Council to Declare Emergency Cleanup of Animal Shelter

The is expected to declare an emergency cleanup of the during its regular meeting Tuesday night.

At the last council meeting on Sept. 13, Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Society (BASS) President Ellen Ribitzki that the health department had advised her that employees and animals should not be in the quarantine building due to mold resulting from . Borough Administrator Ted Ehrenburg confirmed the mold issue and said the animals were temporarily re-located at the (DPW) building.

During a special meeting last Tuesday, the council agreed to pay BASS $2,500 so that BASS could continue operating the shelter for the next month. The council is working  through competitive contracting. 

When asked when she expects the council to make a decision, Council President Linda Huntley said "Hopefully at the end of this month."

The council is also expected to discuss the status of the competitive contracting for animal shelter services and general maintenance of the animal shelter at Tuesday's meeting.

Also on the agenda, the council will discuss interlocal agreements with Pompton Lakes and vote on authorizing bids to purchase a new garbage truck.

The council will be discussing whether to declare a state of emergency resulting from Hurricane Irene and establish a date to thank borough employees for their work during and after the storm.

During the meeting, the council will accept the resignation of Building Inspector William Fleck and will discuss appointing Michael Taback to fill his unexpired term. The council will also thank Tax Assessor Barbara McNamara for her years of service with the borough.

The council will meet at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at Borough Hall, 101 Hamburg Turnpike. To see the full council agenda, click here.