Richard Behrens

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. Communications filed included reports from the Bergen County Department of Health Services, Nursing Wellness Program, Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Animal Control. The Health Inspector provided updates on recent establishment inspections, noting satisfactory status for Bazzarelli following housekeeping and equipment checks, and confirming Bocadillo is open. An incident regarding a quarantined cat bite at Vanguard was reported as resolved. The discussion on the Rabies Clinic indicated a low turnout. New business involved determining the 2026 meeting schedule, with proposed dates set for January, May, September, and December, continuing with Zoom meetings. A resident raised concerns regarding water quality, sediment, and broken pipes related to pump station work in Little Ferry, and the Secretary offered to contact Veolia via the Building Department. A public hearing was held with no attendees wishing to be heard.

The Reorganization Meeting agenda included the swearing in of two appointed members and the election of the President and Vice-President for 2026. Key resolutions passed involved the appointment of the Attorney for 2026 and the setting of the 2026 meeting dates, specifically for the second Mondays of May, September, and December. Communications received from Bergen County departments, including Health Services and Animal Control, and the Registrar of Vital Statistics report were filed. The board also received a report from the Health Inspector and reviewed statistics for dog licenses issued.

The meeting addressed various topics, including communications from different entities, formal actions taken at an executive meeting, and new business consent resolutions. Key actions included authorizing the submission of a strategic plan for the Municipal Alliance grant, setting dates for the Sine-Die and Reorganization Meetings, approving payments for construction work and stipends, and authorizing the purchase and installation of equipment for the Police Department and Municipal Building. Additionally, the council discussed matters such as agenda items, traffic light easements, capital ordinances, shared service agreements, and the relocation of a bus stop. An ordinance was introduced to amend traffic regulations, and a public hearing was held.