MONTVALE—A nearly $1.7 million bond ordinance was approved unanimously by Borough Council members May 31 that provides funding for a new fire engine pumper, two new police sport utility vehicles, and various recreational field improvements.
The ordinance appropriated $1,690,000 for improvements to police, fire and recreation department needs, including $1,605,000 in bonds or notes to finance most of the cost.
Approximately $1.4 million is appropriated for fire department needs, including $1,300,000 for the purchase of a triple combination pumper, plus related costs and expenses; $53,000 for the purchase of mobile, portable radios, plus related costs and expenses; and $42,000 for the purchase of turnout gear, plus related costs and expenses.
Approximately $137,000 is appropriated for police department needs, including $96,000 for the purchase of two sport utility vehicles; $21,000 to purchase an unspecified number of carbine rifles; and $20,000 to purchase an unspecified number of plate reader cameras.
Approximately $158,000 is appropriated for five recreational field projects. These include: $45,000 for Huff Park playground upgrades; $40,000 for improvements to Memorial Drive Tennis Courts; $28,000 for upgrades to Fieldstone restrooms; $25,000 for improvements to basketball courts; and $20,000 for bocce ball court shade coverage.
In other action, council introduced an ordinance to designate two new “Stop intersections” and to prohibit U-turns at Fox Hill Road, Lark Lane and Wren Way, based on a study by Colliers Engineering & Design, borough engineer.
Temporary signage at those intersections “had a positive impact on the slowing of traffic in the affected area,” notes the ordinance, and permanent signage including Stop signs, All-Way Stop and No U-Turn signs will be installed at each location.
The borough engineer and Montvale police chief also recommended that the Village of Chestnut Ridge, N.Y., place similar signage at Fox Hill Road and Wren Way.
Council introduced the ordinance 5-0 on May 31. Councilman Chris Roche abstained.