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July 18, 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. Bitman and followed by a moment of silence. 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 Motion: Mr.Bitman Second: Mr. VanWinkle Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Communications: Mr. Biehl read a letter (copy attached) to Mrs. Gormley from the Governor, thanking her for sending a resolution regarding Student remarks and brief remarks from other members of the Public: None Resolution - Payment of Bills and Claims, 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 $ 55,055.35 Operating – Prior Year 0.00 School Taxes 1,373,357.45 Capital 0.00 Grant 291.54 Various Trusts & Reserves 68.65 Escrow Projects 182.50 Payroll of Void Checks: $ 0.00 Manual Checks: 7951 Postmaster $ 900.00 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $1,553,672.83 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. Bitman 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 reported that the Police Department had received a number of commendations, including Officers Sherzinger and Officer Lahey for courtesy in responding to a domestic issue; Patrolman Taggerty (Oceanport Police Department), Sgt. Schaffrey, Sgt. Scherzinger and Ptlman. Pete Gibson for the DARE program; Sgt. Scherzinger and Ptlman. Gibson for the anti-drunk driving program at the high school; and Dispatcher Ann Mihlon for responding to a health issue. 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 Pop Warner registration will be held, it’s a relatively new sports activity available to Borough children. He also reported that the merchants were working on sidewalk sales, Mr. Biehl advised him the sidewalk sales had taken place the previous weekend, Mr. Bitman further reported that several merchants were interested in becoming active on the Business Development Committee. PUBLIC WORKS (Planning Board, Mr. DeNoia reported that he had spoken with the DPW and due to storms and inclement weather, they were working to clear brush so the streets can be swept. He further reported the next regular meeting of the Planning Board is scheduled for tomorrow night with agendas available for the public. FINANCE AND BUDGET AND INSURANCE (Property Maintenance, Shade Tree Commission, Finance Advisory): Mr. VanWinkle, no report. Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Hari, Mayor's Report: Mayor Castleman reported that work is being done with a member of the Williamsburg Foundation to have the Parker Homestead put on the National Registry, which will open avenues to proceed with making it a museum and educational facility. She also reported that the possibility of moving the old Post Office building to the Parker Homestead is being investigated. Other Reports: Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of June, 2005: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $ 10,550,904.00 Total Monthly Receipts 186,649.00 Total Monthly Disbursements 430,185.00 Cash on Hand End of Month $ 10,307,368.00 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 2.98%. Old Business: None New Business: ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE FOR SALARIES FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, FOR THE YEAR 2005 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 September 6, 2005. Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. VanWinkle 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 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 December 20, 2004 be and is hereby amended as follows: DELETE: Shannon Giblin Lieutenant $83,929.00 (Effective 7/5/05) ADD: Shannon Giblin Captain $88,965.00 (Effective 7/6/05) 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. O’Scanlon 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 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: DELETE: Justin Bradley Sr. Police Dispatcher $ 39,572.00 (Effective July 24, 2005) Justin Bradley Special Police Officer $ 14.50/hr (Effective July 24, 2005) 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. 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 December 20, 2004 be and is hereby amended as follows: ADD: Justin Bradley Academy Trainee $30,299.00 (Effective July 25, 2005) 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. O’Scanlon 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 Mr. Biehl read the following: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Governing Body of the Borough of Little Silver adopted a Resolution on July 5, 2005 for Palatial Homes, Inc. Bond release; and WHEREAS, due to a transposition in the amount of the Cash Bond to be released the Resolution is hereby amended as follows: WHEREAS, Palatial Homes, Inc. did previously post Gulf Insurance Group Surety Bond #B21872899 in the amount of $56,383.56 and $6,264.84 in cash, as a Performance Bond for improvements to Block 13, Lots 8.01, 8.02, 9.01, 9.02 in the Borough of Little Silver; and WHEREAS, by letter dated May 17, 2005 by the Borough Engineer recommended reduction of the Performance Bond subject to payment of all outstanding bills and the posting of a reduced Performance Bond: $18,451.45 as a Surety Bond and $2,050.16 as the cash portion; and WHEREAS, all fees have been paid and a reduced Surety Bond has been posted in the amount of $18,451.45; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Performance Bond for Improvements to Block 13, Lots 8.01, 8.02, 9.01, 9.02 in the Borough of Little Silver be and is hereby reduced to $20,501.61 a reduction of $37,932.11 Surety Bond and $4,271.61 Cash Bond (including interest accrued through June 30, 2005); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any interest accruing after June 30, 2005 shall accrue to the Borough of Little Silver. 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. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman 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 Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough: There was a question from Mr. Hari regarding the status of the Anarella and Segall properties, the Mayor and Council responded with a brief discussion regarding the feasibility of acquiring access to the property to get an appraisal, followed by a general discussion regarding residents’ wishes for the Borough to purchase the property. Mayor Castleman called for a motion for Executive Session: Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Gilmour Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous RESOLUTION EXECUTIVE SESSION: BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the following portion of this meeting dealing with personnel and litigation matters shall not be open to the public; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is anticipated that the matters to be discussed and considered in private may be disclosed to the public when the reason in closed session discussion and action no longer exists; and BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that private consideration is deemed required and is permitted because of the following noted exception set forth in the Act: personnel and litigation. The meeting was adjourned for Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. Mayor Castleman called for a motion to return to Regular Meeting: Motion: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. VanWinkle Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous The Regular Meeting was resumed at 9:28 p.m. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m. Michael D. Biehl Administrator/Clerk | |||||||||||||||
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