Village Council to Discuss Fire Truck Purchase

The Ridgewood Village Council will be meeting Wednesday night and appears to have a fairly light plate on its hands.

Among the discussions expected to take place includes the possible purchase of a new ladder truck for the fire department.

Fire Chief Jim Van Goor appeared before the council over the fall and . The council previously allocated capital funds – about half of which have been – to the process.

It could take a year for a truck to arrive once it's ordered Van Goor stated, adding that refurbishing the existing truck could cost between $500,000 and $700,000 and still not meet accepted safety standards.

Other items of note on the agenda (attached at right):

• Discussion on the 4th of July Committee
• Possibly moving the bus stop on E. Ridgewood Ave.
• Improvements to the taxi stand ($7,500)
• Village Hall architectural restoration RFP bid
• Purchase of vehicles for Ridgewood Water

The council will meet on the fourth floor of at 7:30 p.m.