BOROUGH OF RAMSEY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September ...

determine if there are any regulations regarding children’s use of motorized electric scooters. Mayor
stated that he would ask the Borough Attorney to research this matter. Councilman Botta added that
in the DMV laws, they are classified as motor scooters and they do require a helmet and licensing.
Mayor suggested that the police could do an article for the next issue of the Ramsey Journal with
some information about that issue. Mr. Rennie then expressed his concern about lawn signs and was
upset about a telephone call he received threatening him. Councilman Ratto stated that no one
threatened Mr. Rennie and he should stop lying. Mayor stated that Councilmembers will have a
chance to comment after the end of the public comment. Mayor stated that he agreed with Mr.
Rennie and such threats were uncalled for, if they were made.
Randy Sterbinsky, 172 W. Oak Street, spoke about the Fire Department’s event, “Home for the
Holidays” which is scheduled for Friday, December 2 (raindate: Saturday, December 3) between
6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. with local Main Street merchants. We are looking to extend the closing of
Main Street for one more hour. Schools have been already discussing parade floats and we want to
make it a community-type thing. It does not cost anything to the town. Mayor stated that all of the
Councilmembers probably thinks it is a wonderful idea. Maybe at our next work session, you and
some of the merchants involved could come and meet with us at that work session. Councilman
Bisaillon stated that the window of time is a challenge but we will come up with a solution.
Councilman Ratto stated that Mr. Rennie could not even look him in the eyes, and Councilwoman
O’Brien was with me that day. Did I say anything threatening? Councilwoman O’Brien stated that
Mr. Ratto did not threaten Mr. Rennie. As we drove around, signs were being taken down. I said if
anyone of your guys are doing these things, they will be fully prosecuted if they get caught. By
“your guys”, I mean a party involved. I have police officers on alert. Did I say Mr. Rennie, your
guys are stealing signs? I never threatened Mr. Rennie. He cannot look me in the eyes.
Councilman Heller stated that it is hard to believe that Mr. Rennie would lie. He has known Mr.
Rennie for over 20 years and worked with him on a number of different topics. Mr. Rennie is as
honest as anybody I know. It is simply not in his blood.
Councilman Ratto added that if he was in the Republican Party, I am sure he would treat me the
same way.
Councilwoman O’Brien stated that the reason that she suggested that he call you, Doug, is because
I have so much respect for you. You have been respectful toward me and yes, he did say that we had
spoken with the police about people going onto private property and he did not threaten you directly.
This is getting very blown out of proportion. We are members of the same community. I do not
understand why politics in a little town like Ramsey has to get so nasty and ugly. It does not need to
be that way. We are not doing what we do for any self-serving reasons. We are doing it because we
love this town. We need to settle down.
Councilman Ratto added that it is very stressful for his family.
Mr. Rennie stated that he said he would investigate the problem and the conversation should have
been over. Your temper kept growing and….
Mayor Muti stated that he was going to end this discussion. Not seeing anyone else who wished
to speak, Mayor closed the public comment.
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