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July 11, 2006 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL July 11, 2006 The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver have cancelled their Workshop Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2006, 7:00 p.m. and their regular Meeting at 8:00 p.m. The meeting have been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 2006, Workshop at 7:00 p.m. and the Regular Meeting to follow at 8:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act given by Mayor Castleman at 8:04 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 June 27, 2006." The salute to the flag was led by Mr. O’Scanlon 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, Attorney Keri L. Encarnacion and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: None Mr. Biehl read the following: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver did heretofore advertise for public bids for Borough Office Space Lease at 466 Prospect Avenue in the Borough of Little Silver; and WHEREAS, specifications for the same were prepared by the Borough Attorney; and WHEREAS, the following bid was received by the Administrator/Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on June 16, 2006, opened and publicly read as follows: Atlantic Coast Drywall Corp. Little Silver $350.00 Monthly ($4,200.00 Annually); and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the bid and recommends to the Mayor and Council that the bid submitted by Atlantic Coast Drywall Corp. be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the bid submitted by Atlantic Coast Drywall Corp. in the annual amount of $4,200.00 annually for the rental of office space at 466 Prospect Avenue be and is hereby accepted for a one year period of August 1, 2006 through July 31, 2007. Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. O’Scanlon 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 Consideration of Minutes for Regular Meetings, Special Meetings And Executive Meetings (if any): May 15, 2006: Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. VanWinkle Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous May 17, 2006: Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous June 5, 2006: Motion: Second: Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Communications: Mr. Biehl read a letters of resignation (copies attached) from Rose Linden, Local Assistance Board and Gloria Skeele, Recreation Committee Secretary. The Mayor and Council accepted them, with regret. Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Mr. Biehl also read a note of thanks from Bernie Marx during his recuperation from illness. Student remarks and brief remarks from other members of the Public: None Resolution - Payment of Bills and Claims, June 27, 2006 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 $ 165,502.21 Operating – Prior Year 290.72 School Taxes 0.00 Capital 27,366.43 Grant 704.50 Various Trusts & Reserves 1,825.71 Escrow Projects 6,578.00 Payroll of 6/16/06, 6/30/06 $ 285,211.93 Void Checks: Ryser’s Landscape Supply #9084 $ -13.50 Manual Checks: Green Trust Loan Payment #9014 $ 6,218.32 G&M Eastern Contracting #1885 47,600.66 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $ 541,284.98 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. O’Scanlon 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 Resolution - Payment of Bills and Claims, July 11, 2006 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 $ 44,695.33 Operating – Prior Year 482.50 School Taxes 1,326,662.85 Capital 2,800.00 Grant 0.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 2,035.79 Escrow Projects 1,611.25 Payroll $ 0.00 Void Checks: $ 0.00 Manual Checks: Property Acquisition ( Dilworth, Paxson Attny Trust #1892 7/5/06 5,000.00 Lafayette General Title Agency #1895 7/5/06 2,216.00 Louis Benevides #1894 7/5/06 443,845.00 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $1,829,348.72 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. O’Scanlon 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 reported that the Recreation Concert Series will begin this Friday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. and will be held for the next three Friday evenings. PUBLIC WORKS (Planning Board, 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 she had a discussion about Affordable Housing with Mr. Newsome, on which she reported at the Workshop Meeting. She also reported that she went to a luncheon of the Senior Citizens Club and mentioned that the Borough has no liaison with the county seniors and suggested they appoint someone to serve in that capacity. Other Reports: Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of May, 2006: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $ 9,574,846.00 Total Monthly Receipts 4,717,130.00 Total Monthly Disbursements 3,330,629.00 Cash on Hand End of Month $ 10,961,347.00 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 4.78%. Old Business: None New Business: ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: 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 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 7, 2006. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Council and Public Discussion: None Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: 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 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 7, 2006. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. VanWinkle Council and Public Discussion: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16A, “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE”, OF THE BOROUGHOF 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 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 7, 2006. Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. DeNoia 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 Consent Agenda: Mayor Castleman announced that Consent Agenda would approve the following Resolutions. Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. DeNoia Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – UnanimousR E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver adopted a Resolution on March 20, 2006 appointing Patrick Accisano, Esq. to represent the Borough of Little Silver with regard to an application filed by Verizon New Jersey, Inc. to construct and operate a cable television system in the Borough of Little Silver; and WHEREAS, the services provided are considered to be “Professional Services” and do not require public bidding pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the billing rate is the Borough rate of $155.00 per hour with a cap in the amount of $2,500.00; and WHEREAS, the Verizon application has involved several meetings with the Governing Body, various letters, including two nights of Public Hearings and will, in all likelihood, require several more meetings causing the billing to exceed the $2,500.00 cap; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the $2,500.00 cap be lifted for the Professional Services related to the Verizon Application for a cable T.V. franchise in the Borough of Little Silver. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Lorraine B. Ayres has faithfully served the Borough of Little Silver since her appointment as a substitute in the Little Silver Library in 1961 until her retirement from active service on June 16, 2006 as Assistant Librarian; and WHEREAS, Lorraine B. Ayres has for 45 years shown curiosity and intelligence which has guided both children and adults in seeking answers to their questions; and WHEREAS Lorraine B. Ayres has earned the recognition and respect of generations of Little Silver residents for her years of dedicated service to the Borough of Little Silver; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the congratulations and heartfelt appreciation of each resident and the official family of the Borough be extended to Lorraine B. Ayres for her years of dedicated service to the Borough of Little Silver. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jersey Central Power and Light Company has applied to the Board of Public Utilities for a 6.4% rate increase; and WHEREAS, said rate increase if approved, would raise the electric bills of the Borough from $109,224.09 to $116,214.43 an increase of $6,990.34; and WHEREAS, Little Silver residents as taxpayers and rate payers are already over burdened with high utility costs; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver opposes the proposed rate increase due to its inflationary nature and the additional financial strain it will place on Little Silver residents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to N.J. Board of Public Utilities, State Senator Ellen Karcher, Assemblyman Michael Panter, and Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck. R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, a recent survey by the State Police estimates there are 700 gangs with 17,000 members within the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, gang violence and gun activities are a growing concern that pose a threat to public safety in our urban, suburban and rural municipalities; and WHEREAS, Mayors from across the State have urged legislative action to address youth gang related violence through the comprehensive approach of prevention and policing; and WHEREAS, a 17 bill package, unveiled as “Fighting Gangs, Protecting Our Youth” will provide municipalities, schools and law enforcement with new tools to mitigate gang violence; and WHEREAS, the League of Municipalities through its Gang Prevention and Youth Violence Task Force, is thoroughly engaged in this effort and expressed support of the package as an encouraging demonstration of determined action to support local efforts; and WHEREAS, the 17 bill package was released by the General Assembly and presently awaits Senate Committee consideration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough of Little Silver does fully support the “Fighting Gangs, Protecting Our Youth” package as the first significant step at curbing gang violence; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough of Little Silver respectfully urges the New Jersey Senate to expeditiously pass this 17 bill package and forward it to the Executive Branch for action; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to State Senator Ellen Karcher, Assemblyman Michael Panter, Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck and the New Jersey League of Municipalities. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will no long pick up and dispose of deer carcasses on local roads (those not under NJDOT jurisdiction) effective September 30, 2006; and WHEREAS, the financial burden will be upon the municipality to carry out this service; and WHEREAS, time is needed to research alternatives for handling the pick up and disposal of deer carcasses by the municipality such as an interlocal agreement with other municipalities; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver request that the New Jersey Department of Transportation assume these services through the remainder of 2006 to allow the time for the Borough to research alternative methods of pick up and disposal. