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January 5, 2006 MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL January 5, 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 December 15, 2005." The salute to the flag was led by Mr. DeNoia and followed by a moment of silence. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante Mr. O’Scanlon, Attorney Bace and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: Mr. Gilmour, Mr. VanWinkle Mr. Biehl read the following: WE DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true, full, and correct statement of the results of the election herein mentioned, as the same is exhibited by the statements produced and laid before the Board of County Canvassers, according to law, and that the same exhibits the number of names in signature copy registers and the registers of voters, the number of names of the voters in the poll books of the election districts, respectively, and the of the ballots rejected, the whole number of the names in the signature copy registers and the registers of voters, the whole number of the names of the voters in the poll books of the several election districts, the name of each person for whom any vote or votes were cast, the number of votes cast for each person in each election district, and the whole number of votes cast for each person in each election district, and the whole number of votes cast for each person for each office designated, and also specifies each public question voted upon and the number of votes cast thereupon in the several election districts as they appear by the statements so produced and laid before the said Board. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands this 15th day of November in the year two thousand five. Barbara A. Muzetska, Chairperson, Board of County Canvassers Leah Falk, Member, Board of County Canvassers Attest: M. Claire French, County Clerk, Bd. Of County Canvassers J. Ann Dinor, Member, Board of County Canvassers Norine Kelly, Member Board of County Canvassers Attest: Bertha C. Sumick, Special Deputy Clerk A statement of the determination of the Board of County Canvassers relative to an election held in the Borough of Little Silver on the 8th day of November, in the year two thousand five for the election of Municipal Officers for said LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH The said board to determine that at the said election, DONALD GALANTE AND RICK J. DE NOIA, JR. WERE DULY ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL, FULL TERM Attorney Bace administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Donald Galante and Rick J. DeNoia, Jr. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. O’Scanlon, Attorney Bace and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: Mr. Gilmour, Mr. VanWinkle Mayor’s Message: On behalf of the Governing Body, I welcome you to the 2006 Reorganization Meeting of the Borough of Little Silver. We are most fortunate to have a wealth of volunteers involved in the activities and workings of our community. I would be remiss if I did not begin by thanking all of those who have volunteered their time and expertise in service to Little Silver in 2005 and I sincerely hope they will continue to do so into the future. As I have stated many times our volunteers are truly the backbone of our community and we would be in dire straits without them. Also, I commend our professionals for their dedication to meeting the needs of Little Silver and for a job well done. Last year was a year of accomplishments and improvements throughout our Borough, not just for the present time but always keeping in mind and planning for the future as well. Some of the projects that kept us busy in 2005 are as follows: 1. One of the most important and far reaching projects we have been working on is the Third Round Plan for Affordable Housing which was completed and filed with the State Council on Affordable Housing before the December 20, 2005 due date. This plan was drawn up with the assistance of a certified Planner, our Borough Engineer, Borough Attorney and Planning Board Attorney. We believe our plan, which we trust will be approved by COAH, is realistic and reasonable and can be accomplished without destroying the character of our community. 2. The Woman’s Club, Post Office Museum and Borough Hall renovations are nearing completion. 3. Purchase of 466 Prospect Avenue (house next door to Borough Hall). This building will be used for the storage of recreation equipment which will facilitate the implementation of a better control system of the expensive equipment. The purchase also affords us additional meeting and office space and perhaps one of the biggest pluses of this purchase is the much needed additional borough parking. 4. Road Repaving and Drainage Program. Each year we budget monies to improve our infrastructure. We intend to continue our strong road and drainage improvement program on the theory that annual maintenance and improvements will forestall large emergency expenditures! Little Silver Point Road between Willow Drive and Seven Bridges Road was redone with the help of a Department of Transportation grant of $150,000. 5. The wooden pedestrian bridge at the entrance of Little Silver Park on south side of Prospect Avenue is currently receiving some much needed repairs. 6. A new Seagrave Fire Truck was purchased to replace an old and outdated pumper. Also a used Pierce Emergency Rescue Vehicle was purchased and completely refurbished - it is like new – this Emergency Rescue Truck will also be used for Emergency Management. Our 1984 Rescue Truck was sold to the Borough of Highlands which helped to defray the cost of the new vehicle. Further a Security System was installed in the Fire House to protect the Borough’s expensive equipment. Upcoming projects for 2006: 1. Continuation of Roads and Drainage Program. A number of roads are under consideration for this year. Depending on the severity of this winter will dictate which roads must be attended to first. 2. Our Storm Water Management Plan has been filed with the State as required under Federal Storm Water Regulations. We are working with our Borough Engineer as to the procedures needed to implement the regulations at the local level. These new regulations must be strictly adhered to. Detailed information will be provided on our Borough Website and in our local newsletter. 