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Allendale council reintroduces accessory‑structure ordinance, approves grant application and consent agenda, and swears in new officer
Summary
The Allendale council reintroduced Ordinance 25‑07A to increase side‑yard spacing for accessory structures, approved a Bergen County Open Space grant application for Crestwood Park tennis courts and a consent agenda (streetscape payment, concessions change order, reassessment contract), and authorized and conducted the swearing‑in of Patrol Officer Anthony Cardin.
The Allendale Borough Council on April 10 reintroduced Ordinance 25‑07A to tighten side‑yard spacing for accessory structures and approved several routine items in a single consent motion, including a Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund grant application to rehabilitate Crestwood Park’s tennis courts.
Council action: on motion and roll call the council introduced Ordinance 25‑07A (amendments to accessory buildings/sideyard setback) and approved Resolution 25‑114 to file the county grant application. The council then approved the consent agenda, which the mayor said contained final payment for streetscape phases four and five, a change order for the Crestwood Park concession stand, and renewal of the reassessment appraisal contract.
Funding and projects: the mayor noted a moderate increase in Crestwood Lake fees and said the borough will seek another grant to complete the final streetscape phase; she also said the concession‑stand roof is installed and the project includes a change order for siting and related adjustments. The borough’s affordable‑housing trust fund was authorized to spend $90,000 to rehabilitate the property at 98 Elm Street (the mayor said police officers will no longer have to respond to that address).
Personnel: the council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to swear in Patrol Officer Anthony Cardin; the authorization passed by roll call and the mayor administered the oath during the meeting. The police chief and lieutenant welcomed Cardin and the council took photographs following the oath.
Context and next steps: none of the items approved on April 10 committed the council to specific construction timelines; the borough will pursue grant awards and follow procurement and contracting requirements for approved payments and change orders.
Ending: the council opened general public comment, heard a resident question about six‑foot fences and other land‑use matters, and adjourned.
