapter 145 Fees – Significant Sewer Discharger Fees
Mayor Knudsen moved the first reading of ordinance 3849. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3849 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”
Councilwoman Reynolds moved that ordinance 3849 be adopted on first reading and that March 10, 2021 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- PUBLIC HEARING - #3835 – Fire Department Salary Ordinance
Deputy Mayor Sedon moved the reading of ordinance 3835 by title on second reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, and Walsh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: Mayor Knudsen
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3835 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO FIX SALARIES, WAGES AND OTHER COMPENSATION OF AND FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRE SUPERIOR OFFICERS OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, COUNTY OF BERGEN, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Deputy Mayor Sedon stated that the Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments from the public and Deputy Mayor Sedon moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, and Walsh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: Mayor Knudsen
Councilwoman Walsh moved that ordinance 3835 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, and Walsh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: Mayor Knudsen
- PUBLIC HEARING - #3836 – Bond Ordinance – Street Paving and Streetscape
Mayor Knudsen moved the reading of ordinance 3836 by title on second reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Councilwoman Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3836 by title:
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 2021 ROAD PAVING PROGRAM AND OTHER RELATED ROAD WORK IN AND BY THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,500,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,375,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE VILLAGE TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF
Mayor Knudsen stated that the Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments from the public and Mayor Knudsen moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Councilwoman Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilwoman Walsh moved that ordinance 3836 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilwoman Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- PUBLIC HEARING - #3837 – Amendment to Local Supplemental Violations Bureau Schedule of Designated Offenses and Payable Amounts
Mayor Knudsen moved the reading of ordinance 3837 by title on second reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3837 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD AT SECTION 1-15, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Mayor Knudsen stated that the Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments from the public and Mayor Knudsen moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilwoman Perron moved that ordinance 3837 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- PUBLIC HEARING - #3838 – Establish Stop Signs at Eastside Avenue, Albert Place and Maxwell Place
Mayor Knudsen moved the reading of ordinance 3838 by title on second reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3838 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 265 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, AT SECTION 265-59, SCHEDULE IX: “STOP INTERSECTIONS” AND AT SECTION 265-60, SCHEDULE X: “YIELD INTERSECTIONS”
Mayor Knudsen stated that the Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments from the public and Mayor Knudsen moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Deputy Mayor Sedon moved that ordinance 3838 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilwoman Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- PUBLIC HEARING - #3839 – Supervisors Salary Ordinance
Mayor Knudsen moved the reading of ordinance 3839 by title on second reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3839 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO FIX A SALARY, WAGE OR COMPENSATION OF AND FOR THE SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, COUNTY OF BERGEN, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Mayor Knudsen stated that the Public Hearing was opened. 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 Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilwoman Perron moved that ordinance 3839 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilwoman Walsh seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - #3834 – Authorize Renewal of PILOT Agreement – Ridgecrest
Mayor Knudsen moved the reading of ordinance 3834 by title on third reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read ordinance 3834 by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH RIDGEWOOD SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING CORP., INC., AND RIDGECRESET URBAN RENEWAL L.L.P. GRANTING A TAX EXEMPTION FOR RIDGECREST SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING
Mayor Knudsen stated that the Public Hearing on ordinance 3834 was continued from the January Public Meeting so that additional discussion could take place. The Public Hearing on ordinance 3834 was continued. There were no comments from the public and Mayor Knudsen moved that the Public Hearing be continued to March 10, 2021. Deputy Mayor Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Sedon, Walsh, and Mayor Knudsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
- RESOLUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 21-26 THROUGH 21-38, WERE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, AND WERE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
- COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from the public.
- RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Ms. Mailander read Resolution #21-39 to go into Closed Session as follows:
- ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, on a motion by Councilwoman Perron, seconded by Councilwoman Reynolds, and carried unanimously by voice vote, the Village Council’s Regular Public Meeting was adjourned at 9:04 P.M.
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Susan Knudsen
Mayor
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Heather A. Mailander
Village Manager/Village Clerk
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