This is the best meeting. Okay, let's have a roll call, please. >> 12, 2025. Mayor Dylan >> here. >> Councilwoman >> here. >> Councilman >> here. Councilman is not here. Councilman
>> here. Councilwoman >> here. >> Councilwoman Woods >> here. >> Thank you. Do the flag. I'll ask Woods to lead us. >> I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the
republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of all citizens to have advanced notice of and to attend all meetings of public bodies
at which any business affecting the public is discussed or acted upon in accordance with the provisions of this act. Notice of this meeting of the mayor and council was published in the Bergen record and the Spurban News on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Do we have approval of minutes?
I make a motion to approve the minutes from the meeting held on October 22nd, 2025. >> And I second. >> Thank you. Any comments or changes? >> Not hearing any. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutw,
>> yes. >> Councilman Popp, >> abstain. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> abstain. >> Councilwoman Woods, >> yes. >> Um, actually, Council Cus has to abstain. I'm so sorry about that. Thank you. Yes. Thank you. >> Uh, communications.
>> I'd like to make a motion to accept the communications as as in the agenda. >> Second. >> Thank you. Any comments on the communications? >> Okay. I just want to say that we accept with regret um the retirement of Jack
Dagistorio, the RAMPW superintendent and burough engineer. Okay. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk. >> Yes. Counciloman. >> Yes. >> Councilomano. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman. >> Yes.
>> Councilwoman Wood. >> Yes. >> Thank you. We'll open it up to public comment. Anyone wishing to address the governing body, please give your name spelling the last name and address. Please speak in an honorable tone and address your comments to the chair. There will be five minute time limit per speaker unless reduced because of the
volume of business on the agenda. Please note public comment is your time. Out of respect and fairness to all. There will be no interruptions or questions answered during your time. No time shall be seated to anyone else and no time shall be saved for later use. Any responses may be given during the
governing body's comments later in the meeting or shared by the chair. The burl clerk is the official timekeeper. Okay, there's no one in chambers for public comment. Is there anyone on the line? First call for comments from anyone on the line.
Not hearing anyone. Second call for comments from anyone on the line. Third and final call for anyone on the line for public comments. Not hearing anyone, I will close public comment. Let's move on to the advertised public hearing for final consideration of ordinance 242025.
Thank you, Madame Mayor. Final ordinance number 24-2025. An ordinance amending chapter 7 of the code of the bureau of Ramsey, Bergen County, New Jersey, so as to establish section 7-45 entitled skateboards, scooters, motorized vehicles, or
devices. Having been brought up for public hearing and all persons interested in having been given an opportunity to be heard, pass final reading by title and that said ordinance be adopted as an ordinance of the Burrow of Ramsay. And be it further resolved that the burough clerk be and she hereby is directed to cause a copy of the title
of said ordinance to be published in an official newspaper of the burrow in the manner provided by law together with a notice of the date of introduction and adoption of said ordinance. >> I'll second it. >> Thank you. Any comments on this ordinance? >> I think it's a wonderful start, Madam Mayor.
>> All right, Mr. Vose. >> Sure. A couple comments. This ordinance establishes a code section to provide regulation and guidance on the increase in operation of electrical bicycles, scooters, and similar motor powered devices on public streets, sidewalks, and other public public and private
property throughout the burrow. The ordinance is intended to improve the overall safety of roadways, sidewalks, and other public facilities, and will promote the general safety and well-being of the operators, pedestrians, motorists, as well as residents and visitors. This is a comprehensive ordinance with some key
components being that these low-speed electric powered bicycles and scooters are prohibited on burough sidewalks in burough parks and other areas that are unless they are specifically marked allowing their usage. The overall intent is not to penalize the operators of
these electric powered devices but again to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. >> Thank you. All right. Um I will now open this up to the public for comment. Is there anyone from the public in uh
wishing to comment on ordinance 24 2025? There's no one in the chambers. So I'll now open it up to anyone on the line. First call for public comment on ordinance 242025. Second call for comments on ordinance 24 2025.
