Storms on Council's Radar Wednesday Night

The Ridgewood Village Council has a mighty big agenda on Wednesday night, most related to the storm.

It's not the storm you might be thinking of – the council agenda features no fewer than five items regarding Hurricane Irene.

Stormy day at Village Hall...

Among the topics – emergency appropriations in damages on flooding, an introduction to a capital ordinance to replace the , funds allocated to restoring Veteran's Field, as well as an amendment to the original emergency resolution for Irene costs. The costs of Irene could total seven figures (a million bucks).

There's a high probability residents will also be discussing the ongoing damage to the latest storm in October, though it's not specifically listed on the agenda. Village sources have told Patch the October snowfall has strained village workers and the overtime expenses will be big – perhaps eclipsing the over $220K mark of Irene. (Workmens comp and worker overtime is also on the agenda.)

...You'll see fire...

Other agenda discussions include the possible purchase of a ladder truck, which has been met with some questions since the idea was kicked around in late 2010. Resident Roger Wiegand has pushed the village to consider making upgrades to the existing ladder truck as opposed to dropping around $1 million on it. Fire Chief Jim Van Goor will be giving a presentation to the council tonight.

...And you'll see rain...

In other news, Village Manager Ken Gabbert will be . The previous water hikes have triggered lawsuits by Wyckoff and the other communities in the Ridgewood Water umbrella. The hikes could be another five percent, we previously reported.

...And chat about fast food, cars and sewage

And what kind of meeting would it be without a spirited discussion on parking issues or the fast food ordinance? Overnight parking is on the agenda, as is the fast food ordinance. The latter recently drew news after the .

Additionally, there's a discussion to discuss the purchase of police cars as well as a purchase of a 2012 Ford Explorer for the Engineering division, and a few trucks to be used as snowplows.

Finally, the council will chat about a sewage and sump pump ordinance.

The council will meet at the Sydney Stoldt Court Room in the fourth floor of Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.