Ridgefield public meetings in 2021
23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
BSREP III RIDGEFIELD LLC is seeking amended preliminary and final major site plan approval for a property located from Railroad Avenue to Overpeck Creek. The application proposes reducing the previously approved warehouse building size by approximately 10,756 square feet.
- Amended Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for Block 503, Lot 1
- $475.00 application fee
- $3,500.00 escrow deposit
- Reduction of warehouse building from approximately 347,718 square feet to approximately 336,962 square feet
Planning Board
The Planning Board is reviewing an application for amended site plan approval for Block 503 Lot 1. The proposal seeks to reduce a previously approved warehouse building by approximately 10,756 square feet.
- Amended site plan approval to reduce warehouse building by approximately 10,756 square feet
- Application submitted by BSREP III Ridgefield LLC for Block 503 Lot 1
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are considering Ordinance No. 2422 to establish minimum stormwater management requirements for major developments. The body is also reviewing several personnel hires and a grant application for DeLalla Terrace.
- Ordinance No. 2422: Amending Section 390-137.1 regarding Stormwater Management
- Resolution 280-2021: Authorize Bergen County Community Development Grant Application for DeLalla Terrace
- Resolution 281-2021: Hire School Crossing Guard Abernathy
- Resolution 282-2021: Hire Part-Time Seasonal DPW/Sanitation Employee Maitin
- Resolution 283-2021: Appointment to Recreation Commission
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are holding a public hearing and final reading for a bond ordinance to fund capital equipment. The body is also reviewing a consent agenda with items related to community center flooring and a legal settlement.
- Ordinance No. 2421: $175,000 appropriation for two dump trucks ($155,000) and park equipment including a pavilion and benches ($20,000)
- Resolution 276-2021: Authorization to advertise for Community Center Flooring
- Resolution 277-2021: Stipulation of Settlement for 55 Railroad Avenue
- Coin Toss Request: Ridgefield Elementary PTA for November 20, 2021
- Resolution 278-2021: Approval of warrants
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are introducing a bond ordinance to fund capital equipment. The body is also considering a consent agenda with various administrative appointments, grant applications, and salary changes.
- Ordinance No. 2421: $175,000 for two dump trucks ($155,000) and park equipment including a pavilion and benches ($20,000)
- Grant applications for Pleasantview Terrace and Shaler Boulevard streetscape improvements
- Salary increase for Special Police Officers
- Appointment of Motta as Fire Inspector
- Municipal Alliance Grant FY2023
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are meeting to vote on several resolutions, including the approval of municipal warrants and the acceptance of a police grant. The body will also consider professional engineering contracts for roadway improvements.
- Approval of warrants totaling $2,249,265.81
- Acceptance of a $67,254.00 Body-Worn Camera Grant for the Police Department
- Engineering contract with Colliers Engineering & Design for FY2021 NJDOT Local Aid roadway improvements not to exceed $37,000.00
- Engineering contract with Colliers Engineering & Design for FY2020 CDBG roadway improvements not to exceed $34,500.00
- Appointment of Juan Claros and Janet Mazzeo to the Youth Commission
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are meeting to approve a series of routine resolutions, including infrastructure projects and personnel appointments. The body is also addressing recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida.
- Award of $161,276.02 contract to American Asphalt for the NJDOT FY2020 Studio Road Improvement Project
- Waiver of Building Department permit fees for Hurricane Ida related damage and dumpster placement through November 24, 2021
- Insertion of $10,000.00 in Emergency Management Performance Grants into the 2021 budget
- Redemption of Tax Title Lien #21-009 for 9 Victoria Terrace totaling $187,766.01
- Appointment of Michael Handschin as OEM Coordinator and Al Hoffman as Deputy Coordinator
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final reading for a bond ordinance to purchase fire department equipment. The body will also consider a consent agenda featuring road improvements and emergency expenditures related to Hurricane Ida.