3. Recently I have received numerous letters from residents regarding having a choice of cable T.V. providers. Choice is always healthy as it promotes competition which hopefully will improve service and costs. Our current provider has a non-exclusive franchise. We will follow the NJ Legislature and the Board of Public Utilities closely as their final approval is necessary to expedite Verizon’s entry into this market.. 4. Seven Bridges Road Bridge Reconstruction is due to be started in late fall as per the Monmouth County Engineer. This project will be a major improvement in the long run but will be a major disruption while in progress. · Seven Bridges Road obviously will be closed to traffic near Point Road School. · Traffic will be diverted and when we get the final plan you will be kept informed via the Borough website at littlesilver.org and the newsletter. · Temporary traffic lights will be located at White Road at Branch Avenue and Rumson Road at Branch Avenue which should assist the flow of diverted traffic. 5. The 100th Anniversary of the Little Silver Volunteer Fire Company #1 celebration will be held June 17, 2006. Everyone is welcomed to attend the festivities as it should be a memorable day for all! As a result of the planned celebration we are delaying the development of our planned Memorial Park as the property will be needed on the 17th . Our sincere thanks to all of those who have volunteered their services to our Fire Department through these many years. You are the best and God Bless you all. I hope I have been able to convey to you some of the important issues facing our Borough. All of us as members of your Governing Body are totally committed to working together to provide the very best for the residents of Little Silver in the most cost effective way – we continue to explore areas in which we can share services with neighboring municipalities if and when it is fiscally beneficial to do so. Many thanks for your continued support and we wish one and all a very healthy, safe and happy New Year. Mr. Biehl read the following: R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED that Stuart Van Winkle be and is hereby elected President of the Council of the Borough of Little Silver for the year 2006. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Mayor Castleman announced the following appointments and administered the Oath of Office: Fire Department Officers: Chief Peter Gibson Asst. Chief Chris Beronio Captain Rich DeFazio, Jr. 1st Lt. Terry Campbell 2nd Lt. Stephen Greenwood IV Chief Engineer Edwin Burdge 1st Asst. Engineer Peter Gale 2nd Asst. Engineer Richard DeFazio 3rd Asst. Engineer Jim Jiminaro Fire Police Officers: Captain Charles Connell Leiutenant Lester Mathis Sergeant Dave Wasserman First Aid Officers: Captain Kim Ambrose 1st Lt. Al Bennett 2nd Lt. Ed Scott Sergeant Tom Pallone Mr. Biehl read the following: RESOLUTION
Motion: Mr. O’ScanlonSecond: Mr. Galante Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None Resolution - Payment of Bills and Claims (December 28, 2005) 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 $ 29,608.20 Operating – Prior Year 0.00 School Taxes 0.00 Capital 349.80 Grant 0.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 2,905.87 Escrow Projects 1,241.25 Payroll of 12/30/05 122,140.00 Void Checks: #8549 Postmaster $ - 36.00 Manual Checks: Railroad #1523 Borough of Little Silver $ 20,129.10 #8550 Postmaster 56.00 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $ 176,394.22 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 Roll Call (as amended): Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None Resolution - Payment of Bills and Claims (January 5, 2005) 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 $ 186,443.41 Operating – Prior Year 42,193.91 School Taxes 1,153,155.45 Capital 9,247.00 Grant 0.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 1,724.80 Escrow Projects 250.00 Payroll of 12/30/05 122,140.00 Void Checks: $ 0.00 Manual Checks: $ 0.00 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $ 1,515,154.47 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. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Galante pointed out that the 12/30/05 Payroll was included for payment on the 12/28/056 Voucher List. He then amended the list to reflect the elimination of the 12/30/05 Payroll. Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None Consent Agenda: Mayor Castleman announced that the following Resolutions would be approved by Consent Agenda. Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None Mayor Castleman appoints the following to serve on the designated Council Committees for the year 2006: FINANCE AND BUDGET AND INSURANCE: Stuart W. Van Winkle, Chairperson Declan J. O'Scanlon, Jr. David E. Gilmour POLICE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Declan J. O'Scanlon, Jr., Chairperson David E. Gilmour Donald S. Galante PUBLIC WORKS: Rick J. DeNoia, Jr., Chairperson Jonathan H. Bitman Stuart W. Van Winkle BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, EQUIPMENT AND STREET LIGHTS: David E. Gilmour, Chairperson Rick J. DeNoia, Jr. Jonathan H. Bitman FIRE, FIRST AID AND NEWSLETTER: Donald S. Galante, Chairperson Rick J. DeNoia, Jr. Jonathan H. Bitman PERSONNEL: Jonathan H. Bitman, Chairperson Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr. David E. Gilmour COUNCIL LIAISON: Safety Committee, Drug Alliance, Environmental Commission & Open Space David E. Gilmour Property Maintenance, Shade Tree Commission & Finance Advisory Stuart W. Van Winkle Library Trustees Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr. Board of Health, Emergency Management & Public Affairs Donald S. Galante Business & Professional Association, Local Assistance, Recreation, Waterfront Committee, Downtown Development Committee & Little Silver Cross Acceptance Liaison Jonathan H. Bitman Planning Board, ADA, Parker Homestead Liaison, & Recycling Rick J. DeNoia, Jr. The Mayor appoints the following to the Boards, Commissions and Committees for 2006: PLANNING BOARD CLASS TERM Suzanne S. Castleman, Mayor 1 4 Michael Olimpi, Borough Rep. 2 1 Rick J. DeNoia, Jr., Council Rep. 3 1 K. Edward Jacobi, Chairman 4 3 George Drawbaugh 4 4 Kimberly Montella Alt. #1 4 2 SHADE TREE COMMISSION Frank Carmody 5 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Paul Lindsey (Planning Board Representative) 3 Mark Newsome 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
