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Paramus Environmental Commission approves Bee City USA application and pledges to curb pesticides
Summary
The Paramus Environmental Commission voted to advance a Bee City USA application, commit to drafting a local ordinance and pledged to reduce pesticide use on municipal properties; staff will prepare the application and fee payment.
The Paramus Environmental Commission voted May 6 to move forward with a Bee City USA application and to pursue a local ordinance aimed at protecting pollinators.
Commissioner Sofiya Haque moved to advance the application and Commissioner Elisa Giblin seconded; the motion passed with all in favor. Commissioner Haque said the commission will "fill out the application, pay fees and put together a draft ordinance," and commissioners agreed to a pledge to cut down on pesticide use on borough property.
Nicole Smith, borough staff, advised the commission to consult the Shade Tree Commission about municipal pesticide practices before finalizing any ordinance language, and commissioners discussed following the Montclair municipal model for implementation. Smith said staff would check existing municipal policies and provide guidance on implementation steps.
The action requires follow-up: the commission must complete and submit the Bee City USA application, draft ordinance language for the borough, identify fee payments, and confirm any necessary interdepartmental coordination before formal adoption. No timeline for formal ordinance introduction was specified during the meeting.
The commission also recorded routine procedural items at the start of the meeting, including roll call and approval of the April 1 minutes, which passed by unanimous voice vote.
