20230208 - Village Council Regular Public Meeting Minutes
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, RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY, ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023 AT 8:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER – OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT – ROLL CALL – FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Vagianos called the meeting to order at 8:09 P.M. and read the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. At roll call, the following were present: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos. Also present was Heather Mailander, Village Manager/Village Clerk. Matthew Rogers, Village Attorney, was absent from the meeting.
Mayor Vagianos led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF FINANCIAL REPORTS AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Bills, Claims, and Vouchers, and Statement of Funds on Hand as of December 31, 2022, be accepted as submitted. Councilmember Weitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. 2022 MINUTES
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Council minutes of December 7, 2022, having been reviewed by the Village Council and now available in the Village Clerk’s Office, be approved as submitted. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Weitz and Winograd (as they were not yet serving on the Village Council on December 7, 2022).
B. 2023 MINUTES
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Council minutes of January 4 and January 11, 2023, having been reviewed by the Village Council and now available in the Village Clerk’s Office, be approved as submitted. Deputy Mayor Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Reynolds
4. PROCLAMATIONS
A. READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Councilmember Weitz read the following proclamation:
B. JAMBOREE DAYS
Deputy Mayor Perron read the following proclamation:
C. SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY
Councilmember Winograd read the following proclamation. Several Super Science Saturday representatives were present at this evening’s meeting to receive the “Super Science Saturday” Proclamation. Their goal is to excite children about science, through various displays and activities, and there will also be presentations by professionals from the Liberty Science Center. Mayor Vagianos said that the volunteerism shown by everyone involved in these events is what makes the Village such a great community.
D. DAD’S NIGHT DAYS – HAWES SCHOOL AND SOMERVILLE SCHOOL
Mayor Vagianos read the following proclamation. After reading the proclamation, Dad’s Night representatives, Dave Allen from Somerville School and Chris Powers from Hawes School, were present at the meeting this evening to receive the “Dad’s Night Days” Proclamation. Mr. Allen and Mr. Powers thanked everyone and stated that their mission is to promote family, friends and community. Mayor Vagianos thanked them for all of their efforts and for all of the monies they raise for the children of Ridgewood. He added that he was also a Dad’s Night alumnus.
5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Matthew Rossi, 516 West Saddle River Road, said that he resides along the property line of the Schedler property. He voiced his immense concern about the revised plans for the development of this property. When he purchased his home in this area several years ago, he was excited about the plans that were proposed for the property in 2017. These plans included the preservation of an historic home, an elegant walking path, preservation of trees, a field for athletics, and a park for children. He said that he felt this was a perfectly balanced plan. Mr. Rossi stated that the proposed changes to these plans appear very one-sided and were not at all considerate to the surrounding community. The revised plans include a larger field, lighting, and possible concession stands. Mr. Rossi said that many of the rooms in his home, including his children’s bedrooms, face the Schedler property. He said that he could not imagine how his children would be able to sleep with “arena style” lighting shining through their windows.
Mr. Rossi said that the angst these changes are causing in the Village is compounded by the application to erect a huge billboard on Route 17, directly across from the Schedler property, which is presently before the Zoning Board. This billboard would be visible to the neighbors bordering West Saddle River Road. He said that he and his wife have considered moving, faced with the prospects of having both the lit billboard and stadium lights glaring in their neighborhood. He applauded the Village Council for considering the flooding of the Village’s fields, but he urged them to consider the prior agreed-upon plans developed in 2017, through an arduous process.
Mr. Rossi did not feel that a huge field, permanent lights and turf should be crammed onto such a relatively small historic property. He said that if the Village Council continues along its present path, they were going to incur more years of delay. He also stated that he was confident the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) would take into consideration the neighbors’ distaste for the revised plans. He asked if the Village Council had considered constructing a field at the Glen School property, a non-historic site that he stated was currently being used only minimally. Mr. Rossi concluded by stating that as a resident, business owner and father, he urged the Village Councilmembers to move expeditiously towards completion of the original agreed-upon plans, so that his children will have a park to play in, while they are still children.
Suzanne Ruane, 705 Kingsbridge Lane, said that she was speaking this evening about the Schedler property and the Kingsbridge Lane Bridge. She said that the footbridge connects residents of Kingsbridge Lane with East Saddle River Road. She wanted to ensure that the replacement of this bridge remains on everyone’s radar, because she has noticed people walking on the north ramp on Route 17 to get to the Park and Ride. She stated that this is very dangerous and an accident waiting to happen.
