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Allendale council adopts $995,000 bond ordinance, parking rules and tax‑exempt BAN resolution
Summary
At its Feb. 13 meeting the Borough of Allendale council approved three ordinances on second reading — including a $995,000 bond ordinance for public improvements — introduced a salaries ordinance for first reading, and approved a $5.758 million bond‑anticipation note resolution. Votes were recorded by roll call.
The Borough of Allendale council on Feb. 13 approved multiple routine measures including a $995,000 bond ordinance to fund public improvements and a tax‑exempt bond‑anticipation note.
Acting Mayor Liz Holman opened the meeting and the council moved to adopt Ordinance 25‑01, a bond ordinance that would appropriate $995,000 for various capital projects including improvements tied to Crestwood Lake and dispatcher equipment. The ordinance was read for second reading and, after no public comment, passed by roll‑call vote.
The council also approved two traffic‑related ordinances on second reading. Ordinance 25‑02 amends Chapter 252 of the Borough Code governing vehicles and traffic to update parking rules at the community center; Ordinance 25‑03 creates a five‑minute curbside pick‑up spot downtown in front of Terry O'Connor Realtors intended for ride‑share and delivery drivers. Both ordinances passed on second reading after no members of the public spoke.
The council introduced Ordinance 25‑04 for first reading, which would amend Chapter 53 to set salaries, wages and compensation for borough officers and employees for 2025; the ordinance was approved for introduction and will return for a later public hearing.
In related finance action the council approved Resolution 25‑84, designating a $5,758,000 bond‑anticipation note dated Feb. 21, 2025 and payable Feb. 20, 2026, as a qualified tax‑exempt obligation under the Internal Revenue Code and authorizing borough officials to take necessary steps to affect compliance.
A consent agenda containing routine approvals — including a grandstand parking lot repair contract, Ramadan crescent lighting for Feb. 28 through the end of March, and a Dec. 5, 2025 holiday walk with waived vendor fees — was approved in a single roll‑call vote; one council member recorded an abstention on a consent item.
Votes at a glance • Ordinance 25‑01 (bond appropriation $995,000) — approved on second reading (roll call: Councilman Yakarino yes, Councilman Oul/Otul yes, Councilwoman Hman/Homeman yes, Councilwoman Lisa Solo yes, Councilman Delawio yes; one member recorded an abstention at an earlier vote on minutes). • Ordinance 25‑02 (parking/community center) — approved on second reading (unanimous among voting members present). • Ordinance 25‑03 (five‑minute parking downtown) — approved on second reading (unanimous among voting members present). • Ordinance 25‑04 (salaries, wages, compensation) — introduced and approved for first reading. • Resolution 25‑84 (BAN $5,758,000, tax‑exempt designation) — approved.
The council chair closed the agenda items after votes and moved to committee reports and public comment. The meeting adjourned following public comment later in the session.