Third and final call for comments on ordinance 242025. Okay. Not hearing aim. I will close the public hearing. Can we please have a roll call? >> Council woman. >> Yes. >> Council Gutter. >> Yes. >> Council.
>> Yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Wood. >> Yes. >> Thank you. I hereby appoint Michael Santangela to the Ramsey Rescue Squad and resolution. >> Uh thank you, Madame Mayor. Uh, be it resolved that resolution 196 2025
through and including 204 2025 having been considered by the governing body of the Burough of Ramdy D and are hereby passed and approved. There's a special permit request this evening. Request from Boy Scout Troop 31 to post signs at North Central Avenue Main Street and
Franklin Turnpike from November 24th through December 15th for the upcoming Christmas tree sale. And there are no block party requests this evening. I'll second that. >> Thank you. Any comments on the consent? [Applause]
>> Not hearing any. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk. >> Yes. >> Council Got. >> Yes. >> Councilman Pablo. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman. >> Yes. >> Thank you. Okay. Let's move on to
committee in finance. Committee and Leaison reports. Uh finance administration. Councilman Gut. Thank you once again, Madame Mayor. My report for this evening, uh, first I want to wish, uh,
Jack Daggerero well, the Ramsey DPW superintendent well on his retirement. Thank him for his years of service to the barrel and congratulate Michael Santangelo on his appointment to Ramsey Rescue Squad. Uh, for the library board, the annual Halloween Boo Bash event was a huge success. The children's room was
transported into a familyfriendly haunted house. There were 350 people in attendance. Friends of the Ramsey Library, used book and jewelry fall sale went very well. All proceeds go to supporting the library services, specifically the summer reading program, the museum pass program, and the Sunday
afternoon concert series. Other events in October were music bingo with about 50 people in attendance, and a Medicare informational program with about 25 people in attendance. Uh the library director is working with various new book vendors. Uh there was a com comedy
night fundraiser last Friday, November 7th. I will get more details at the next meeting. And lastly, on November 20th, the library is hosting a Thanksgiving tie party. Residents can check the library's website for fall programming. The recreation commission winter basketball registration is open through
December 15th and wrestling registration is open o al also open through December 15th available through team snap with season running from January to early March. Halloween parade was coordinated with the fire department and held on October 25th in the morning including a
trunk or treat. Uh the Ramsey Farmers Market open from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. through this month November starting in December. Arrows will change from 10:00 a.m. to 1 pm. Uh the tuck to truck event was held on October 26, sponsored by the Ramsey Juniors. Second chance toy
collection sponsored by Ramsey Environmental Committee. Uh green team is on November 16th. And come and check out all the great vendors that are attendance at each at the market each and every Sunday as well as crafts for children and music and usually a
nonprofit organization is in attendance. That's my report for this evening. >> Thank you. Does anybody have anything for public safety for Councilman Kilman? >> Madame Mayor, I do. >> Okay, let me pass this down to you then. Thank you, Councilman.
