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Saddle River council adopts two ordinances, awards contracts and introduces Lower Cross Road reconstruction project
Summary
The Borough of Saddle River approved two ordinances (fire department officer position and a sewer capacity charge), passed a temporary capital budget resolution, awarded several contracts including lawn service and trail work, and introduced a $395,386 capital ordinance for Lower Cross Road reconstruction funded in part by NJDOT grants.
The Borough of Saddle River council approved routine municipal business during its meeting, including adoption of two ordinances and the passage of a temporary capital budget.
The council adopted Ordinance 26‑1108, amending the borough code on fire department officers to create a third lieutenant position; the clerk said the ordinance passed second reading and will be published in the Feb. 13, 2026 edition of the record. Council members also adopted Ordinance 26‑109, described during the meeting as an amendment to borough code section 173 relating to a sewer connection or sewer capacity charge; that ordinance also passed second reading and will be published on Feb. 13, 2026.
The council approved Resolution 68‑26 adopting the 2026 temporary capital budget. Council approved routine minutes and the bill list earlier in the meeting by roll call.
On procurement and capital work, the council awarded a non‑consent contract (Res. 80‑26) to True Green for lawn service. It rejected the lowest bid for a multi‑purpose path expansion at Renla Park (Res. 81‑26) after finding the low bidder unqualified and awarded the work to the next responsive bidder; separately, Res. 82‑26 awarded bid 26‑01 for multi‑purpose path expansion at Ridlaw Park to Downs Tree Service Inc. The council also approved Resolution 83‑26 appointing co‑labor counsel.
Council introduced Capital Ordinance 26‑111 authorizing reconstruction of Lower Cross Road and appropriating $395,386 to be raised from New Jersey Department of Transportation grants and the borough’s capital improvement fund; the ordinance passed first reading and was scheduled for final passage at the March 16, 2026 regular meeting.
Committee reports included a report that the volunteer fire department acquired a retired drone through a federal transfer (the device’s serial tag traces to Langley Air Force Base/NASA); fire department members will pursue FAA Part 107 certification and an accreditation program before active use. PR and other committee updates, board of health and finance reports, and a motion to enter executive session under NJSA 10:4‑12 for attorney‑client privileged matters concluded the public portion of the meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes (multiple prior meetings): passed by roll call (listed council members voted yes). - Payment of bills: approved by roll call. - Resolution 68‑26 (2026 temporary capital budget): approved by roll call. - Ordinance 26‑1108 (fire department officers): adopted on second reading; publication to follow. - Ordinance 26‑109 (sewer connection/capacity charge): adopted on second reading; publication to follow. - Ordinance 26‑111 (Lower Cross Road reconstruction): introduced on first reading; $395,386 appropriation, final reading set for March 16, 2026. - Res. 80‑26: awarded to True Green for lawn service; passed. - Res. 81‑26: rejected lowest bidder for Renla Park path; passed. - Res. 82‑26: awarded to Downs Tree Service for Ridlaw Park path; passed. - Res. 83‑26: co‑labor counsel appointment; passed. - Res. 84‑26: motion to enter executive session under NJSA 10:4‑12; passed.