Regarding the Schedler property, she said that everyone was repeatedly promised that this project would be expedited during the last Village Council election, yet now it seems that there are special interest groups “taking over” the plans developed by the Ad Hoc Committee and trying to make the plans their own, without looking at the “full spectrum” of what will happen to the area. Ms. Ruane stated that West Saddle River Road will not be able to accommodate an increase in traffic. She feels that everyone is trying to fit too much into too little space, which will render it useless to anyone. She urged the Village Councilmembers to abide by the original plans drawn up in 2017. If the original plan is not adhered to, then she would like to see experts, independent of the Village Council, oversee the project so that the property is not developed in a way that would only be beneficial to a few special interest groups. She said that the neighbors have been waiting for years for this project to be completed.
Leo Ruane, 705 Kingsbridge Lane, thanked Mayor Vagianos and Councilmember Reynolds for meeting with him and his wife this past weekend to hear their concerns. He had been hopeful that the Schedler project would be completed by spring or summer of 2023, but that that did not seem likely at this time. He read a comment on social media that said that putting a large field on the property would be like putting ten pounds of potatoes into a five-pound sack. Mr. Ruane said that a larger field will draw bigger crowds, with resultant traffic and parking issues. He also said that with the present condition of the Kingsbridge Lane Bridge, the proposed monstrous billboard on Route 17, and the proposed lights on the Schedler property, the properties surrounding the Schedler property become less desirable, including his own. He and his neighbors would like to see the original plans implemented as soon as possible.
Frettra DeSilva, 521 West Saddle River Road, said that she lives near the Schedler property and is concerned about the wildlife that make this property their habitat, such as deer, foxes, and birds. She said that this is a fairly quiet neighborhood, even though it is a block away from the highway. The proposed changes to the park will affect the entire neighborhood and change its character. She said that the changes will “move Route 17 right into our backyards.” Ms. DeSilva said that, with limited parking on the property itself, the traffic on West Saddle River Road will become unbearable, with increased team sizes and spectators, if a larger field is constructed. She is concerned about safety, since one side of West Saddle River Road does not have a sidewalk. Most of the roads in this neighborhood are either one-way streets or cul-de-sacs.
Ellie Gruber, 229 South Irving Street, said that she was a member of the Ad Hoc Committee, which developed the original plans for the Schedler property and wanted to give some history about how those plans were created. She stated that the meetings were productive, but she was sorry that they did not take minutes at those meetings and now she must rely on her memory. There were long discussions during those meetings regarding the fact that young soccer players had no place to play and, if the smaller field were constructed on the property, it was felt that two games could be played at the same time. The younger children were primarily the focus of the committee members. They were pondering whether or not to construct a small, medium or large field on the property, and the majority of the members agreed that it should be a medium-sized field.
Ms. Gruber stated that, although the plans were approved by the Village Council in 2017, it now seems as though those plans are going to be thrown away. She said that if the Village Councilmembers were now going to change the plans and seek approval from SHPO, there will be more years of delays and they will be ignoring the “voices of the neighbors.” She said that a fields report performed many years ago suggested constructing 90-foot fields at either the Glen School or Hawes School, but the neighbors in the Hawes community opposed such a plan and it was defeated. Ms. Gruber said that not all neighborhoods are created equal and that the residents on the east side of the Village are treated as “second-class residents.” Ms. Gruber urged the Village Council to go ahead with the original plans, with the medium-sized field. She said that she could not understand that the first actions of this new Village Council were to “attack” the Schedler property.
There were no further public comments.
Mayor Vagianos said that the current review of the Schedler plans was merely an “examination” and that the Village Councilmembers would be discussing this matter again on February 22, 2023. He assured everyone that decisions will be made shortly after that date.
Regarding the Kingsbridge Lane Bridge, Mayor Vagianos said that an engineering consultant has been retained to draw up plans for the repairs and renovations to the bridge, which will be much faster and less expensive than replacing the entire bridge. The Village Councilmembers are awaiting the receipt of these plans.
6. VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Mailander stated that “Council Chat” was held this past Saturday, February 4, 2023, during which time some good conversations were held. The next “Council Chat” is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. in the courtroom or possibly across the hall in the Caucus Room of Village Hall. Individuals interested in speaking with the Village Councilmembers should call 201-670-5500, extension 2207, to make a reservation. Walk-ins are welcome, but those with reservations will have priority.
