20160309 - Village Council Regular Public Meeting Minutes
A REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD HELD IN THE CAMPUS CENTER OF RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, 627 EAST RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON MARCH 9, 2016 AT 8:00 P.M.
- CALL TO ORDER – OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT – ROLL CALL – FLAG SALUTE – MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Aronsohn called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. and read the Statement 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; Heather A. Mailander, Village Clerk; and Matthew Rogers, Village Attorney.
Mayor Aronsohn led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Mayor Aronsohn then asked for a moment of silence to honor the men and women in the United States Armed Forces who protect and defend our freedom every day, as well as those serving as first responders.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mayor Aronsohn moved that the Bills, Claims, and Vouchers, and Statement of Funds on hand as of February 29, 2016, be accepted as submitted. Councilman Pucciarelli seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor Aronsohn moved that the Village Council minutes of February 28, 2015 having been reviewed by the Village Council and now available in the Village Clerk’s Office be approved as submitted. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon, and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. PROCLAMATIONS
A. DECLARE MARCH RED CROSS MONTH
Councilwoman Knudsen read the following proclamation:
B. DECLARE MARCH COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Councilman Pucciarelli read the following proclamation:
C. DECLARE MARCH AS DEMOLAY MONTH
Councilman Sedon read the following proclamation:
5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Aronsohn announced that there would now be comments from the public. Anne Loving, 342 South Irving Street, on the agenda is an ordinance on audio/video recording of public meetings. She said that there is a police security camera in the Court Room and she recommended that other cameras be installed in the Court Room for better coverage.
6. VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Sonenfeld explained that this year, the Village’s focus is on water. Last week, she and Richard Calbi, Director of Ridgewood Water, met with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to speak with them about infrastructure improvements that are being made in the Ridgewood Water utility. She said that they were both pleased with the progress made, and NJDEP will be approving the Village’s plan. Ms. Sonenfeld reported that part of the Village’s plan is to meet every two months with the Administrators and elected officials of the other municipalities served by Ridgewood Water, Glen Rock, Midland Park, and Wyckoff. This will allow Ridgewood Water to be more customer focused. Ms. Sonenfeld also discussed water conservation strategies which will be shared with the other municipalities. She said that the meeting went well.
Ms. Sonenfeld pointed out that Newark schools have elevated levels of lead. Glen Rock schools have been tested, and they have low lead amounts. Ridgewood schools will be tested next.
Ms. Sonenfeld explained that an e-notice will be sent on how water is delivered to faucets in homes. She said that there will also be two informational sessions with Ridgewood residents about this matter.
Upcoming Events – Ms. Sonenfeld reported on the following: the BCUA will hold their hazardous water disposal on March 12th. Daylight Savings begins on March 13th. The Conservancy for Public Lands and Jacobson Landscaping will held a clean-up at Twinney Pond Park on March 21st, and all are invited to participate. The Healthy Lifestyle Series continues with “Reforestation” on March 21st in the Senior Lounge of Village Hall. There will be information at this session from the Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission, the Adopt-A-Tree Program, the Community Forestry Management 5-year plan, and the Village’s Sidewalk Replacement Program.
7. VILLAGE COUNCIL REPORTS
Conservancy for Public Lands – Councilwoman Hauck said that she would like to thank the Conservancy for Public Lands for their hard work.
Ridgewood Arts Council (RAC) – Councilman Pucciarelli reported that the RAC is sponsoring two performances of the Mack Brandon Gospel Explosion singing group.
Councilwoman Knudsen said that she has no reports at this time, but the Historic Preservation Commission meets tomorrow; the July 4th Committee meets on March 14th; and the Planning Board meets on March 15th, at 7:30 p.m.
