Ridgewood public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board
The Board accepted a proposal to create "Linda’s Grove," a natural area with a bench and greenery funded by $10,560 in donations. The Board also approved the minutes from the November 29th meeting.
- Accepted proposal for Linda’s Grove memorial
- Approved November 29th minutes
Citizens Safety Advisory Committee
The committee established its 2023 meeting dates and designated Councilmember Reynolds as the council representative. Members discussed ongoing infrastructure projects and agreed to add a system for documenting safety issues to the January 2023 agenda.
- Set 2023 meetings for the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM
- Unofficially designated Councilmember Reynolds as Council Representative for 2023
- Agreed to add documentation of safety issues and member observations to January 2023 agenda
- Reached consensus to retain current bracket heights for Smart Street NJ displays
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Board approved variance applications for home additions and garage construction at 573 Barnett Place and 564 Cliff Street. Two other residential applications were carried to February 2023, and two others were carried to January 2023.
- Approved addition and coverage variance at 573 Barnett Place
- Approved new garage, driveway expansion, and wall alterations at 564 Cliff Street
- Carried application for 679 Ellington Road to February 14, 2023
- Carried application for 645 Hillcrest Road to February 14, 2023
- Carried application for 97 Washington Place to February 14, 2023
- Carried Outfront Media LLC application to January 31, 2023
- Carried Zuravliovas application at 647 Newcomb Road to January 24, 2023
- Memorialized resolutions for 276 Edwards Street and 290 Lakeview Drive
Fields Committee
The Fields Committee will consider the winter gymnasium schedule, a field policy revision for lighting, and fall equipment storage including goals and knack boxes. The committee will also receive an update on the Board of Education scheduling policy and hear a presentation from Scott Bisig on field scheduling and the master library.
- Discussion of field policy revision for lighting
- Winter gymnasium schedule to be determined
- Fall equipment storage including goals and knack boxes
- Update on BOE scheduling policy
- Presentation by Scott Bisig on field scheduling and master library
The committee reviewed field scheduling processes and equipment storage. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during the meeting.
- Tabled field policy revisions for lighting pending changes from Jeff
- Requested youth sport groups update administrative contacts and facility needs via Google document
Planning Board
The Board voted to recommend two ordinances to the Council regarding Highway Commercial Zone signage and affordable housing provisions. Additionally, the Board requested more signage and revised landscape plans from Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church.
- Recommended approval of Ordinance #3928 regarding Highway Commercial Zone signage
- Recommended approval of Ordinance #3929 regarding Affordable Housing provisions with formatting changes
- Requested additional 'no idling' signs and a revised landscape plan from Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Adopted minutes from October 18, 2022 and November 1, 2022
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment did not grant or deny any new applications during this meeting. Several hearings regarding carports, ponds, and home additions were carried to future dates for further review or modification.
- Adopted minutes from November 8, 2022
- Carried ELRAC, LLC/Enterprise Rent-a-Car carport application to February 14, 2023
- Carried Wojtek & Barbara Auerbach koi pond application to January 24, 2023
- Carried Michael & Kerry DeVincenzo addition application to January 24, 2023
- Carried Mario Maggia & Azahara Martinez addition application to December 13, 2022
- Carried Pollard, 679 Ellington Road hearing to December 13, 2022
- Memorialized resolutions for Ohrel (444 Eastgate Road), Colletta (77 Fairmount Road), and Uhrich (315 Kensington Drive)
Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board
The Board approved the October 2022 meeting minutes. A sub-committee was established to research the village's memorial program due to overcrowding of memorials in parks. The Board also discussed lifeguard staffing for Graydon Pool and updates to tree planting projects.
- Approved October 2022 minutes
- Approved motion to research park memorial overcrowding and report findings
- Established memorial trees/benches sub-committee consisting of F. Mortimer and L. Kloak
Citizens Safety Advisory Committee
The committee discussed ongoing road and sidewalk projects, including the Franklin Avenue Corridor and Glen Avenue sidewalks. Members reviewed a report of a driver ignoring a crossing guard at Franklin Turnpike and Nagel Street. No formal votes were recorded.
- Requested Police review speed enforcement history and take appropriate measures
- Suggested Engineering consider adding In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs (MUTCD R1-6a)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved variance applications for home additions at 444 Eastgate Road and 77 Fairmount Road. An application for additions at 315 Kensington Place was denied. One application for a new garage at 564 Cliff Street was carried to a future meeting.
- Approved one-story addition at 444 Eastgate Road (with 2 members voting against)
- Denied one and second story additions at 315 Kensington Place
- Approved two-story addition at 77 Fairmount Road
- Carried application for new garage at 564 Cliff Street to December 13, 2022
- Withdrawn application for 246 Mountain Avenue
- Carried application for 645 Hillcrest Avenue to December 13, 2022
- Carried application for 545 N. Maple Avenue to November 29, 2022
Fields Committee
The Fields Committee will consider a policy revision for lighting at RHS fields and receive an update on the BOE scheduling policy. The winter gymnasium schedule and a field scheduling master plan are also on the agenda.
- Field Policy Revision for Lighting – RHS discussion
- BOE Scheduling Policy update
- Field Scheduling Master Library presentation by Scott Bisig
- Winter Gymnasium Schedule
The committee discussed the installation of turf blankets as a pilot program for winter field preparation. Members also discussed potential extensions to field lighting hours and the creation of a subcommittee to manage the process.
