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August 7, 2006 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL August 7, 2006 The meeting was called to order and the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act given by Mayor Castleman at 7:30 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 5, 2006." 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 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 July 21, 2006, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Gilmour 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. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: NoneMayor 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. Gilmour Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: NonePUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER TO PLACE GREEN ACRES RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE BOROUGH KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 48, LOTS 22, 22.01, 22.02 AND 22.03 ON THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH TAX MAP Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on July 21, 2006, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman 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. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante 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 AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER TO PLACE GREEN ACRES RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE BOROUGH KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 48, LOTS 22, 22.01, 22.02 AND 22.03 ON THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH TAX MAP 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 HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16A, “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE”, OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY (1973)” BY CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 11-1, “MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON”, WITHIN A NEW ARTICLE XI, TO BE TITLED “AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS”, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on July 21, 2006, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing open and called for comments. Mr. Biehl read a letter (copy attached) from Diane Ramsey, Planning Board Secretary, recommending adoption of the Ordinance. Seeing no further comment, Mayor Castleman called for a Motion to close the hearing. Motion hearing be closed: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. Gilmour 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 16A, “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE”, OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY (1973)” BY CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION 11-1, “MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON”, WITHIN A NEW ARTICLE XI, TO BE TITLED “AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS”, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None
Communications: None Student remarks and brief remarks from other members of the Public: Rosemary Brewer asked for clarification of one item in the Ordinance, regarding property rental. The Mayor and Council clarified the statement and assured her it was within the guidelines of COAH. Gretchen O’Kane, 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 $ 216,257.05 Operating – Prior Year 924.76 School Taxes 1,422,381.85 Capital 56,031.43 Grant 0.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 4,754.69 Escrow Projects 16,167.50 Payroll of 7/14/06, 7/28/06 $ 251,120.31 Void Checks: $ 0.00 Manual Checks: $ 0.00 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $1,967,637.59 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. O’Scanlon Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: FIRE, FIRST AID, INSURANCE AND NEWSLETTER (Board of Health, Emergency Management and Public Affairs): Mr. Galante reported that all Emergency Management Officials now need to be certified, and that will be available online. Mr. Galante also introduced several Boy Scouts in attendance: Matt Leffertz, Brian D’Odato, Sean Alexander, Jimmy McGuire, Carl Stafford, Alex Carbury. POLICE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (Library Trustees): Mr. O’Scanlon reported that there will be a recommendation from the Police Department regarding parking around 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 reminded the Governing Body and Public that the last Recreation Department Summer Concert would be held Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC WORKS (Planning Board, Mr. DeNoia reported that during the heat last week the Public Works Department worked double shifts to get recycling collected. He also reported that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board is next Tuesday, August 15. 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 reported that the Shade Tree Commission would be discussing the island at Little Silver Parkway in regard to planting and removing certain trees. There is disagreement among the neighborhood as to what should be done there, she said she would attend the meeting to try to work out the plan and make everyone happy. Other Reports: Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of June 2006: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $ 10,961,347.00 Total Monthly Receipts 228,277.00 Total Monthly Disbursements 2,183,912.00 Cash on Hand End of Month $ 9,005,712.00 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 4.91%. Old Business: None New Business: ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR SALARIES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, FOR THE YEAR 2006 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 5, 2006. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 16A, “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE”, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (1973) AND SPECIFICALLY SECTION 10.1 REGARDING THE “LIST OF ZONES”, SECOND 10.2 REGARDING THE “ZONING MAP”, AND A NEW SECTION 10.20 REGARDING ZONING PROVISIONS FOR A NEW “ARAH” AGE-RESTRICTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZONING DISTRICT 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 August 21, 2006. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: Mike McGann said, after the Mayor and Mr. Bennett explained that the Public Hearing on this Ordinance would be held on August 21, that he would hold his questions until then. John Brogan, Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SECTION 5-26 ENTITLED “WILDLIFE FEEDING”, OF CHAPTER V, “POLICE REGULATIONS”, OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY (1973)” 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 Setember 5, 2006. Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. Gilmour Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: An ordinance creating a new section 5-24, entitled “improper disposal of waste”, of chapter v, “police regulations”, of the “revised general ordinances of the borough of little silver, new 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 5, 2006. Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. DeNoia Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Bennett noted that this Ordinance, as well as the last one and the next four, are part of the Stormwater Management Plan. Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SECTION 5-25, ENTITLED “PET WASTE, OF CHAPTER V, “POLICE REGULATIONS”, OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY (1973)” 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 5, 2006. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW CHAPTER XXV, ENTITLED “ILLICIT STORM SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION”, OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW 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 5, 2006. Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 5-6, ENTITLED “GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTION”, OF CHAPTER 5, “POLICE REGULATIONS”, OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW 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 5, 2006. Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. DeNoia Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 5-18, ENTITLED “RECYCLING”, OF CHAPTER 5, “POLICE REGULATIONS”, OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW 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 5, 2006. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. DeNoia 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. Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough was in need of replacement of one of the compressors and the contacts on the Carrier Chiller at the Borough Hall, Police Department and Library; and WHEREAS, the repairs are necessary due to the hazard to the health and safety of the employees and others in the summer heat; and WHEREAS, adequate funding is provided in Ordinance #05-601; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has solicited the following quote: Automated Building Controls, Inc. $8,695.00; and WHEREAS, due to the emergent nature of the repair the Borough Administrator/Clerk authorized the repair without benefit of competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the actions of the Borough Administrator/Clerk to award the repair to Automated Building Controls, Inc. in the amount of $8,695.00 without benefit of competitive bids be and are hereby approved and adopted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Anthony Trufolo has filed a lawsuit against the Borough of Little Silver and the Red Bank Construction Board of Appeals as a result of certain violations filed against him by the Red Bank Building Department; and WHEREAS, the Borough requires the services of an Attorney to defend the Borough and Board; and WHEREAS, said services fall under the category of extraordinary, unspecifiable services of a professional within the limits of N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(a)(i) and therefore do not require competitive bids; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this service is contained in the 2006 operating budget and/or will be deducted from the payment at year end owed to the Borough of Little Silver by the Red Bank Construction Office; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver hereby appoint in this matter the services of John O. Bennett, Esq. to provide legal services for the Borough of Little Silver, Thomas Hall, Esq., to provide legal services for the Red Bank Construction Department and Andrew T. Walsh, Esq., to provide legal services for the Red Bank Construction Board of Appeals in an amount not to exceed $155.00 per hour. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Police Department is in need of eight Point Blank Vision IIIA Body Armor; and WHEREAS, the following quote has been solicited under State Contract #A60534: Lanigan Associates, Inc. Red Bank, NJ $5,283.60; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for said purchase is contained in Ordinance #619-06; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends it to the Mayor and Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Borough Administrator/Clerk be and is hereby authorized to purchase eight Point Blank Vision IIIA Body Armor in the amount of $5,283.60 from Lanigan Associates, Inc. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Little Silver Volunteer Fire Department is in need of one LED Freedom Light Bar and two Freedom Light Bars including installation for the Rescue Fire Truck; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase exists in the Ordinance #06-619; and WHEREAS, the following quote has been solicited under State Contract #A60539: East Coast Emergency Lighting WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finds it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by East Coast Emergency Lighting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by East Coast Emergency Lighting in the amount of $7,837.80 for the aforementioned Light Bars be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, a need exists within the Little Silver Volunteer Fire Department for a 2006, Dodge Dakota, Club Cab, 4x4 for the Fire Police; and WHEREAS, funding has been provided for said purchase in Ordinance #06-619; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has obtained the following quotes: Werner Dodge Remsen Dodge Buhler Dodge WHEREAS, the Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quotes and finding them to be in order recommends the low quote submitted by Buhler Dodge; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the low quote submitted by Buhler Dodge in the amount of $19,882.50 for the purchase of a 2006, Dodge Dakota, Club Cab, 4x4 be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Lorraine Ayres, Assistant Librarian, worked for the Little Silver Library for more than 45 years and retired with an effective date of July 1, 2006; and WHEREAS, Lorraine Ayres accumulated 266 sick days and 16 vacation/personal days and desires to be compensated for her time in the amount of $1,911.20 for her vacation time and $20,250.00 for her accumulated sick time; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council previously accepted the retirement letter of Lorraine Ayres and hereby agree to the aforementioned terms of her retirement; and WHEREAS, this agreement extinguishes any and all claims of accumulated time off or payment for such accumulated time. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver and Cheshire Square Condominium Association have reached an agreement on the services which the Borough will provide and those for which WHEREAS, the Borough provides and will continue to provide garbage, leaf and branch collection and will compensate NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Mayor and Borough Clerk be and are hereby authorized to enter into agreement with Cheshire Square Condominium Association for compensation in the amount of $3,890.56 in lieu of providing snow plowing and street lighting for the calendar year 2006. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Police Department is in need of three Kenwood TK-2180 Portable Radios with Chargers, two Kenwood Speaker Microphones and one Standard Charger; and WHEREAS, the Little Silver Police Department has solicited the following quote under State Contract #A53764: A.R. Communications WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #601-05; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by A.R. Communications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by A.R. Communications in the amount of $1,755.50 for the aforementioned items be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Police Department is in need of three Kenwood TK-2180 Portable Radios and three Kenwood Speaker Microphones along with the programming cable and software; and WHEREAS, the Little Silver Police Department has solicited the following quote under State Contract #A53764: A.R. Communications WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #601-05; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by A.R. Communications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by A.R. Communications in the amount of $1,946.00 for the aforementioned items be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver requires a State certified composting of mulching location for the disposal of leaves for the fall and spring (2006-2007) leaf season; and WHEREAS, the Borough Recycling Coordinator has solicited a quote from Overbrook Farm, Colts Neck, NJ in the amount of $3.00 per cubic yard; 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 $3.00 per cubic yard for disposal of leaves for the fall and spring (2006-2007) leaf season be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Police Department is in need of two ATS Speed Sentry Data Boards and two ATS Speed Sentry Data Solar Kits; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in ordinance #619-06; and WHEREAS, the Police Department has solicited the following quotes: General Sales Administration T/A Major Police Supply PMW Enterprises IRD–Pat Traffic Spring Grove, IL $ 9,950.00 A&A Safety, Inc. TEECO Safety, Inc. WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quotes and finding them to be in order recommends the low quote submitted by General Sales Administration T/A Major Police Supply; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the low quote submitted by General Sales Administration T/A Major Police Supply in the amount of $9,140.00 for the aforementioned items be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver find and declare that trees are an important part of the Borough’s environment; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council recognize the importance of safe and proper tree care practices; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate for tree care to be conducted by qualified, licensed and insured tree care experts to prevent injuries and damage to life and property; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill No. S-1199 and Assembly Bill No. A-2589 of 2006 amends and supplements the “Tree Expert Act”, P.L. 1940, c.100 (C.45:15C-1 et seq.) by changing the title of “certified tree expert” to “licensed tree expert”, increasing the membership and authority of the State Board of Tree Experts, establishing new education requirements for licensing tree experts and tree care operators, creating licenses and a registration system for tree care operators, requiring that tree care employers are registered and carry minimum levels of liability insurance and establishing penalties for violating certain portions of the act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little supports the passage of New Jersey Bills S-1199 and A-2589. Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough: None Motion to Adjourn: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Michael D. Biehl Administrator/Clerk | |||||||||||||||
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