November 21st, 2023 Council Meeting Blog
Hi Ringwood! Here are our blog notes from our November meeting. We wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are so grateful to be able to continue to serve our community. Thank you!
Old Business:
The council passed an ordinance to enter a lease agreement with St. Catherine’s Parish Center for two years to be used as an interim community center for our residents. This costs $7,000 a month and includes use of the gym, stage, kitchen, and storage areas. A survey from the Borough will be going out soon to see what activities our residents are interested in.
New Business:
An ordinance to amend Chapter 28 Stormwater Management regulations of the revised ordinances of the Borough of Ringwood to include Section 14- Privately Owned Salt Storage. This is state mandated and doesn’t affect our DPW, Only privately owned salt storage.
Resolutions:
The council approved several Chapter 159 grants including:
2023 DOT Grant for $508,590.00
Open Space Grant for Stonetown Field Parking Lot for $99,000.00
AWARE ASAP Municipal Alliance for $16,552.96
DMHAS Youth LeadershipMunicipal Alliance for $10,605.10
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Grant for $2,035.60
Our loader that loads salt into our DPW trucks is over 15 years old, deteriorated from the salt, and is no longer working properly. The council approved to replace it for $165,584.00 from Foley CAT in Piscataway, NJ.
Notes:
Community Coffee Chat with Mayor Noonan and Deputy Mayor Landis on Saturday, November 24th at Ringwood’s Dunkin’ Donuts from 9-10am. Free doughnut sponsored by Matteo-Landis for Ringwood Council.
Our second round of Hometown Hero Banners for our local veterans is live. If you are interested in purchasing a banner, please go to ringwoodnj.net and click on Hometown Hero Banners towards the bottom of the page for the form. All forms are due by December 1st. Please contact Mr. LaCorte or Councilwoman Kerr if you have any questions.
We would like to congratulate the Garden Club for their 50 years of service.
We would also like to congratulate Councilman Rubacky for his National award with Rebuilding Together and for his consistent hard work and for always volunteering his time for our community.
Regards,
