Allendale council adopts ordinance allowing community center rentals and backs grant for Crestwood tennis courts

The Allendale Borough Council on May 8 adopted Ordinance 25-08 on second reading and approved a grant application to Bergen County for tennis-court rehabilitation at Crestwood Park.

Clerk Linda read the ordinance amending borough code sections that govern public places, recreational facilities, fees and rules to provide structure for community-center rentals and related revenue. Mayor Amy Evolinski opened the ordinance for public comment; no members of the public spoke. The council moved and seconded to adopt the ordinance on second reading and recorded roll-call votes in the affirmative.

The council also approved Resolution 25-133 to submit a Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund application for Crestwood Park tennis-court improvements. The resolution was opened for public comment (none), moved, seconded and approved by roll call.

Council approved the consent agenda, which included: authorizing disposal of surplus equipment via GovDeals, trade-in authorization for police equipment, hiring two seasonal DPW employees to prepare Crestwood Lake for opening, approval of July 4 celebration arrangements, and two change orders for the Crestwood concession stand (one noted as an electrical item and the other for a gas-related safety cap). Council members noted the concession stand work and expected to award a concessionaire at a future meeting.

Mayor Evolinski also noted pending purchases for an electric flashing pedestrian sign and other small municipal purchases included on consent items. No citizen objections to the ordinance, grant application or consent items were recorded during the meeting; the actions will allow the borough to proceed with planning and procurement tied to Crestwood Lake and downtown pedestrian improvements.

The council adjourned after public questions and brief reports.