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August 1, 2005 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL The meeting was called to order and the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act given by Mayor Castleman at "Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the mailing of a notice to the Asbury Park Press and The Two River Times, by filing same with the Clerk of the Borough of Little Silver and by prominently posting said notice on the bulletin board of the Borough Hall, all since The salute to the flag was led by Mr. Galante and followed by a moment of silence. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon, Attorney Bennett and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: Mr. VanWinkle Motion to suspend Regular Order of Business: Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Gilmour Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Mr. O’Scanlon made a recommendation to appoint Lt. Giblin to Captain of the Little Silver Police Department, on behalf of the Police Committee. Motion to Confirm:: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. Bitman Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Mayor Castleman administered the Oath of Office to Lt. Giblin. Mr. O’Scanlon made a recommendation to appoint Justin Bradley as Academy Trainee, Little Silver Police Department. Motion to Confirm: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Mayor Castleman administered the Oath of Office to Justin Bradley. Mayor Castleman presented a Resolution to the Little Silver Emergency Medical Services, thanking them for their efforts in saving a victim of a train accident. The resolution was adopted at a previous meeting of the Mayor and Council. Motion to resume Regular Order of Business: Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Roll Call: Present: Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon, Attorney Bennett and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: Mr. VanWinkle PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER X, “TRAFFIC” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on Motion hearing be opened: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing open and called for comments. Seeing none, she called for a Motion to close the hearing. Motion hearing be closed: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. Bitman Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None Mayor Castleman declared the hearing closed and called for a second reading. Mr. Biehl introduced for second reading by title only: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER X, “TRAFFIC” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None Public Remarks on the Agenda: None Consideration of Minutes for Regular Meetings and Executive Sessions (if any) of Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Consideration of Minutes for Regular Meetings and Executive Sessions (if any) of Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Communications: None Student remarks and brief remarks from other members of the Public: None Resolution - Payment of Bills and Claims, Mr. Galante offered this resolution in favor of the payment of the following vouchers which have been properly authenticated and presented for payment representing expenditures for which an appropriation was duly made in the budget adopted by the governing body, including any emergency expenditures in the said appropriation for this payment of said vouchers and which the Municipal Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available to pay the same from each designated appropriation. Check Disbursements Operating – Current Year $ 168,111.14 Operating – Prior Year 1,019.97 School Taxes 0.00 Capital 24,877.43 Grant 0.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 79,295.97 Escrow Projects 150.00 Payroll of Void Checks: 7965 Lawes Outdoor Power Equipment - $ 130.78 Manual Checks: Master Escrow – Palatial Homes $ 6,321.77 Wire Transfers: Total $ 1,503,814.52 I hereby certify that there are sufficient funds available to pay the above listed vouchers as submitted. Lynn Marie Gale, C.M.F.O., Chief Financial Officer. Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. Gilmour Council and Public Discussion: None REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: FIRE, FIRST AID, INSURANCE AND NEWSLETTER (Board of Health, Emergency Management and Public Affairs): Mr. Galante reported that the fire siren had been struck by lightening and had been damaged significantly. Also damaged were the keyless entry system and some electrical equipment belonging to the Fire Company. POLICE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (Library Trustees): Mr. O’Scanlon, no report. BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, EQUIPMENT, STREET LIGHTS (Safety Committee, Drug Alliance, Environmental Commission & Open Space): Mr. Gilmour, no report. PERSONNEL (Business & Professional Association, Local Assistance, Recreation, Waterfront Committee, Downtown Development Committee, Little Silver Cross Acceptance Liaison): Mr. Bitman reported that the Thunder Baseball All Star Baseball Team had traveled to PUBLIC WORKS (Planning Board, Mr. DeNoia, no report. FINANCE AND BUDGET AND INSURANCE (Property Maintenance, Shade Tree Commission, Finance Advisory): Mr. VanWinkle, absent, no report. Council and Public Discussion: None Mayor's Report: Mayor Castleman read the following Resolution: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSULTING GROUP TO CONDUCT A RESTORATION STUDY OF THE PARKER BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver as follows: 1. That Cultural Resource Consulting Group is hereby granted permission to conduct a study of the condition of the Borough-owned Parker Homestead in order to determine the need, if any, for further restoration. 2. That no expenditure of funds by the Borough will be required for the costs of the aforesaid study as a private donor has committed to paying all expenses relating thereto. 3. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following: a. Cultural Resource Consulting Group (Attn: Emily T. Cooperman, PhD) b. Borough Attorney Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. Gilmour Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Old Business: (Note: Mr. O’Scanlon exited the meeting at Mr. Biehl read the following: R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that a Resolution designating salaries for employees of the Borough of Little Silver adopted on May 16, 2005 be and is hereby amended as follows: ADD: (Effective Date Frank (Class II) Stephen G. Greenwood IV Special Police Officer $ 14.50/hr (Class II) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer as her authority to make the necessary payroll changes. Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. Galante Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour Negative: None Abstentions: None New Business: ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED UPON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 65, Mr. Biehl noted that upon introduction same would be advertised according to law, posted on the Borough bulletin board, and held over for a public hearing on Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT UPON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 23, LOT 25 ON THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH TAX MAP Mr. Biehl noted that upon introduction same would be advertised according to law, posted on the Borough bulletin board, and held over for a public hearing on Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. DeNoia Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous (Note: Mr. O’Scanlon returned to the meeting at ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT UPON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 65, LOT 4 ON THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH TAX MAP Mr. Biehl noted that upon introduction same would be advertised according to law, posted on the Borough bulletin board, and held over for a public hearing on Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Consent Agenda: Mayor Castleman announced that the following Resolutions would be approved by Consent Agenda, with the exception of the Resolution for the Appointment of Hearing Officer, which was tabled until the September 6, 2005 Regular Meeting. Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. Bitman Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None RESOLUTION
WHEREAS recent legislative activity has delayed certification of tax rates throughout WHEREAS there exists no date certain as to when rates will be determined; and WHEREAS there will be a delay in the printing and receipt of the municipal tax bills which will result in a delayed mailing of the bills to the residents; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the grace period for the third quarter taxes be and is hereby extended until twenty five (25) days after the mailing of the bills. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on February 5, 2002, the Borough of Little Silver and the Borough of Red Bank entered into an Inter-Local Services Agreement regarding the employment of a Shade Tree Enforcement Officer; and WHEREAS, the Shade Tree Enforcement Officer currently provides services to the Borough of Red Bank for one-half day per week; and WHEREAS, the current level of service is insufficient to adequately satisfy the needs of the Borough of Red Bank; and WHEREAS, the Boroughs of Little Silver and Red Bank have negotiated an addendum to the Inter-Local Services Agreement which provides that the Shade Tree Enforcement Officer’s provision of services to the Borough of Red Bank increase from one-half day per week to one and one-half days per week and that the Borough of Red Bank’s contribution to the Shade Tree Enforcement annual salary of $28,633.50 increase from thirty-five to fifty percent; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Mayor and the Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an Addendum to the Inter-Local Services Agreement between the Boroughs of Little Silver and Red Bank for the Shade Tree Enforcement Officer to provide services to the Borough of Red Bank for one and one-half days per week and that the Borough of Red Bank’s contribution to the Shade Tree Enforcement Officer’s current annual salary of $28,633.50 will increase from thirty-five to fifty percent. R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that a resolution designating salaries for employees of the Borough of Little Silver adopted on May 16, 2005 be and is hereby amended as follows: DELETE: (Effective
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