Unofficial Mayor & Council Meeting Highlights April 10 2024

Held an open public Hearing on the Borough’s Open Space Application for field improvements at Hogan Park. Request is for $179K. Resolution approving the application was approved as well.

Read proclamation declaring the week of April 8th National Library Week in Northvale

Approved appointment of Brian Park to the Fire Department

Passed resolution accepting lowest bid for the Riverside Coop annual road paving program – DLS Contracting

Passed resolution entering into a 5-year agreement with Bergen County for certain tree removals

Established stipend program for firefighters for 3 years based on $183K SAFER program grant

Passed state DEP mandated ordinance revising how the Borough manages storm water

Passed state DEP mandated ordinance revising how salt and deicers are stored by public and private entities as well as residents

Passed annual ordinance fixing the salaries for Borough employees (non-police and DPW)

1st reading of ordinance establishing parameters and regulations for filming within the Borough

1st reading of ordinance modifying requirements for contractors for any street opening permits sought

1st reading of state DEP mandated ordinance establishing requirements for tree removal including the need for permits and replacing trees that are removed.

1st reading of an ordinance establishing a 3% surcharge on building permits for a period of 3 years to pay for state mandated software required by building departments for electronic permitting

Seeking volunteer groups for town clean-up days