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Elmwood Park council adopts municipal building restricted‑areas ordinance on first reading
Summary
The Elmwood Park Mayor and Council introduced and passed on first reading an ordinance allowing the borough to designate restricted areas within municipal buildings and require signage; a final hearing is set for June 12, 2025.
The Elmwood Park Mayor and Council introduced and passed on first reading an ordinance that would let the borough designate parts of municipal buildings as restricted areas and post signage to limit public access.
The ordinance, introduced as ordinance 25‑11 and described at the meeting as “address[ing] access to the building,” passed on a roll‑call vote. A final public hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building.
Staff member Mike told the council the measure fills a gap in the current code by allowing the borough to formally mark offices that hold confidential records and keep the public out of those portions of municipal hall. “So this is to address access to the building. Right now, there’s no ordinance in place that permits the borough to designate portions of municipal hall as a restricted area,” Mike said.
Council President Pellegreen moved the ordinance and Councilman Fasolo seconded. The roll call showed all members present voting in favor: Councilman Fasolo; Councilmember Colavec; Councilman Sampson; Councilwoman Sheridan; Joycey; and Council President Pellegreen. Motion carries on first reading.
If adopted on final reading, municipal staff said the police chief and appropriate borough officials will determine which specific areas should be designated and have signage posted to inform the public.
