Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Recent meetings
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will introduce two ordinances: one to amend rent control regulations and another to prohibit data centers in all village zones. They will also vote on resolutions authorizing tax lien redemptions at 82 Euclid Avenue and 89-93 Teaneck Road, and a resolution urging state leaders to address rising health benefit premiums for public employees. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes, commissioner reports, a hearing of citizens, and a possible closed session.
- Introduction of Ordinance 2026-12 amending rent control regulations under Chapter 297
- Introduction of Ordinance 2026-13 to prohibit data centers in all zones
- Resolution 2026-64 urging state leaders to reform health benefit premiums, citing a 36.25% rate increase
- Resolution 2026-62 authorizing tax lien redemption of $57,273.13 plus $17,000 premium for 82 Euclid Avenue
- Resolution 2026-63 authorizing tax lien redemption of $980.38 for 89-93 Teaneck Road G6
Board of Commissioners
The Ridgefield Park Board of Commissioners will discuss two draft ordinances: one to prohibit data centers and another to amend rent control. The board also authorized the receipt of bids for Park Street improvements ($165,000), appointed Kyheon Park as Deputy Court Administrator, introduced an ordinance to sell a fire truck, and will hold a public hearing on a grant application for the John B. Davis Municipal Pool renovation.
- Draft ordinance to prohibit data centers in Ridgefield Park
- Draft ordinance to amend rent control regulations
- Resolution 2026-59 authorizing receipt of bids for Park Street milling and resurfacing from Main Street to Euclid Avenue ($165,000)
- Resolution 2026-60 appointing Kyheon Park as Deputy Court Administrator through December 31, 2026
- Public hearing on 2026 Bergen County Municipal Park Improvements Program grant application for the John B. Davis Municipal Pool renovation
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to exceed the state-mandated budget cap by 3.5%, allowing an additional $332,370 in appropriations. Resolutions include authorizing a redevelopment investigation of properties on Challenger Road without eminent domain, applying for a $97,000 county matching grant for the John B. Davis Municipal Pool renovation, and selling four surplus police vehicles via online auction. Also up for approval are payment of bills, minutes, and a closed session.
- Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2026-10 to exceed budget appropriation limits by 3.5% ($332,370) and establish a cap bank
- Resolution 2026-54 authorizes Land Use Board to investigate 14 parcels on Challenger Road as a non-condemnation redevelopment area
- Resolution 2026-55 authorizes application for $97,000 Bergen County matching grant for municipal pool renovations
- Resolution 2026-56 authorizes online auction sale of four surplus Ford Police Interceptor SUVs
- Resolutions 2026-57 and 2026-58 authorize tax lien redemptions
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider an emergency contract to replace a well pump at the Municipal Pool for $14,764.07 to ensure the pool can open within five weeks. The agenda also includes a routine renewal of dozens of handicapped parking spaces across the village and appointments to the Board of Recreation.
- Emergency contract with Rapid Pump and Meter Services Co. not to exceed $14,764.07 for replacing the Municipal Pool well pump (Resolution 2026-49)
- Annual renewal of 40+ handicapped parking spaces at specific addresses throughout Ridgefield Park (Resolution 2026-48)
- Appointment of Howard Jacobs and Matthew Florio as regular members (three-year terms) and five associate members (one-year terms) to the Board of Recreation (Resolution 2026-50)
- Authorization for a closed session (Resolution 2026-51)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will introduce the calendar year 2026 municipal budget and schedule a public hearing for June 18, 2026. The board also considers an emergency contract to repair the Municipal Building elevator for up to $45,000 and authorizes an application for a Bergen County matching grant to renovate the John B. Davis Municipal Pool.
- Introduction of CY2026 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2026-45) with public hearing set for June 18, 2026
- Emergency contract award to Morris County Elevator for up to $45,000 to repair the elevator at 234 Main Street (Resolution 2026-46)
- Application for a $130,000 Bergen County matching grant for John B. Davis Municipal Pool renovations (Resolution 2026-47)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider approving Resolution 2026-37, a Corrective Action Plan to address three recommendations from the 2024 independent financial audit, including improvements to cash receipt procedures and timely deposit of receipts. The board will also discuss the Chamber of Commerce Art Crawl and receive various correspondence items. A closed session is authorized. The agenda is largely procedural with one main action item.
- Resolution 2026-37: Approve 2025 Corrective Action Plan for 2024 audit findings
- Authorize closed session meeting (Resolution 2026-38)
- Discussion of Chamber of Commerce Art Crawl
- Correspondence includes items on crime insurance, Birch Street flooding, and 85 Challenger Road