“Jamboree Days” are being held on February 9, 10 and 11, 2023. Ms. Mailander said that these shows are a community treasure, supported by some very talented parents.
The Philadelphia Flower Show theme this year is “The Garden Electric,” to highlight the spark of joy and excitement that comes with giving and receiving flowers. It will take place on March 7, 2023. Admission is $80.00 per person, which includes bus transportation. Interested individuals may register online at Community Pass or at the Lester Stable at 259 North Maple Avenue. Checks should be made payable to “Ridgewood Parks and Recreation.”
A Summer Job Fair will be held on March 8, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Annie Zusy Youth Center in the Community Center, on the ground floor of Village Hall. The fair will be focused on young adults, ages 16 and older, for summer employment. A wide variety of employment opportunities will be presented. Young adults will be able to speak with supervisors to have their questions answered.
On March 8, 2023 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., West Bergen Mental Healthcare, the Ridgewood Health Department and Ridgewood Parks and Recreation will present an event entitled, “How to Spot School-Based Anxiety: Tools, Tips and Techniques.” This in-person workshop will include a discussion on signs, symptoms and causes, as well as tangible coping strategies and resources for parents to help support their children. It will take place at the Village Hall Senior Lounge. Registration is required at ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass.
On March 30, 2023, from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., there will be an in-person workshop held by the Alzheimer’s Association. More information will follow. Lunch will be provided.
Staff from the Ridgewood Health Department have been visiting local childcare facilities to present activities to “wash your hands and not spread germs.”
Ms. Mailander announced that all Village departments and offices will be closed on February 13 and February 20, 2023 in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day, respectively. There will be no recycling or garbage pickup, and the Recycling Center will be closed as well. She encouraged everyone to check their Village calendar for the garbage and recycling schedule, as pickups will change due to the holidays. Ms. Mailander also encouraged everyone to download the Recycle Coach app, since the app sends out reminders regarding changes in garbage and recycling pickup schedules.
Upcoming Village Council meetings are broadcast live from the Village Hall Courtroom, on the Village website, on FIOS Channel 34 and YouTube. The next Public Meeting is scheduled on March 8, 2023 at 8:00 P.M. The next Village Council Work Sessions will be held on February 22, March 1 and March 22, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. Budget Meetings will be held on February 23, February 24 and March 6, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. in the Village Hall courtroom. All meetings will have hybrid access (in person, Zoom or phone).
7. VILLAGE COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Winograd said that she attended a Fields Committee meeting on February 7, 2023 at 7:00 A.M. They discussed the Master Library, a software program developed by the Board of Education (BOE) to schedule BOE-owned fields and facilities. They are hoping to integrate the Village’s field and facility scheduling program into Master Library. The members also discussed the Schedler property, but the meeting was cut short due to technical difficulties.
Councilmember Weitz stated that he had nothing new to report this week.
Councilmember Reynolds spoke about the “Council Chat” which was held this past Saturday. She said that it was nice to be able to speak one on one with residents. She urged any residents with concerns to make an appointment to chat with the Councilmembers. At the time the appointment is made, the caller will be asked what they plan to talk about and, in this way, research can be done on that topic of concern so that the Councilmembers will be prepared in advance.
The Kasschau Shell Committee met this evening at 6:30 P.M., but Councilmember Reynolds was not able to attend because she had to attend a Closed Session meeting before the regularly scheduled Village Council meeting. She will find out what transpired at the Kasschau Shell Committee meeting and will report back to the Village Council.
On Thursday, February 16, 2023, the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee (CSAC) will be meeting in the Garden Room at 7:30 P.M. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Deputy Mayor Perron stated that the Planning Board met last night, and the new members were given a “tutorial” by the older members regarding the procedures of the Planning Board. The Chamber of Commerce met this morning. Deputy Mayor Perron said that the Chamber of Commerce is a very strong community organization. They are responsible for many things which residents and visitors to Ridgewood enjoy, such as the Christmas tree lighting ceremonies (“Downtown for the Holidays”), “Easter in the Park,” and the Annual Car Show. The Chamber of Commerce members are currently developing their strategic plan for the next five years.
The Central Business District Advisory Committee (CBDAC) will be meeting on February 9, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. via Zoom. Chief Jacqueline Luthcke will be reviewing the new parking proposals developed by the Ridgewood Police Department for the CBD. All interested individuals are welcome to attend and should contact Deputy Mayor Perron so that she can send them the meeting link. The other half of the meeting will deal with the Master Plan and prioritization of the Action Items in the Downtown Economic Element.