- Approved October 4, 2022 minutes
- Initiated pilot program for turf blankets at Somerville, Kenilworth, Brookside, and small BF fields
- Proposed extending lighting hours to 8pm or 9pm on Maple, Stevens, and High School fields
- Proposed creation of a lighting subcommittee
Planning Board
The Planning Board adopted the Village of Ridgewood Master Plan. The Board also memorialized resolutions for the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church and Tasko Enterprises, LLC.
- Adopted Resolution of adoption of the Village of Ridgewood Master Plan
- Memorialized resolution for Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church site plan with revisions regarding landscape plan submission, light shields, and E-V charging stations
- Memorialized revised resolution for Tasko Enterprises, LLC
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Board approved two applications for home additions involving building area and setback variances. Two other public hearing applications were carried to future dates, and five resolutions were memorialized.
- Approved addition at 279 West End Avenue with conditions (6-1)
- Approved second story addition at 185 Katherine Road (6-1)
- Carried Outfront Media, LLC application to December 13, 2022
- Carried John Mahoney/Sign Art Graphix application to November 22, 2022
- Memorialized resolutions for 525 Wyndemere Avenue, 113 Circle Avenue, 527 W. Saddle River Road, 408 S. Pleasant Avenue, and 369 Ponfield Place
Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board
The Board approved the September 2022 meeting minutes. Director N. Bigos reported that contracts for fall tree planting were awarded to Eastern Landscape Contractors and Downes Tree Service. The Board also reviewed the 2023 Capital Departmental budget request of $1,000,009.19.
- Approved September 2022 minutes
- Awarded Central Business District tree planting bid to Eastern Landscape Contractors (90 trees)
- Awarded residential tree planting bid to Downes Tree Service (192 trees)
Citizens Safety Advisory Committee
The Citizens Safety Advisory Committee discussed several ongoing safety and traffic matters, including the Franklin Avenue Corridor project status, a $148,000 NJDOT grant for pedestrian/bike safety, and removal of two agenda items due to resolved issues. No formal votes or decisions were taken; all items were informational or referred for further review.
- Removed parking map proposal from agenda after positive results from BOE/Rec efforts
- Removed Morningside Road/Hamilton Road traffic control changes after Engineering found insufficient warrants
- No changes recommended for cross-hatching at Ackerman Avenue/Doremus Avenue
- No changes recommended for East Ridgewood Avenue/Broad Street four-way stop conversion
Fields Committee
The Fields Committee is meeting to review the fall field schedule and facility maintenance. The body will discuss a new Board of Education scheduling policy and revisions to the light ordinance.
- New BOE Scheduling Policy
- Fall Field Schedule
- Fall Facility Maintenance including equipment safety inspections
- Revisions for the Light Ordinance
- Daysmart Field Scheduling App (Cancelled)
Fields Committee
The committee is reviewing updates for the fall field schedule and youth sports group processes. Discussions include facility maintenance, equipment safety inspections, and upcoming village master plan adoption.
- Field scheduling app update for youth sports groups
- Fall field schedule changes and updates
- Maintenance of BOE/VOR fields
- Safety inspection of equipment
- RHS Sports Schedule/Fall 2022
Fields Committee
The Fields Committee is meeting to finalize decisions regarding a field scheduling application and resolve spring and summer field schedule conflicts. The body will also discuss the placement of portable toilets for the fall.
- Field Scheduling App business decisions and training
- Summer Day Camp (June 28 – August 5)
- Maroons Soccer Tournament (June 17-19)
- PBA Fundraiser (September 10 and 11)
- Fall portable toilet locations
Fields Committee
The committee will discuss turf fields for the Stadium, Stevens, and Maple Park. The agenda also includes reviewing spring varsity schedules and a proposed summer field schedule.
- Turf Fields: Stadium, Stevens, and Maple Park
- RHS Final Spring Varsity Schedules/Championship Play
- Proposed Summer Field Schedule
- Field Scheduling App demonstration
- Open Space Master Plan follow-up
Fields Committee
The committee is reviewing spring/summer field schedules, including RHS varsity schedules and summer camp applications. Members are also receiving updates on the Citizens Park/Veterans Field opening delay and a field scheduling app.
- Update on Citizens Park/Veterans Field delayed opening
- Progress update on Field Scheduling App
- Open Space Master Plan public meeting on April 21 at Village Hall
Fields Committee
The Fields Committee is meeting to discuss the delayed opening of Citizens Park/Veterans Field and review spring field schedules. The body will also receive an update on a field scheduling app and the summer camp application process.
- Citizens Park/Veterans Field opening delay to April 15th
- RHS Spring Varsity Schedules
- Draft Spring Field Schedule
- Field Scheduling App progress update
- Summer Camp Application Process
Fields Committee
The Fields Committee is meeting to discuss the delayed April 15th opening of Citizens Park/Veterans Field. The body will also review a draft of the spring field schedule and the Athletic Fields and Recreational Facilities Use Policy.
- Delayed opening of Citizens Park/Veterans Field on April 15th
- Draft Spring Field Schedule
- Update on Field Scheduling App
- Review of Athletic Fields and Recreational Facilities Use Policy
- Appointment of Fields Rep to Open Space Committee
Fields Committee
The committee will review spring 2022 field use requirements for RBSA, MSC, and RLA. Discussion includes the potential opening of Orchard School Field and a review of facility use guidelines for coaches.
- Traffic Safety presentation by Police Lt. Heath James
- Spring 2022 field use requirements for RBSA, MSC, and RLA
- Orchard School Field spring opening discussion
- Review of Facility Use Guidelines for coaches
- Review of Athletic Fields and Recreational Facilities Use Policy