Prior to the introduction of ordinances, Mayor Aronsohn indicated that a new ordinance on establishing guidelines for audio/video recording of public meetings will be introduced this evening. Mayor Aronsohn said that some meetings are just audiotaped. If someone wishes to videotape those meetings, then the Chair should be notified. If someone wants to audiotape a meeting which is already audiotaped, the person does not have to notify anyone, since it is already being done. Councilwoman Knudsen said that if something is already being either videotaped or audiotaped, then they should not have to notify the Chair of the Committee to do one or the other which is not currently being done, because it is being taped and it make it restrictive for the person doing the taping. Mayor Aronsohn disagreed, and said that the Chair of the Committee should be notified of videotaping if a meeting is not normally videotaped. Councilman Pucciarelli noted that if a meeting is usually videotaped and a person attending the meeting wishes to videotape it, they do not have to notify the Chair of the committee. Councilwoman Hauck agreed that people attending the meeting or members of the committee should not be startled since they do not know that they are being videotaped. She said it is simply good form to notify those present at a committee meeting that videotaping is taking place when it normally is not being taped. Councilman Pucciarelli noted that it is disruptive if a committee meeting is being videotaped and the person doing the videotaping has to move around the room to do so.
8. ORDINANCES
a. Introduction - #3523 – Establish Guidelines for Audio/Video Recording of Public Meetings
Mayor Aronsohn moved the first reading of Ordinance 3523. Councilman Pucciarelli seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3523 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD,
AT SECTION 3-20 ENTITLED “DECORUM” TO REGULATE THE MAKING OF VIDEO AND/OR
AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
Councilwoman Knudsen moved that Ordinance 3523 be adopted on first reading and that April 13, 2016, be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
b. Introduction - #3524 – Amend Chapter 3 – Administration of Government – Establish Division of Public Works in the Department of Water Supply
Mayor Aronsohn moved the first reading of Ordinance 3524. Councilwoman Knudsen seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3524 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD,
ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, ARTICLE 5, DEPARTMENTS, AT SECTION 3-41,
“DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY”
Councilman Pucciarelli moved that Ordinance 3524 be adopted on first reading and that April 13, 2016, be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilwoman Knudsen seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
c. Introduction - #3525 – Amend Chapter 145 – Fees – Day Camp Fees
Mayor Aronsohn moved the first reading of Ordinance 3525. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3525 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 145, FEES, OF THE VILLAGE CODE FOR
DAY CAMP FEES
Councilwoman Knudsen moved that Ordinance 3525 be adopted on first reading and that April 13, 2016, be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
d. Introduction - #3526 – Amend Chapter 145 – Fees – 2016 Graydon Pool Membership Fees and Tennis Badge Fees
Mayor Aronsohn moved the first reading of Ordinance 3526. Councilwoman Knudsen seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance 3526 by title:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 145, FEES, OF THE VILLAGE CODE TO SET GRAYDON
POOL MEMBERSHIP FEES AND TENNIS BADGE FEES FOR 2016
Councilman Pucciarelli moved that Ordinance 3526 be adopted on first reading and that April 13, 2016, be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilwoman Knudsen seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
e. Public Hearing - #3520 – Bond Ordinance – Road Resurfacing
Mayor Aronsohn moved the Clerk read Ordinance 3520 by title on second reading and that the public hearing thereon be opened. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon, and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Clerk read Ordinance 3520 by title:
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 2016 ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAM IN
AND BY THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY,
APPROPRIATING $1,200,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$1,051,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE VILLAGE TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST
THEREOF
Mayor Aronsohn announced that the Public Hearing was open. There were no comments from the public at this time, and Mayor Aronsohn moved that the Public Hearing on Ordinance 3520 be closed. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon, and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilwoman Knudsen moved that ordinance 3520 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilman Sedon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Hauck, Knudsen, Pucciarelli, Sedon and Mayor Aronsohn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. RESOLUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS, NUMBERED 16-74 THROUGH 16-86 WERE ADOPTED BY A CONSENT AGENDA, WITH ONE VOTE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL AND WERE READ BY TITLE ONLY:
10. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no further comments from the public this evening.
11. ADOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, on a motion by Councilman Pucciarelli, seconded by Councilwoman Knudsen, and carried unanimously by voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
_________________________________ Paul S. Aronsohn Mayor
_________________________________ Heather A. Mailander Village Clerk
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