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August 15, 2005 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL August 15, 2005 The meeting was called to order and the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act given by Mayor Castleman at 8:13 P.M. "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 January 3, 2005." The salute to the flag was led by Mr. VanWinkle and followed by a moment of silence. Mayor Castleman asked for consideration of the family of former resident Stuart Deans, who passed away recently; the O’Connor family, who lost their home in a recent fire; the Hendrickson family; and Tom Suska. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon, Mr. VanWinkle, Attorney Bennett and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: None Public Remarks on the Agenda: None Consideration of Minutes for Regular Meetings and Executive Sessions (if any) of July 5, 2005: Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. Galante 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, August 15, 2005 Mr. VanWinkle 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 $ 40,667.39 Operating – Prior Year 0.00 School Taxes 1,147,644.45 Capital 2,069.22 Grant 0.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 403,860.77 Escrow Projects 3,892.50 Payroll of 8/12/05 $ 125,414.06 Void Checks: RXR Check # 1499 - $ 623.33 RXR Check # 1439 - $ 1,869.99 Manual Checks: $ 0.00 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $1,721,055.07 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. VanWinkle Second: Mr. Gilmour Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: FIRE, FIRST AID, INSURANCE AND NEWSLETTER (Board of Health, Emergency Management and Public Affairs): Mr. Galante, no report. 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, no report. PUBLIC WORKS (Planning Board, ADA, Parker Homestead Liaison, Recycling): Mr. DeNoia, no report. FINANCE AND BUDGET AND INSURANCE (Property Maintenance, Shade Tree Commission, Finance Advisory): Mr. VanWinkle, no report. Council and Public Discussion: None Mayor's Report: Mayor Castleman reported that there was a bad fire at the O’Connor home on Bernard Terrace, where the family lost everything, and she commended the Fire Department, as well as the Fire Departments of Shrewsbury, Oceanport, Ft. Monmouth, Fair Haven and other towns that were there, who also sent the EMS and Ladies Auxiliary. She also commented that the neighbors had been generous. Mayor Castleman also reported that the website is running, and commended Kathy Pearson on an outstanding job. Other Reports: Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of July 2005: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $10,307,368.00 Total Monthly Receipts 1,303,416.00 Total Monthly Disbursements 2,047,978.00 Cash on Hand End of Month $ 9,562,806.00 He noted that the majority of the Borough’s invested funds are in the New Jersey Cash Management Fund at an average rate for the month of 3.21%. Old Business: None New Business: Consent Agenda: Mayor Castleman announced that the following Resolutions would be approved by Consent Agenda. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver requires a State certified composting or mulching location for the disposal of leaves for the fall and spring (2005-2006) leaf season; and WHEREAS, the Borough Recycling Coordinator has solicited a quote from Overbrook Farm, Colts Neck, NJ in the amount of $2.75 per cubic yard for compacted leaves and $2.50 per cubic yard for non-compacted leaves; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(s) allows the Governing Body to negotiate a price without public advertising for bids through a recycling program, including leaf composting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Overbrook Farm in the amount of $2.75 per cubic yard for compacted leaves and $2.50 per cubic yard for non-compacted leaves for the fall and spring (2005-2006) leaf season be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Sickles Market did previously post a cash Maintenance Bond in the amount of $510.00 for improvements to the Cold Dry Storage to Block 17, Lot 9 in the Borough of Little Silver; and WHEREAS, by letter dated July 28, 2005 by the Borough Engineer recommended release of the Maintenance Bond subject to payment of all outstanding bills; and WHEREAS, all fees have been paid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Cash Maintenance Bond for Improvements to Block 17, Lot 9 in the Borough of Little Silver in the amount of $510.00 be and is hereby released; 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 check be drawn to the owner of record representing the veteran’s tax deduction granted by the Tax Assessor on August 2, 2005 as follows: BLOCK LOT NAME & LOCATION AMOUNT 49 3 Ormond Clemons $ 250.00 24 Monroe Ave. Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough: Rosemary Brewer, Little Silver Environmental Commission, stated that a letter from the DEP had been received at the end of July regarding the pond dredging at Parker Homestead. She also questioned if the Planning Board has the authority to change the Ordinance regarding setbacks for the proposed townhouses. Mr. Bennett explained that an Ordinance to change it could be introduced after the Planning Board review. Mrs. Brewer further questioned when the public would be permitted to comment on the Ordinance, Mr. Bennett and members of the Council clarified the process. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Michael D. Biehl Administrator/Clerk | |||||||||||||||
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