Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-May 11, 2011 Issue

Wyckoff May 11, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Ordinance would set fees for movie crews in township by John Koster On May 17, the Wyckoff Township Committee will hear and probably adopt an ordinance that would establish the fee scale and permitted hours and days of filming for feature films, documentaries, TV commercials, and educational films to be made within the borders of the township. The basic filming permit would be $250, or, if the applicant expresses the need for a waiver for expedited filming on a rush schedule, $300. This covers only the application to the Wyckoff Township Clerk. The fees for the filming are graduated based on the type of film to be made and the film company’s anticipated revenue and/or ability to pay. The ordinance would set a $1,500 per day fee for those making feature films or television series, with fees of only $25 per day for recognized non-profit filming. The hours of filming would be set at 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with permission for night scenes stipulated in the licensing applications. The film company would have to be insured and would have to post a $2,000 bond for the cleanup after filming. One or more off-duty Wyckoff police officers would have to be hired for traffic control and other safety precautions at the site of the filming. The filming sessions would be limited to three days in a row, or no more than six days in a calendar year at any given location. Where the owner of the site and the applicant for the permit are not the same person, both would be liable for any violations of the stipulated conditions, with fines of up to $2,000 a day and a theoretical jail term of 90 days for repeat violations. Wyckoff officials noted that Franklin Lakes and Allendale, both neighboring communities, have served as filming venues for a number of TV shows and commercials and the township committee wanted to have an ordinance on the books. In recent years, various local communities have been used as venues for scenes for television shows and major motion pictures, TV commercials, student-made films, and documentaries. Correction: School Board election results The article regarding the Wyckoff Board of Education election that ran in the May 4 edition of Villadom TIMES included the statement that newcomer Karl Drehwing had been elected to a three-year term on the school board. That information is incorrect. Villadom TIMES regrets the error and any inconvenience it may have caused. Joey Grbic (left) recently completed his community service project. While visiting the Oasis Center for Women and Children in Paterson, he saw ﬁrsthand how volunteering his time went a long way towards helping others in need. Joey and his friend, Jonathon Park (pictured at right), who worked together on the project, are both third graders from Lincoln School and collected over 40 food bags from generous Wyckoff residents. Lending a hand Our Pool Company, LLC Openings & Closings • Weekly Maintenance • Salt Systems Expert Water Analysis • Chemical Treatments Thank you, Midland Park, for making our Grand Opening Bag of a great success! Turbo Shock Special thanks to with the purchase Mayor Monahan & of 4 bags. VFW Post #7086. With this coupon through 5-31-11 64 Godwin Ave. • Midland Park, NJ 07432 • 201-857-4747 Lic # 13VH06120900 FREE $25 Trade-In Special Clean out your garage and trade in any adult bicycle in any condition for $25 off a new adult bicycle, one per customer. 396 Franklin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ Across from Aldo’s Restaurant 5-11-11 Ester/Janine OurPoolCompany3x3(5-11-11) �� 3 x 3” �� Rev1 “One of NJ’s Largest and Most Complete Health Food Centers” �� 40th Anniversary Celebration �� 201-891-BIKE (2453) WE REPAIR ALL BICYCLE BRANDS Open Monday-Friday 10:00-8:00 Saturday 9:00-6:00 Wyckoff Cycle LLC �� Bikes for the Whole Family and the Pros �� Mon & Thurs 9-7 • Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 9-6