- Ordinance No. 2420: $70,003 for fire department equipment, including turnout gear and breathing apparatus
- C DBG Grant Agreement for Linden Avenue roadway improvements
- NJDOT FY2019 bid award for Virgil Avenue and Ray Avenue
- Emergency expenditures and Sanzari Emergency Agreement for Hurricane Ida
- Appointment of SLEO III for 2021/2022 school year
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are holding a final reading of an ordinance to prohibit all classes of adult use recreational cannabis businesses within borough boundaries. The body is also introducing a bond ordinance for fire department equipment and reviewing several personnel and contract appointments.
- Ordinance No. 2418: Prohibiting all adult use recreational cannabis businesses
- Ordinance No. 2420: Bond for fire department equipment appropriating $70,003
- Resolution 206-2021: Appointment of William J. Pych, Jr. as Police Officer
- Riggi Paving contract for Liberty Place
- Contract extension for KAB Computer Services, LLC
Planning Board
The provided document contains only technical map references and blank resolution templates. There are no specific applications, decisions, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are holding a public hearing and final reading for an ordinance regarding police department salaries. The body is also considering resolutions for a tax lien redemption and a cooperative pricing agreement.
- Ordinance No. 2419: Amends Police Department longevity payments for employees hired before Dec 31, 2020, ranging from 2.5% to 15%
- Resolution 197-2021: Payment of $2,868.47 and $47,400.00 to Stonefield Investment Fund IV, LLC for tax lien redemption at 648 Abbott Avenue
- Resolution 198-2021: Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
- Resolution 199-2021: Audit Recommendation
- Resolution 200-2021: Warrants
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are considering an ordinance to prohibit adult-use recreational cannabis businesses within borough boundaries. The body is also holding final readings for ordinances regarding small cell wireless facilities and police equipment funding.
- Ordinance No. 2418: Prohibiting adult-use recreational cannabis businesses
- Ordinance No. 2417: Bond ordinance for police department capital equipment and reappropriating $146,177.48
- Ordinance No. 2416: Regulation of small cell wireless facilities in municipal rights-of-way
- Resolution 172-2021: Appointment of Thaier Abdallah as Police Officer
- Resolution 179-2021: Bergen County Trust Fund contract for Ridgefield Community Center field walkway, gazebo, and benches
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are holding public hearings for final readings on parking and street vacation ordinances. The body is also introducing new ordinances for wireless facility permits and police department capital equipment.
- Ordinance No. 2417: Bond for police department capital equipment and reappropriating $146,177.48 in excess bond proceeds
- Ordinance No. 2414: Release and vacation of public rights to a portion of Virgil Avenue between Shaler Boulevard and Bruce Street
- Ordinance No. 2413: Creation of a reserved parking space for the Fire Chief at 720 Bergen Boulevard
- Ordinance No. 2416: New regulations for small cell wireless facilities in municipal rights-of-way
- Consent Agenda items including a contract for Emergency Medical Services and a developer's agreement with Jasmine 585 LLC
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are meeting to adopt the CY2021 budget and hold public hearings on several ordinances. The body is also considering funding for roadway improvements and property revaluation.
- Public hearing and adoption of CY2021 Municipal Budget
- Ordinance No. 2411: $745,000 for roadway improvements including Pleasantview Terrace, Ray Avenue, Virgil Avenue, and Studio Road
- Ordinance No. 2412: Special emergency appropriation up to $200,000 for real property revaluation
- Application for Bergen County Trust Fund grant for pickleball courts at Willis Park
- Promotion of Detective Joseph Malanga to Sergeant
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council will consider Resolution 149-2021 regarding environmental services at the New Town Hall site on Shaler Boulevard. This action follows the discovery of an undisclosed underground storage tank during previous engineering work. The resolution seeks to amend the existing agreement with Matrix to include tank removal and related services.
- Resolution 149-2021: Approval of additional environmental work at New Town Hall on Shaler Boulevard
- Removal of an undisclosed underground storage tank discovered by Matrix
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are holding public hearings on several ordinances, including a budget appropriation limit increase and roadway projects. The body is also discussing cannabis law and a real property revaluation program.
