The council meeting opened with no public comments as the floor was offered to the attendees. Shifting to the administrative report, the council covered a series of routine agenda items, including the approval of contracts for tree services and cleaning supplies, and the renewal of liquor licenses. Additionally, the town is set to submit a grant application focused on pedestrian safety improvements.

A notable part of the meeting involved updates on the town’s infrastructure and environmental efforts. The council discussed the adjustments in the recycling center’s hours for the upcoming summer and the dispatch of estimated tax bills. A major talking point was the concern over water conservation, with talks of Ridgewood water potentially imposing stage three water restrictions due to the discernibly low reservoir levels. The council is pursuing road improvement programs and grant applications and has been working on a tree protection and removal ordinance.

The council then transitioned to discussing several community events and recognitions. The senior lunch was received with positive remarks from the local senior community, who showed appreciation for the council’s support. Baseball Day was another event that earned praise, being deemed a success for the township, with acknowledgment to the teams and coaches.

The most newsworthy item was the scholarship presentations. The Chamber of Commerce awarded three scholarships, totaling $4,000, and the rotary scholarships committee awarded an impressive $116,000 to students from Wyckoff and Midland Park. The council also made note of the upcoming graduation ceremonies for eighth graders and high schoolers.

In addition to the scholarships, the council briefly acknowledged the planning board’s meeting outcomes, which included the approval of Cornerstone Church’s application for standby generators and parking lot work. A patriotic nod was given to the flag retirement ceremony conducted by Boy Scout Troop 77 and the court of honor for the Caniso brothers. Furthermore, the council discussed the significance of swearing in Rory Cavin as chief for the day, honoring the young sixth grader who is battling an illness.

Environmental concerns were also on the agenda, with the Wyckoff Environmental Commission meeting touching upon a second cleanup day and the resignation of the board president. The council then addressed the library board meeting and community baseball tournament, as well as the flag ceremony on Flag Day.

The town’s legal counsel updated the council on the draft tree removal replacement ordinance, urging members to review it. The council also discussed the installation of a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the Len house and the storm sewer extension on West Shore.

As the meeting drew to a close, a motion was put forward to adopt a resolution and enter into a closed session. This motion received affirmative votes from the council members.