Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 2, 2011 Midland Park After months of discussion, the Midland Borough Council last week finalized the projects that would be done at the Dairy Street recreation area with Open Space and Recreation Trust Fund moneys that were awarded in 2009. A formal decision had to be communicated to the county agency that administers the grant by month’s end or the funds would have been forfeited. The $100,000 grant, to be matched dollar for dollar from the borough’s own open space fund, had originally been secured for a canopy to cover one of the basketball courts adjacent to the DePhillips Center. The project was withdrawn following opposition from neighbors, and the Council finalizes Dairy Street field improvements borough amended its application to cover general improvements at the recreation area instead. The bulk of the funds will be used to replace the 1930s bleachers at the Johnny Vander Meer field and the storage area underneath, and replacing the retaining wall at the junior baseball field. Additionally, a handicapped-accessible door will be provided at the side of the DePhillips barn leading to the bathrooms near the football storage area. Bids for this project were awarded in September at a cost of $134,350. With the additional funds, approximately $35,000, the council has decided to replace the backstop and upgrade the sprinkler system at the senior field, and purchase a new scoreboard. If additional funds are remaining, the fencing from first to third base will be replaced, and new fencing will be erected at the end of the parking lot leading to the playground. If no funds remain for these two projects, they will be included in next year’s open space application, Borough Administrator Addie Hanna said. The administrator said that the decision to replace the backstop had been influenced by DPW Foreman Rudy Gnehm, who determined that project to be of a higher priority than the fencing. Mayoral, council candidates (continued from page 8) “I am completing my third year as councilman. In three years I missed one meeting and never accepted town benefits. I was fortunate to be born and raised here and to have grown up in this community. My family has had four generations living in this town. I hope to have the opportunity to serve another term, and if elected, I will continue to serve with an open mind.” Kamp has resided in Midland Park with his wife Laurie since 1985, and together they have raised their five children, who have each attended the Midland Park school system. He is currently the managing principal in Kamp Consulting Solutions, LLC, after 30 years in the investment industry. Kamp has served the community in many capacities, including board of education trustee (nine years), Church of the Nativity trustee and finance committee chair, Cub Scout den leader, coach and volunteer. O’Hagan has been a resident of Midland Park for 41 years. He has been a councilman for 22 years, and previously served on the board of adjustment for 20 years. He holds a B.S. in Economics and Business Administration and created and owned two separate businesses. His volunteer / community service includes membership in the Midland Park Lions Club since 1976, including terms as past-president and treasurer; past president of the MP Chamber of Commerce; co-chair of the town Christmas Display since 1977; and assisting with the Meals on Wheels Program. He has been married to Janet O’Hagan for 43 years; they have two children and two grandchildren. Junta has lived in Midland Park for 29 years and is the current captain and 13-year member of the Midland Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He has served on the Midland Park Shade Tree Committee for six years and is a member of Faith Reformed Church, Midland Park. He is employed by Village of Ridgewood Street Division. Monahan is a 17-year resident who together with his wife of 20 years, Colleen, are raising three children, ages 10-14, who attend Midland Park’s Public Schools. Joe has served as mayor of Midland Park for last four years and as such sat on the Planning and Library Boards as well as chaired the Northwest Bergen County Mayors Association. He and his wife are parishioners of Nativity and have served in various roles related to the Education Foundation, PTA and Recreation. Since 2009, Monahan has worked at Ralph Lauren as VP of Operations and Administration after 21 years at Liz Claiborne in various executive positions in supply chain and finance. Monahan received his engineering degree from NJIT and MBA in Finance from Rutgers. Papapietro was born and raised in Midland Park and has lived here for over 43 years. He is Director of Investment Operations - Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry. Previously, he was employed by Bankers Trust Company and Deutsche Bank as a vice president in the institutional trust and custody business for 26 years. Volunteer/community service includes membership in the Midland Park Lions Club, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer, treasurer of Midland Park Republican Club, former member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and also volunteered work for Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. He is married to his wife Ilona and has three stepchildren and two step grandchildren.