>> Thank you. This is Coun President Council Peter Kilman's public safety report about new Ramsey ordinance amendment 24-2025. The mayor and council in collaboration with the Ramsey Police Department and the Ramsey Board of Health approved a
new ordinance amendment 20-2025 this evening. This amendment establishes new rules for electric scooters, ebikes, skateboards, and other motorized personal devices in public spaces aimed at improving safety and promoting responsible use within the Burough of
Ramsey. As the use of electric scooters and bikes continues to grow, local officials have heard concerns from residents and recognized the need for clearer safety regulations on streets, sidewalks, and in public parks. The proposed ordinance is designed to ensure
the safety of pedestrians, riders, and drivers. Clarify where these devices can and cannot be used, encourage responsible riding practices, and proper parking. This comprehensive ordinance includes several key provisions such as
the prohibition of low speed electric powered bikes and scooters on burough sidewalks, the town's bike path, and in burough parks unless specifically designated areas allow their use. The goal is not to penalize operators of
these devices, but rather to foster, as burough administrator said, a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. It's important for all adults who own or operate these vehicles as well as parents or guardians of minors to carefully review the details of this
ordinance. And secondly, from President Kilman, the public safety comments regarding the new emergency services complex. The design team continues to make strong progress on the Ramsey Emergency Services Complex project. They are working on a revised concept that
remains within set budget parameters despite ongoing inflation and rising construction costs. Once the design phase is completed, it will be presented to the full mayor and council as well as to the public. Following an internal review of the proposed plan and bid
package, the bureau will submit the materials to the state office of the controller for approval before proceeding to the bidding phase. At this time, there is no estimated timeline for when these steps will occur. That is Council President Kilman's report for this evening. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Building Planning and Zoning. Councilwoman Woods. >> Thank you, Madame Mayor. I have a very short report tonight. Um, I want to wish Jack Daggerero well and hope he has a wonderful retirement. We will miss him. Um, congratulations to Michael Santangelo on his appointment
um to the uh Ramsey Rescue Squad. The senior trustee meeting will be tomorrow. Um, they're looking forward to their senior lunchon on December 2nd. And uh the design review board will meet on November 25th and zoning board of
adjustment uh meeting for November 19th is canled. And that concludes my report, Madame Mayor. >> Well, thank you. You're welcome. >> Now goes back to >> Oh, Judy. Sorry, wrong way. >> To Councilwoman Cusk. Thank you very much. Thank you. >> Um I attended our b This is Councilwoman
Cusk. I attended our burough's veteran day veterans day ceremony on Tuesday 11th of November. Thank you veterans for your courage, sacrifice and dedication to protecting our freedom. Congratulations to our appointment and thank you for your service to our
Ramsay. Michael Santangello for Ramsey Rescue Squad and Jack Dagastero. I have so enjoyed working with you. Thank you for all that you have done for our world. Um please note that our search team are hosting a drive up and drop off food
collection and the event is ongoing. started on Tuesday at the municipal pool lot. It's going on till 8:00 this evening and through tomorrow, Thursday, 5 to 8:00 p.m. The donations will be shared between the Center for Food Action and St. Paul's Church. A big
shout out of gratitude to Jake Englishman, coordinator of our Ramsey Office of Emergency Management um for for working with this event. My report tonight will be an update regarding planning board, shade tree commission and board of public works.
The planning board meeting on November 4th. There were several waiverss which were approved and the next planning board meeting and the last of the year is the 2nd of December 2025. Our shade tree commission met on the 16th of October. The next meeting is 20th November. And Ramsey is a tree city now
for 30 years. for the board of public works that last met on the 20th of October. The next meeting is November 17th. Per and poly florinated substances POS are a large group of humanmade chemicals and their persistence in the
environment is a concern. The EPA has set forth POS water quality limits impacting our wellwater supply. H2M, our architectural and engineering firm, is collaborating with the Ramsey Water Department on how treatment on treatment solutions for our well fac
This evening, ordinance 25-2025 is being introduced for our Arrow Road water treatment facility. Our bureau's PAS projects are under consideration for low interest loan opportunities from the New Jersey I Bank. The lead service line replacement project continues.