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, permission is required of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for approval as a dedication by rider of revenues received by a municipality when the revenue is not the subject of reasonable, accurate estimates in advance; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:30-15 permits municipalities to receive amounts for costs incurred for Accumulated Absences; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-39 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve expenditures of monies by dedication by rider; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Little Silver, 1. The Governing Body hereby request permission of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to pay expenditures for Accumulated Absences created in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:30-15 as per N.J.S.A. 40A-4-39; and 2. The Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Little Silver is hereby directed to forward two certified copies of this Resolution to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Little Silver deems it necessary to amend its Personnel Policy Manual adopted on June 7, 1993, as amended on January 6, 1997, to conform to changes in laws and to document new or otherwise amended policies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that its personnel notices and practices are hereby amended and adopted as published in the attached notices entitled “Personnel Policies”; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the attached policies amend, revise and superseded any and all other Personnel Policies as may have been previously adopted and apply to all Borough Employees excepting any groups as may be covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that each employee be given a complete copy of this newly revised manual. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Conover Realty, LLC did previously post Shrewsbury State Bank Letter of Credit #1055 in the amount of $290,309.89 and $32,256.65 in cash as a Performance Bond for improvements to Block 30.01, Lots 1, 2 and 3 in the Borough of Little Silver; and WHEREAS, by letter dated June 19, 2006 the Borough Engineer recommended release of the Performance Bond subject to the payment of all outstanding bills and the posting of a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $32,256.65 if posted in cash or certified check or $48,384.98 if posted as a surety; and WHEREAS, all fees have or will be paid and the cash portion of the Performance Bond will be held and posted as the Maintenance Bond; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the aforementioned Shrewsbury State Bank Letter of Credit #1055 Performance Bond for improvements to Block 30.01, Lots 1,2 and 3 in the Borough of Little Silver be and is hereby released. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough was in need of repair of a drainage pipe and associated sinkhole on WHEREAS, the sinkhole was a hazard to the health and safety of residents and others using the road; and WHEREAS, adequate funding is provided in Ordinance #05-600; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has solicited the following quote: Fernandes Construction Co., Inc. $2,800.00; 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 pipe and sinkhole repair to Fernandes Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,800.00 without benefit of competitive bids be and are hereby approved and adopted. 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 June 14, 2006 be and is hereby amended as follows: ADD: (Effective July 11, 2006) Joseph Lauterwasser Railroad Parking Meter Coordinator $25.00/hr 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 June 14, 2006 be and is hereby amended as follows: ADD: (Effective July 1, 2006) Sandra Wells Jr. Assist. Library Technician 10.00/hr 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 June 14, 2006 be and is hereby amended as follows: DELETE: (Effective 6/30/06) 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 certain titles and positions of the officers and employees of the Borough of Little Silver adopted on November 7, 2005 be and is hereby amended as follows: DELETE: (EFFECTIVE June 5, 2006) Shannon Giblin Captain $92,657.00 ADD: (EFFECTIVE June 5, 2006) Stephen Greenwood III Captain $92,657.00 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 Section 2-10 of Chapter II "Administrative" of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Little Silver, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey is hereby amended as follows: SECTION 1: 2-10 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 2-10.8 FEES. The Recreation Committee finds the need to revise the schedule of recreation fees as follows: SPORT/ACTIVITY/DIVISION AGE/GRADE FEE LATE FEE BASKETBALL Clinic 1st & 2nd Grade $25 $0 3rd-4th Grade Divisions 3rd & 4th Grade $45 $15 5th-8th Grade Divisions 5th thru 8th Grade $50 $15 RESOLUTION
WHEREAS recent legislative activity has delayed certification of tax rates throughout New Jersey; and 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, the Borough of Little Silver Volunteer Fire Department is in need of a Preventive Maintenance and Repair Program for various items on their fire trucks; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has solicited the following quotes: Fire & Safety Services, Ltd. $6,150.00 Piscataway, NJ PL Custom Emergency Vehicles Manasquan, NJ No Quote Tasc Fire Apparatus, Inc. Wall Township No Quote; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in the 2006 Operating Budget; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by Fire & Safety Services, Ltd.; and WHEREAS, the other two vendors declined not to quote because on-site service is required in order that “downtime” for the vehicles is minimized and they are not able to perform the on-site repairs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Fire & Safety Services, Ltd. in the amount of $6,150.00 for a Preventative Maintenance Program for various items on Fire Company trucks be and is hereby accepted. RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Police Department is in need of two Stalker Directional Sensing Radar Units; and WHEREAS, Applied Concepts, Inc. is a Direct Factory Representative and the only source of these radar units; and WHEREAS, the Police Department has solicited the following quote: Applied Concepts, Inc. Plano, Texas $5,590.00; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in #601-05; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by Applied Concepts, Inc.