Deputy Mayor Perron stated that the Open Space Committee will be meeting on February 16, 2023 at the Lester Stable. All are welcome to attend.
Mayor Vagianos stated that he met with the Board of Education last Friday, February 3, 2023, and they have two major initiatives. They are continuing their search for a Superintendent and are hoping to find a candidate before the end of the current school year. They are also considering a late start for the high school (8:20 A.M. to 3:05 P.M.). If approved, this would take effect in September, 2023. The high school students currently start at 7:45 A.M. Mayor Vagianos indicated that there are countless studies that confirm that a student will learn better if they are able to get more sleep. The Board of Education will make a final decision on this matter by Monday, February 13, 2023.
Mayor Vagianos said he was so happy with how the “Council Chat” went this past Saturday with both him and Councilmember Reynolds in attendance. They met with eight people and many matters of concern were discussed with these residents. He echoed Councilmember Reynolds’ previous comments. The next “Council Chat” will take place on March 4, 2023, and both he and Councilmember Weitz will be in attendance from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
8. ORDINANCES – RIDGEWOOD WATER
A. INTRODUCTION – #3940 – AMEND CHAPTER 269 - WATER
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Clerk read Ordinance #3940 by title on first reading. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance #3940 by title only:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 269 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, WATER, AT ARTICLE IV: IRRIGATION SCHEDULE AND WATER EMERGENCIES
Councilmember Reynolds moved that Ordinance #3940 be adopted on first reading and that March 8, 2023 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Deputy Mayor Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B. PUBLIC HEARING - #3934 – BOND ORDINANCE – WATER CAPITAL – CONSTRUCTION OF RAW WATER MAINS TO NEW PFAS TREATMENT FACILITIES
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Clerk read Ordinance #3934 by title on second reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Councilmember Weitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance #3934 by title only:
BOND ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RAW WATER MAINS BY RIDGEWOOD WATER TO CENTRALIZE THE TREATMENT AND REMEDIATION OF PFOA AND PFOS, APPROPRIATING $18,500,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $18,500,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE VILLAGE TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF
Mayor Vagianos announced that only those attending in person will be able to participate in the Public Hearings on ordinances this evening, due to the fact that the notice requirements for hybrid access were not provided on the legal ads for the ordinances. This will be corrected, going forward, and then both those in person and those using hybrid access will have the opportunity to comment on ordinances at future Public Meetings.
Mayor Vagianos opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance #3934. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Vagianos moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Councilmember Weitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Deputy Mayor Perron moved that Ordinance #3934 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilmember Weitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C. PUBLIC HEARING - #3935 – BOND ORDINANCE – WATER CAPITAL – NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Clerk read Ordinance #3935 by title on second reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance #3935 by title only:
BOND ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TREATMENT PLANTS BY RIDGEWOOD WATER TO CENTRALIZE THE TREATMENT AND REMEDIATION OF PFOA AND PFOS, APPROPRIATING $42,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $42,000,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE VILLAGE TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF
Mayor Vagianos opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance #3935. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Vagianos moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Deputy Mayor Perron moved that Ordinance #3935 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. RESOLUTIONS – RIDGEWOOD WATER
Ms. Mailander indicated that the following resolutions, numbered 23-63 through 23-73, were to be adopted by a consent agenda and read by title only:
10. ORDINANCES
A. INTRODUCTION – #3941 – AMEND CHAPTER 145 – FEES – GRAYDON POOL, TENNIS, AND PICKLEBALL FEES
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Clerk read Ordinance #3941 by title on first reading. Councilmember Weitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance #3941 by title only:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 145, FEES, OF THE VILLAGE CODE FOR GRAYDON POOL MEMBERSHIP FEES AND TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FEES
Deputy Mayor Perron moved that Ordinance #3941 be adopted on first reading and that March 8, 2023 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilmember Weitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B. INTRODUCTION – #3942 – AMEND CHAPTER 3 – ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Clerk read Ordinance #3942 by title on first reading. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance #3942 by title only:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT
Councilmember Winograd moved that Ordinance #3942 be adopted on first reading and that March 8, 2023 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C. INTRODUCTION – #3943 – AMEND CHAPTER 156 – FOOD AND FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS – OUTDOOR CAFES – MONTHS OF OPERATION AND DURATION OF LICENSE
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Clerk read Ordinance #3943 by title on first reading. Councilmember Weitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance #3943 by title only:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 156 ENTITLED “FOOD AND FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS” AT ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 156, ENTITLED “OUTDOOR CAFES” AT SECTION 156-85 ENTITLED “SEASONAL OPERATION; DURATION OF LICENSE”