Our BPW is continuing the planning and implementation measures to comply with NJD's lead service line replacement mandate which requires all lead service lines in the water system be replaced by 2031. Ramsey leaf pickup and removal began on
the 13th of October. Please help make this effort safe and efficient. refer to the annual fall leaf pickup posted in October on the burough website which will provide a schedule of the leaf collection program. Please also be aware that piles of leaves should be should not be placed in a manner which could
impede public safety or clog our storm water drains. If the leaf pickup timing does not meet your schedule, leaves may be taken to the Ramsey Recycling Center located in the rear of the main street commuter lot. Thank you, Madam Mayor. Thank you.
it on down. Public and governmental relations, Councilwoman Poppy. >> Thank you, Madame Mayor. Last night, my daughter and I went to ShopRight and we bagged up a whole bunch of groceries and we brought them down to
the food donation drop off. Jake Englishman was there. He said that they are having an amazing turnout. Um, and that the C team is basically running it on their own and they're doing an amazing job. So, we're very proud of
them and um, I'm glad that I was able to do that with my my little daughter last night. It was very nice for us. Um, I would like to congratulate Jack Dagister on his retirement. He will be missed and we thank him for his service.
Um, thank you to Michael Santan Aljo for um, you know, volunteering for the Ramsey Rescue Squad. Um, Stigmafree is running an event called Celebrating Seniors this Saturday at the community
center from 11 to 1. They already have six 60 seniors signed up to attend. So they will be going in for um bagels and fruit and coffee and it will be an opportunity to celebrate them. The um
Ramsey Municipal Alliance will meet on November 24th and we have the Ramsey Journal is printing now. Um so that should be in mailboxes by sometime the end of next week. I would like to thank
Meredith, Erica, and Kelly from the burrow for all of their assistance and technical support. This is a mammoth undertaking and having their their help with this is just um just incredible and I'm very thankful
for their time and dedication. And that concludes my report. Thank you. >> Thank you. Health, Education, Social Services, Councilman Popo. >> Thank you, Madam Mayor. I also would like to congratulate Jackieo on his retirement and thanking him for
his service and also congratulations to Michael on his appointment. I'll start off with uh Reife. They wrapped up their soccer season last week and they will begin their basketball season in January and right now are working on dates for a
couple of events um that they're trying to schedule. Environmental we I just have two updates. Styrofoam collection reminder this Saturday 11:15 from 11 from 9:00 am to 11:00 a.m. at the Ramsey train station. And also a plastic toy
drive at the Ramsey Farmers Market on Sunday 11:16 from 9:00 a.m. till noon. And board of ed, our next meeting is 11:18 Tuesday. That'll wrap up my report. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. Okay. for my comments. Um,
thank you and congratulations to Michael Santangelo for his appointment to Ramsey Rescue Squad and to Burough Clerk Bendian. Thank you so much. Another great job on election day. I know you put a lot of work and time into it and it's absolutely exhausting, but you do a
phenomenal job. So, thank you. Um, I one of the things that was on the consent resolutions tonight was a transfer of $250,000 from the burough's affordable housing trust fund to Ramsey Housing, Inc. That is um the final
payment that we're making on the new affordable I'm sorry, in the new six unit special needs housing project across from Burl, across from the police department. And just to make everybody aware, this money does not come out of tax dollars. It's actually from construction fees and we're by law we
have to put the money into the trust fund and we can only use the money in the trust fund for specified you things and this is one of them and I'm happy to announce that um there's going to be five Ramsey residents in there and then the sixth resident lives in Allenale but
his parents live in Ramsey and they are all slated to move in on January 1st. >> Awesome. So, I'm looking forward to having the ribbon cutting. As you guys know, this is a project that's been near and dear to my heart that we've been working on and trying to accomplish for
years and years and years. And I'm so thankful that we are able to partner with Ramsey Housing, Inc. and United Way of Burking County to accomplish this because there's such a need, there's such a der of housing for special need adults. So, this is going to be great.
