Ridgewood public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board
The Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board will review departmental operating and capital budget requests for 2022. The meeting includes updates on park projects and field remediation following Hurricane Ida.
- 2022 Operating and Capital budget requests
- Kings Pond Park, Phase III
- Green Acres Diversion and Schedler Property
- Field remediation for N. Maple Turf Field, Veterans Field, Softball, and Baseball fields
- HealthBarn gatehouse lease
Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board
The board will discuss operating and capital budget requests for 2022. The meeting includes updates on park projects and field remediation following Hurricane Ida. Members will also review the HealthBarn gatehouse lease.
- 2022 Operating and Capital budget requests
- Kings Pond Park, Phase III
- Field remediation for N. Maple Field, Veterans Field, Softball, and Baseball fields
- HealthBarn gatehouse lease
- New Tree Protective Ordinance presentation scheduled for December 1st
Shade Tree Commission
The Commission discussed a proposed tree protection ordinance featuring a $500 fee for tree removal. Members reviewed quotes for Central Business District tree well revitalization and recommended Declan Madden for village forester.
- Proposed tree protection ordinance with $500 fee per removed tree
- 2022 capital budget request of $500,000 for planting, removals, and treatments
- CBD tree well quotes: Ramapo Tree ($4,000 for 8 wells) and Davis Tree ($5,613 for 7 wells)
- Estimated $20,000 to $38,500 for replanting 22 tree wells on East Ridgewood Avenue
- Potential $3,500 fee for Ron Farr to create a formal CFMP plan
Shade Tree Commission
The Commission discussed a proposal for CBD tree remediation and the enforcement of tree well maintenance ordinances. Members reviewed a recommended 2022 capital budget for tree plantings, removals, and treatments. The body also addressed the need for public notices regarding ash tree removals.
- Proposed CBD tree remediation at $500 per tree well by Ramapo Tree Service
- Recommended 2022 capital budget request of $500,000
- Purchase of 250 gator bag stickers at $2.50 each
- Discussion of landlord responsibility for CBD tree well weeding per village ordinance
- Extension of CFMP plan expiration date to 12/31/2026
Shade Tree Commission
The Commission approved engaging Ron Farr for $3,500 to assist with the Community Forestry Management Plan. The body also discussed emerald ash borer tree removals and upcoming resident communications regarding tree care.
- Authorization of $3,500 fee for Ron Farr to assist with CFMP application
- Removal of 90 ash trees approved by the village manager
- 60 resident requests for tree plantings recorded
- Potential planting of 10-15 trees during Franklin Avenue renovation
Shade Tree Commission
The Shade Tree Commission discussed the upcoming treatment of 173 ash trees and the removal of approximately 400 others. The body also reviewed the Arbor Day tree distribution and planned for the removal of stakes and gator bags from 2018/2019 plantings.
- Treatment of 173 ash trees and removal of approximately 400 ash trees starting May 12
- Proposed use of STC trust fund for fertilizer for an elm in Graydon and a paperbark maple at the train station
- Plan to check 2018/2019 tree plantings in areas B and C for stake and gator bag removal
- Proposed CFMP goals including a tree inventory and planting 1,000 trees
- Review of potential tree planting areas in the CBD following Franklin Avenue curb upgrades
Shade Tree Commission
The Commission reviewed preparations for an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) presentation to the village council. Members discussed the removal of 90 ash trees and the status of tree planting budgets and grants.
- Removal of 90 ash trees including locations on Eastern Ct., Abbey Ct., Oak St., and Whithill Rd.
- Budget allocations of $125,000 for tree removal and $110,000 for tree planting
- Pending $10,000 state grant for tree survey contingent on payment to Civil Solutions
- Arbor Day seedling distribution on May 1 at Graydon
- $250 expenditure from STC trust fund for a reusable train overpass sign on Franklin Avenue
Shade Tree Commission
The Commission reviewed the status of ash trees affected by Emerald Ash Borer and planned for Arbor Day seedling handouts. Members discussed budget allocations for tree planting and the potential for a tree well project in the Central Business District.
- Requested $125,000 in the budget for outsourced ash tree removal
- Allocated $110,000 in the 2021 village capital budget for trees
- Approved $3,500 by village council for Graydon elm treatments
- Proposed $2,500 estimate for concrete removal on Maple Avenue for tree planting
- Planned distribution of 100 tree seedlings on May 1st at Graydon
Shade Tree Commission
The commission discussed using a portion of the $110,000 tree planting budget for a tree inventory. Members reviewed the status of Emerald Ash Borer inspections and planned a future presentation to the village council.
- Proposed use of $10,000 from the $110,000 planting budget for tree inventory on county roads and village parkland
- Potential $125,000 capital budget allocation for ash tree removal
- Discussion of a $165,000 business improvement district for the Central Business District
- Proposed use of STC trust funds or 2021 operating budget for $3,500 in Graydon elm root and soil treatments
- Distribution of 100 tree whips on May 1, 2021, at the Graydon parking lot
Shade Tree Commission
The commission discussed treating 30-40 high-value ash trees and harvesting others to manage the Emerald Ash Borer. Members reviewed tree inventory estimates and potential grants for the Central Business District. The body also discussed a potential tree protection ordinance and the need for additional department manpower.
- Estimate of $19,000-20,000 for surveying trees on county roads
- Proposed state reforesting grant of $30,000-40,000 for the CBD
- Plan to identify 30-40 ash trees for treatment out of 550-600 village ash trees
- Goal to plant 350 trees annually for long-term canopy maintenance
- Proposed tree protection ordinance to be brought to the council agenda