- Ordinance 2406: Increase 2021 budget appropriations by 3.5%, amounting to $603,524.18
- Ordinance 2411: Roadway improvements appropriating $745,000 (including $517,000 in grants)
- Ordinance 2412: Special emergency appropriation up to $200,000 for real property revaluation
- Ordinance 2410: $25,000 from Capital Improvement Fund for Hillside Court roadway improvements
- Ordinance 2407: Release and extinguish public rights to a portion of Virgil Avenue
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are introducing the CY2021 budget and multiple ordinances regarding public rights, fire department code, and roadway improvements. The meeting includes a first reading of various ordinances and the introduction of the annual municipal budget.
- Introduction of CY2021 Budget
- Ordinance No. 2407: Release and vacate public rights on Virgil Avenue
- Ordinance No. 2408: Amendment to Fire Department code
- Ordinance No. 2409: $13,557 increase for 2018 general capital improvements
- Ordinance No. 2410: $25,000 for roadway improvements to Hillside Court
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final reading for Ordinance No. 2405 to update stormwater management requirements for major developments. The meeting also includes a work session on reopening and an executive session regarding personnel and litigation.
- Ordinance No. 2405: Amending Section 390-137.1 Stormwater Management of the Borough Code
- Resolution 115-2021: Authorization to advertise CDBG FY2019 Roadway Improvements
- Resolution 118-2021: Authorization to advertise RFPs for development of existing Town Hall site
- Resolution 117-2021: Sustainable New Jersey Grant Application
- Resolution 120-2021: Lawn Maintenance Agreement
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are meeting to address several administrative appointments and municipal grants. The body is formally opposing a proposed 12% rate increase by SUEZ Water and authorizing a request for proposals for emergency medical services.
- Opposition to SUEZ Water petition for a 12% rate increase
- Authorization to advertise RFPs for the Provision of Emergency Medical Services
- Certification of $13,902.00 in recycling tax expenditures for 2020
- Appointment of Paul Griffin to the Rent Leveling Commission
- Issuance of a limousine license to Hajri Nela
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to implement affordable housing through zoning changes. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new stormwater management ordinance and a discussion regarding Virgil Avenue Paper Street.
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2403 regarding affordable housing implementation
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 2405 regarding stormwater management
- Discussion of improvements to Virgil Avenue Paper Street
- Resolution 102-2021: Appointment to Planning Board-Freitag
- Resolution 99-2021: Tax overpayment for Block 2804, Lot 16
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing for an ordinance amending no-parking areas on Ridge Court. The agenda also includes the appointment of a recycling coordinator and several financial resolutions.
- Ordinance No. 2404: Amending Chapter 375-5 regarding no parking areas on Ridge Court
- Resolution 96-2021: Appointing Mildred Rojas as Recycling Coordinator for a 30-day holdover
- Resolution 97-2021: Transferring $7,000.00 from Parks & Recreation O/E to Construction Code Official O/E
- Resolution 98-2021: Approving warrants totaling $3,319,485.32 across current, trust, capital, and pool accounts
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are considering two new ordinances, including one to amend the Borough Code to facilitate affordable housing. The body is also reviewing a presentation on the Bell Drive Solar Project and various professional service agreements.
- Ordinance No. 2403: Amends Chapter 390 to allow multi-family residential uses above the first story in the C Commercial Zone with a minimum 20% affordable housing set-aside
- Ordinance No. 2404: Amends Chapter 375-5 regarding no parking areas
- Presentation by Syncarpha Capital, LLC regarding the Bell Drive Solar Project
- Professional service agreements for Borough Attorney, Engineer, Planner, Auditor, and others
- Authorization of Maser proposal for Tier A Municipal Storm Sewer Systems and NJ Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council are appointing municipal officers, professional services, and commission members for the 2021 calendar year. The body is also establishing standing committees and proposing a temporary budget.
- Appointment of Stephen Pellino as Borough Attorney
- Appointment of Russell Castelli as Council President
- Appointment of Maser Consulting as Borough Engineer and DMR Architects as Borough Planner
- Establishment of 11 Standing Committees for 2021
- Proposal for the CY2021 Temporary Budget