Ridgefield public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances, including one establishing a new lead-based paint inspection program for rental dwellings. The meeting also includes the consideration of several administrative appointments, salary increases, and contract authorizations.
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2463 regarding Lead Based Paint Inspections
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2462 to amend Section 35-12.1 of the Borough Code
- Authorization to advertise RFQs for General Banking Services
- Authorization for 2024 NJDOT MA Grant Application
- Appointment of a new Tax Assessor and Tenant Advocate
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council introduced the 2023 municipal budget and an ordinance to increase the budget appropriation limit to 3.5%. The meeting also included a final reading of an ordinance regarding Municipal Court hours and several routine consent agenda items.
- Introduction of CY2023 Budget
- Ordinance No. 2454 to increase budget appropriation limit to 3.5%, involving $171,490.47 in excess of the standard cap
- Final reading of Ordinance No. 2453 regarding Municipal Court location and hours
- CDBG Grant Agreement for DeLalla Terrace Road Improvements
- Authorization of settlement with the State of New Jersey
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council met to discuss several administrative actions including a council vacancy and changes to municipal court hours. The agenda includes a grant for repaving basketball and tennis courts at Veteran’s Memorial Park and various personnel appointments.
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 2453 regarding Municipal Court location and hours
- $113,275 matching grant for Veteran’s Memorial Park court repaving
- Resolution to hire Sunkyu Choi as part-time CDL Driver at $20.00 per hour
- Resolution to hire Sam Abdelhadi as part-time DPW/Sanitation employee at $16.00 per hour
- Resolution to fill a Council vacancy until the 2023 General Election
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance No. 2451, which authorizes a long-term tax exemption agreement with BSREP III Ridgefield Urban Renewal, LLC for a warehouse project on Block 503, Lot 1. The project includes 336,962 square feet of warehouse space, 11,451 square feet of office space, truck bays, and parking. The council will also discuss HIB with the Board of Education in work session and consider several routine consent agenda items.
- Public hearing and final adoption of Ordinance No. 2451 — financial agreement with BSREP III Ridgefield Urban Renewal, LLC for warehouse project
- Discussion with Board of Education and Dr. Pantoliano on HIB (Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying)
- Resolution 91-2023: Authorize auction of Fire Department ladder truck
- Resolution 92-2023: BCUA Solid Waste Service Agreement
- Hiring of part-time employees: DPW/Sanitation (Ronchi), Police (Lizzy), Building Department clerical (Carbone)
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council will introduce Ordinance 2452, which would add a $10 annual fee for business parking permits. They will also consider several resolutions, including a $100,000 grant application for Veteran's Memorial Park improvements, a shared services agreement with Paramus for vehicle maintenance, and participation in a county police mutual aid plan. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.
- Introduction of Ordinance 2452 adding $10/year business parking permit fee
- Resolution 70-2023 authorizing $100,000 DCA grant application for Veteran's Memorial Park improvements
- Resolution 72-2023 approving shared services agreement with Paramus for vehicle maintenance and repair
- Resolution 71-2023 authorizing participation in Bergen County Police Mutual Aid Plan and Rapid Deployment Force
- Resolution 68-2023 increasing Rent Leveling Secretary salary to $6,500
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council will fill a council vacancy left by Ray Penabad, selecting from three nominees. They will also vote on hiring two sanitation drivers and authorizing RFQs for professional services. Several routine consent agenda items and a tax lien redemption are also on the agenda.
- Resolution 272-2022: Fill council vacancy from nominees Yongki Colin Ryu, Yvonne Carbone, Charles Apkarian until 2023 general election
- Resolution 273-2022: Hire Reginald Drakeford as sanitation driver at $46,000/year effective Jan 5, 2023
- Resolution 277-2022: Hire Devon O'Connor as sanitation driver at $35,000/year effective Jan 12, 2023
- Resolution 276-2022: Authorize RFQs for 2023 professional services (Public Defender, Tenant Advocate, Municipal Prosecutor, Rent Leveling Attorney)
- Resolution 274-2022: Authorize $29,153.42 payment to Fedigan, LLC for tax lien redemption on 725 Broad Ave. Apt. 7