uh burough administrator and I toured it a couple of weeks ago with the president of uh Ramsey housing and and they're beautiful. The finishes, they're they're just it's beautiful and they have a beautiful common space in there. Um so we're going to actually look into bringing cooking classes for them uh for
the residents to get them comfortable cooking their own meals. So that's something I'm working on. Um let's see. Thank you for mentioning the C collection. I was actually there yesterday and I was happy when I pulled in. There's a car in front of me. That car left. I pulled in and right behind me was another car and they were hopping
over there. So, I'm glad about this response that people have been so generous. Um, and Jake just, you know, he was able to coordinate with Donna Shiffano at Ramsey, I'm sorry, at St. Paul's because they have the food bank there and then also with Sharon Vogle at
Center for Food Action. So, Jay coordinated with both of them, both food pantries in the area. I'd also want to mention that at the touch of truck, I was there and believe it or not, the most popular vehicle was the John Deere
front loader more so than the um rescue squad, a brand new ambulance or the fire truck. They liked the front loader. >> Okay. Um >> like it a lot. >> Oh, there you go. See, grand approved. >> Typical. Now, and regarding the ebike
and e- scooter, the Ramsey Police Department has been working on a PowerPoint presentation to roll it out to the community. They're going to be rolling it out to um in the with the board of ed through the schools and hopefully we'll make that presentation available for people. I'm actually
considering maybe doing a rave alert because I want people to be aware of this ordinance and that we're going to take this very seriously. Unfortunately or fortunately, you know, Rams, we have had a few accidents with these scooters, but thankfully nobody was seriously injured. That's not the case in Floren
Park. They've had two deaths in Floren Park with kids on e scooters. So, um that's why we're taking this very seriously and making sure that we crack down so everybody is using the road safely and really that the ecooters and
the ebike riders are aware of the rules of the road that they must comply with. So, we'll get there. Um, and remind everybody before Miss Bendy and Ken is that our next council meeting is on Monday, November 24th. We're not meeting on that Wednesday because it's the night
before Thanksgiving. >> And that's all I have. Thank you for our administrator, Mr. Bose. >> Thank you, Madam Mayor. Like to comment on a couple uh the resolutions on the agenda tonight. I know the mayor commented on the Ramsay Hunt housing
contribution resolution. Uh resolution 200 on the agenda was the approval of employment contracts for our new chief and captain of the police department. Chief Bice and Captain Hines are have been in their new positions effective of November 1st. They're no longer covered
by the general PBA agreement covering all other police officers. We've ne negotiated agreements for the remainder of 2025 and 2026. uh consistent with the maturity of the PBA agreement and recommend the contracts for approval which they were
approved at the earlier consent resolution. Resolution 202 is an approp appropriation transfer. This resolution is a budget transfer simply reallocating funds between line items in the 2025 budget. It does not have any tax impact.
It shifts funds from lines that are underspent to other lines where actual expenses may exceed what was originally anticipated. Therefore, we've made offsetting adjustments to other discretionary line items to mitigate the increases and remain with our netneutral budget.
Resolution 203, I know a number of members have commented, is accepting the retirement of uh Jack Dagaster, our engineer DPW superintendent QPA, uh retiring at the end of the year. We're in process of finalizing how these functions and responsibilities will be
filled moving forward and we'll have further information at upcoming meetings. Uh we have two ordinances on the agenda tonight. Ordinance for introduction, ordinance 25 of 2025 is a bond ordinance authorizing the water system treatment
improvements for PAS at the Arrow Road Water Treatment Facility. The ordinance authorized the issuance of bonds in the amount of 3,250,000 for water treatment improvements in accordance with recently enacted EPA mandates and new regulations regarding
treatment for and elimination of PAS compounds in the water supply. The board of public works or BPW had actively proactively addressed POS and some of its water supply wells in accordance with the NJD PAS limits a few years back
when they were announced. Federal EPA limits are lower than NJ D and the BPW has been working with its professionals on plans for treatment on additional supply wells that were compliant under the NJD levels but now will not meet the
lower federal EPA limits. The BPW's professionals have completed the design plans and public bid package for the Arrow Road facility treatment project. This ordinance authorizes funding for this project. The BPW is also working with the state through its
IBA bank for this bond funding. It's a very competitive process with limited funding, but allows for lower interest rate financing for these water treatment projects and the potential for principal forgiveness on the project debt. We will continue to pursue this IBAN funding to help mitigate the cost to our residents
who are also our water system customers. Uh, ordinance 26 is also on the agenda tonight for introduction. This amends chapter 2 in section 2-32.2 regarding the organizational structure of the Ramsey Police Department. This ordinance adds a third lieutenant to the
command structure authorized in the bureau code for the department. The third lieutenant would be designated by the chief of police that is an administrative lieutenant. Some of the responsibilities of this position would be to supervise all civilian staff, the dispatch community communication center,
the officer in charge of the traffic bureau, as well as assist the captain with Oprah and discovery requests. Over the last number of years, there's been a significant increase in the administrative time demands on police departments on a number of fronts. This amending the ordinance will help the bureau to address this need and maintain
the high quality department we have. I would also um as a number of members have comment and thank Meredith for all of and Kelly for all of their work on election day. It's an extremely long day, but her planning and work is weeks
or even months in advance. So, she's extremely prepared, takes it very seriously to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to exercise their right to vote and the process runs smoothly and she does an outstanding job. And thank you. >> Thank you. And that would conclude my comments.