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Applied Concepts, Inc. in the amount of $5,590.00 for two DSR Radar Units be and is hereby accepted. RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON WHEREAS, the governing body of the Borough of Little Silver petitioned the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) for "Substantive Certification" of its "Housing Plan Element & Fair Share Plan" on December 12, 2005; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver’s "Fair Share Plan" promotes an affordable housing program pursuant to the "Fair Housing Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301, et. seq.) and COAH’s "Third Round Substantive Rules" (N.J.A.C. 5:94-1, et. seq.); and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:94-7 and N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq., the Borough of Little Silver is required to appoint a "Municipal Housing Liaison" for the administration of Little Silver Borough’s affordable housing program to enforce the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:94-7 and N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et. seq.; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver has amended its "Land Use And Development Ordinance" provisions by creating a new Article XI, entitled "Affordable Housing Ordinance Provisions", including a Subsection 11-1, entitled "Municipal Housing Liaison", which provides for the appointment of a "Municipal Housing Liaison" to administer the Borough of Little Silver's affordable housing program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Borough of Little Silver, in the County of Monmouth and the State of New Jersey, that Michael D. Biehl, Borough Clerk/Administrator, is hereby appointed by the governing body of the Borough of Little Silver as the "Municipal Housing Liaison" for the administration of the affordable housing program, pursuant to and in accordance with Subsection 11-1 of Article XI, "Affordable Housing Ordinance Provisions", of the Code of the Borough of Little Silver. resCOAHLiaison BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER Monmouth County, New Jersey RESOLUTION INTENT TO FUND THE BOROUGH'S COAH OBLIGATIONS WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, has petitioned the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing ("COAH") for "Substantive Certification" of its adopted third round "Housing Plan Element & Fair Share Plan"; and WHEREAS, COAH has determined that the Borough of Little Silver must allocate funds for the "Accessory Apartments" and for a "Regional Contribution Agreement" (RCA); and WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver anticipates that funding for both the "Accessory Apartments" and the RCA will come from the Borough's general funds and from the development fees deposited into a "Housing Trust Fund"; and WHEREAS, in the event that the above funding sources prove inadequate to meet the Borough of Little Silver's funding obligation, the Borough shall provide sufficient funding to address any shortfalls. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Borough of Little Silver, in the County of Monmouth, that the governing body does hereby agree to fund any shortfalls in its affordable housing program that may arise whether due to inadequate funding from other sources or for any other reason; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said shortfall shall be funded by bonding if there are no other resources. Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough: John O’Kane, 47 Edgewood, asked when the next discussion of the R-4 zone regarding the adult community would take place. Mayor Castleman replied that it was not prepared yet and that the Public Hearing would be announced in the newspaper and Borough website. He then commented that there is an unsafe bench in Santelle Park. Mayor Castleman advised him that the whole park will be reconfigured and the problems addressed. Mr. Biehl agreed to have the Public Works Department remove or repair the bench. Rosemary Brewer urged the Mayor and Council to read the report regarding COAH response. The letter needs clarification. All have read it, according to the Mayor, and Mr. Coppola is responding to the letter. Mrs. Brewer requested there be further discussion on it. Mayor Castleman called for a Motion to adjourn to Executive Session: 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 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. Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. Galante Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous The meeting was adjourned for Executive Session at 8:33 p.m. Motion to return to Regular Meeting: Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Gilmour Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous The Regular Meeting was resumed at 8:50 p.m. Motion to Adjourn: Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Gilmour Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Michael D. Biehl Administrator/Clerk | |||||||||||||||
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