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North Haledon residents press council on storm sewer ownership and sidewalks
Summary
Residents raised infrastructure concerns during public comment: a videoed storm sewer led the borough engineer to say he believes the pipe was not installed by the borough, while a resident urged the council to add sidewalks on Sicomac Road; the mayor said he would consider sidewalk work for next year.
Council Member Bruce O. Iacobelli moved (second: Jacqueline Roscio) to open public comment at the Sept. 17 work session, and the council voted to allow members of the public to speak.
Resident Walter Stanslaw of 5 Romaine Road asked about a previously discussed storm sewer. Borough Engineer Joseph Pomante described the results of video inspections and said he "still believes that this pipe was not put in by the Borough." Mayor Randy George agreed to repair the portion of pipe adjacent to the catch basin "but only at the beginning," indicating a limited borough response while the ownership question remains.
Resident Pat Licata of 54 Sicomac Road urged the council to consider sidewalks for pedestrian safety on Sicomac Road between Graham Avenue and Pleasant View. Mayor George said he was "happy he made [him] aware of the conditions" and that sidewalks would be considered for next year's road projects.
After public comment the council voted to close the floor. The minutes record the questions, the engineer's assessment that the pipe likely was not borough-installed, and the mayor's direction to make a limited repair near the catch basin; the record does not show a formal council vote on broader repairs or a sidewalk commitment.
