Colleen Ennis

The meeting, which was a recessed portion of the December 16, 2025 Regular Meeting, addressed several administrative and personnel matters under the Consent Agenda. Key resolutions involved the approval of various items, including budget appropriation transfers and vouchers. Significant actions included the appointment of Christopher Cron as Police Sergeant, Kyle Moore as Police Lieutenant, and Troy Seifert as Chief of Police, with effective dates spanning December 2025 and January 2026. The council also authorized the execution of a Settlement Agreement with Esequiel Cortez. Furthermore, the agenda included recognition for Joseph Oravetz for 50 years of service in the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department and the naming of the Citizen of the Year.

The Reorganization Meeting included the swearing-in of newly elected Council Members, Angela Smith and Alyson Courtney Wingate. Key agenda items focused on the Mayor's appointments, subject to Council confirmation, for various boards and committees, including the Board of Health, Library Board of Trustees, Board of Adjustment, Environmental Advisory Committee, Waldwick Access For All, and Office of Emergency Management. Further actions involved the election of the Council President, designation of Standing Committees and Liaison Representatives, and the approval of a Consent Agenda containing numerous resolutions. Resolutions covered establishing the Cash Management Plan, designating official depositories, fixing interest rates on delinquent taxes, water rents, and sewer charges, adopting the 2026 Temporary Budget, and awarding non-fair and open professional services contracts for Borough Attorney, Labor Attorney, Engineer, Auditor, Bond Counsel, Public Defender, Planner, and Affordable Housing Administrative Agent. The meeting also formalized participation in the Bergen County Mutual Aid Plan and adopted the official Notice of Tort Claim form.

The meeting included approval of the minutes from October 22, 2025. An extension request for 63 E. Prospect Street was reviewed, where Mr. Rogoff requested a one-year extension due to increased construction costs. The Board approved the one-year extension to January 22, 2027.

The agenda includes discussion of a resolution designating Harrison Avenue Redevelopment, LLC as a conditional redeveloper and authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and Escrow Agreement. Also covered are changes of signatory for grant agreements with Bergen County, a shared services agreement with Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority for pump station inspection services, and the release of a dumpster escrow. The council will also discuss the renewal of the group dental benefits program, a water overpayment refund, budget appropriation transfers, and payment of vouchers. An ordinance to amend the code regarding dogs in parks will be up for public hearing, and a closed session is scheduled to discuss possible purchase of real property.

The meeting included a presentation from the Waldwick Community Alliance showcasing Waldwick's history and appreciation to various organizations. Discussions covered the possibility of negotiating a PILOT for the Harrison Avenue Development project. An update was provided on a water timeline and hydraulic study performed by H2M. The Municipal Clerk thanked poll workers and others for their help with the General Election and the Emergency Food Drive. Resolutions were approved, including those related to the consent agenda, road resurfacing program, CDBG grants, and tax overpayments. An ordinance to amend the code regarding dogs in parks was introduced. The council discussed the Water Committee meeting schedule and a potential Town Hall. There were also discussions regarding the Mayor's recusal from a conversation on Harrison Avenue. Public comments were heard on various issues, and the council entered a closed session for contract negotiations.