>> Thank you, Mr. Bl. >> Clerk, I will say we certainly could not do election day without police department and the DPW. I appreciate everybody's help. >> Thank you. Let's move on to introduction of
ordinances. Ordinance 25. I'm sorry. Yeah. 20 25 2025. >> Uh thank you madam mayor. This is the introduction of ordinance 25 2025. Uh say that five times fast. It resolved that an ordinance entitled BOD ordinance
to authorize the undertaking of various water system treatment improvements at the Arrow Road Treatment Facility in by andor for the water sewer utility of the Burough Ramsey in the county of Bergen State of New Jersey to appropriate the sum of $3,250,000
to pay the cost thereof to authorize the issuance of bonds to finance such appropriation and to provide for the issuance of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds. pass the first reading by title and that said ordinance be further considered for
final passage and adoption at a regular meeting of the mayor and council to be held on the 24th day of November 2025 7 p.m. prevailing time or as soon after as the matter can be reached at the initial building in said burrow. And be it further resolved that the burough clerk
be and she hereby is instructed to publish in an official newspaper of the burrow in a manner provided by law a copy of said ordinance together with notice of introduction thereof and notice when the same will be considered for final passage and adoption. >> I'll second that. Thank you. Do you have
any comments in addition to the bill administrators? uh nothing beyond that. But I would like to just reiterate um federal administrators uh last couple lines of his comments that uh there are lower interest rates on this financing
available and the potential for uh principal forgiveness on the project debt. Those are big items for the borrow. >> Okay. Thank you. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk. >> Yes. >> Councilman Gutw. >> Yes. >> Council Pablo. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman,
>> yes. Councilwoman Woods. >> Yes. >> Thank you. Ordinance 26 2025. >> Yes, Madame Mayor. Be it resolved that an ordinance entitled an ordinance amending chapter 2 of the code of the burough of Ramsey County of Oregon State of New Jersey and
more specifically article 3 subsection 2-32.2 there of entitled appointments. will pass the first reading by title and that said ordinance be further considered for final passage and adoption at a regular meeting of the mayor and council to be
held on the 24th day of November 2025 700 p.m. prevailing time or as soon after as the matter can be reached at the municipal building and said burrow. And be it further resolved that the burough c clerk be and she hereby is
instructed to publish in an official newspaper of the burrow in the manner provided by law a copy of said ordinance together with notice of introduction thereof and and notice when the same will be considered for final passage and adoption.
>> I'll second. >> Thank you. Any comments in addition to the burough administrator? No, ma'am. Thank you. Roll call, please. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Councilman. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman.
>> Yes. >> Thank you. We don't have any unfinished business or new business. Can we please have a motion to motion to adjurnn, Madam Mayor? >> A second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Okay. Thank you. Have a good night, folks.