Councilmember Reynolds moved that Ordinance #3943 be adopted on first reading and that March 8, 2023 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Councilmember Weitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
D. INTRODUCTION – #3944 – AMEND CHAPTER 156 – FOOD AND FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS – OUTDOOR CAFES – PROPERTY MAINTENANCE OF OUTDOOR CAFES
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Clerk read Ordinance #3944 by title on first reading. Deputy Mayor Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance #3944 by title only:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 156 ENTITLED “FOOD AND FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS” AT ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 156, ENTITLED “OUTDOOR CAFES” AT SECTION 156-80 ENTITLED “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE”
Councilmember Reynolds moved that Ordinance #3944 be adopted on first reading and that March 8, 2023 be fixed as the date for the hearing thereon. Deputy Mayor Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
E. PUBLIC HEARING - #3936 – PAVING, PURCHASE OF LUCAS DEVICES, AND VEHICLE PURCHASE
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Clerk read Ordinance #3936 by title on second reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Deputy Mayor Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance #3936 by title only:
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,508,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,382,600 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE VILLAGE TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF
Mayor Vagianos opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance #3936. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Vagianos moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Deputy Mayor Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmember Weitz moved that Ordinance #3936 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Deputy Mayor Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING - #3937 – AMEND CHAPTER 149 – FIRE PREVENTION – ESTABLISH FIRE WATCH SERVICES
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Clerk read Ordinance #3937 by title on second reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance #3937 by title only:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPER 149 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, FIRE PREVENTION
Mayor Vagianos opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance #3937. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Vagianos moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmember Winograd moved that Ordinance #3937 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilmember Reynolds seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
G. PUBLIC HEARING - #3938 – AMEND CHAPTER 145 – FEES – FIRE WATCH SERVICES
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Clerk read Ordinance #3938 by title on second reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Councilmember Weitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance #3938 by title only:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 145 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, FEES, AT SECTION 145-6, “FEES RELATED TO CODE CHAPTERS”
Mayor Vagianos opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance #3938. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Vagianos moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Councilmember Weitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmember Reynolds moved that Ordinance #3938 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Councilmember Weitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING - #3939 – AMEND CHAPTER 249 – STREETS AND SIDEWALKS – PAVING MORATORIUM VIOLATIONS - FEES
Mayor Vagianos moved that the Village Clerk read Ordinance #3939 by title on second reading and that the Public Hearing thereon be opened. Deputy Mayor Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Village Clerk read Ordinance #3939 by title only:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 249 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, AT SECTION 249-44, “GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS”
Mayor Vagianos opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance #3939. There were no comments from the public, and Mayor Vagianos moved that the Public Hearing be closed. Deputy Mayor Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmember Winograd moved that Ordinance #3939 be adopted on second reading and final publication as required by law. Deputy Mayor Perron seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
AYES: Councilmembers Perron, Reynolds, Weitz, Winograd, and Mayor Vagianos
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. RESOLUTIONS
Ms. Mailander stated that the following resolutions, numbered 23-74 through 23-89 were to be adopted by a consent agenda and read by title only:
12. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Vagianos asked if there were any additional comments or questions from the public.
Boyd A. Loving, 342 South Irving Street, said that regarding the award of the concession business for Graydon Pool, he felt that the food at the pool last year was excellent but the service “stunk.” Mr. Loving understood that the Village had difficulty last year finding adequate help to service the concession stand. He said that he would like to encourage the Parks and Recreation Department to start conducting occasional surveys of vendors that they use, so that patrons can give feedback regarding the quality of the food and the customer service received. He suggested that this could be accomplished through the use of Survey Monkey. In this way, if any problems or dissatisfaction occurs, then corrective action can be taken with the vendor.
There were no further comments from the public.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Village Council, on a motion by Councilmember Reynolds, seconded by Councilmember Weitz, and carried unanimously by voice vote, the Village Council’s Regular Public Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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Paul Vagianos
Mayor
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Heather A. Mailander
Village Manager/Village Clerk
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