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June 5, 2006 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. Biehl and followed by a moment of silence, with thoughts of remembrance for John Bachiagalupi, a member of the Fire Department who recently passed away. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle, Attorney Bennett, Attorney Accisano and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: *Mr. DeNoia , Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon *Mr. Gilmour arrived at 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 previously awarded the Impound Vehicular Towing Services bid to Anthony’s Auto Body, Inc. at their meeting of February 21, 2006 effective April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2008 (two years); and WHEREAS, by order of the Superior Court of New Jersey, as a result of an appeal by Central Towing and Recovery, Inc. the bid of Anthony’s Auto Body, Inc. was found to be defective and the Borough was required to re-bid the Impound Vehicular Towing Services; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver did heretofore advertise for public bids for providing Impound Vehicular Towing Services in the Borough of Little Silver; and WHEREAS, the following bids were received by the Borough Administrator/Clerk on Central Towing and Recovery, Inc., Red Bank, NJ: Regular Towing Service: $ 0.00/tow 0-7,000 lbs G.V.W. (Passenger autos and light duty pickups) Medium Towing: $ 95.00/tow7,000-15,000 lbs G.V.W. (Medium duty trucks) Heavy Towing: $200.00/tow 15,000 lbs G.V.W. (Heavy duty trucks) Storage: $ 0.00/day (Each day after lst 12 hours) Winching: $125.00/hr. (Actual charges prorated by quarter hour increments) Anthony's Auto Body, Inc., Regular Towing Service: $ 0.00/tow 0-7,000 lbs G.V.W. (Passenger autos and light duty pickups) Medium Towing: $100.00/tow 7,000-15,000 lbs G.V.W. (Medium duty trucks) Heavy Towing: $225.00/tow 15,000 lbs G.V.W. (Heavy duty trucks) Storage: $ 0.00/day (Each day after lst 12 hours) Winching: $125.00/hr.; and (Actual charges prorated by quarter hour increments) WHEREAS, the Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the bids and finds the low bid from Central Towing & Recovery, Inc. did not include the required bid bond or certified check and is therefore found to be defective; and WHEREAS, the Administrator/Clerk recommends the next responsible bid submitted by Anthony’s Auto Body be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the bid submitted by Anthony’s Auto Body for the providing of towing services from June 1, 2006 through March 31, 2008 (two years) be and is hereby accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council approves the request of Anthony’s Auto Body to sub-contract the heavy towing. Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. VanWinkle Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Biehl explained that Central Towing had filed suit and it was overturned because Anthony’s Auto Body had the required coverage but didn’t spell it out individually on the insurance certificate, and therefore the judge ordered it to be re-bid. When it was re-bid, Central Towing is the low bidder, but did not submit a Bid Bond at the time of the bid; therefore, the contract was awarded to Anthony’s Auto Body. Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle, Mayor Castleman Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION OF MUNICIPAL CONSENT APPLICATION – VERIZON (Continued from May 15, 2006 Meeting) Mayor Castleman introduced Patrick Accisano, who explained the continuation of the Public Hearing, which is the last Public Hearing for the Verizon application. He introduced Gwen Cogan, Franchise Manager for Verizon Video Services, who asked the Governing Body to act on a Resolution approving the application and explained the pending legislation. She offered to answer any questions and a discussion followed regarding the application process and the competitive nature of the application. Ms. Cogan again explained that the Resolution that Verizon was asking to be passed tonight is to confirm that Verizon has the technical and financial capability to provide cable television services and to file the application, and that the negotiation process would follow this action. After discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Accisano’s letter of Motion hearing be closed: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. VanWinkle Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. O’Scanlon, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: Mr. Gilmour Mayor Castleman declared the hearing closed. PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 17, LOT 43 ON THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH TAX MAP (BENEVIDES PROPERTY) Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on 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. Bitman Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon, Mr. VanWinkle 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 ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 17, LOT 43 ON THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH TAX MAP (BENEVIDES PROPERTY) Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. VanWinkle 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 and Executive Sessions (if any) of Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Consideration of Minutes for Regular Meetings and Executive Sessions (if any) of Motion : Mr. VanWinkle Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Consideration of Minutes for Regular Meetings and Executive Sessions (if any) of Motion : Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Consideration of Minutes for Regular Meetings and Executive Sessions (if any) of Motion : Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Communications: Mr. Biehl read a letter from Lorraine Ayers (copy attached), addressed to the Personnel Committee, advising of her retirement from the Public Library on Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes -- Unanimous 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 $ 223,123.54 Operating – Prior Year 0.00 School Taxes 1,239,643.43 Capital 54,414.65 Grant 900.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 49,926.56 Escrow Projects 1,450.00 Payroll of Void Checks: $ 0.00 Manual Checks: Certified Mail #9029 $ 399.50 Santelle Property Acquisition #1875 to #1879 $ 528,348.97 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $ 2,332,405.46 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 reminded everyone of the Fire Department 100th anniversary celebration on 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, Mr. DeNoia reported that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board will be tomorrow night, and copies of the Agenda and Minutes from the last two meetings are available. 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 recommended the acceptance of Dominick Raniere to the Fire Department: Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Mayor Castleman then reported that she will no longer be Emergency Management Coordinator and recommended Shannon Giblin as Emergency Management Coordinator, and Jim Griffiths as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator. She called for Motion to accept the changes: Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. Galante Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Other Reports: None Old Business: None New Business: Consent Agenda: Mayor Castleman announced that the following Resolutions would be approved by Consent Agenda. Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. VanWinkle 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, Roosevelt Tea Room Holding Co., LL did previously post Commerce Bank Certificate of Deposit #1901668634 in the amount of $9,143.33, as a Maintenance Bond for improvements to Block 36, Lot 27 in the Borough of Little Silver; and WHEREAS, by letter dated April 6, 2006 the Borough Engineer recommended release of the Maintenance Bond on the condition that of all fees due to the Borough of Little Silver have been paid; and WHEREAS, all fees due to the Borough of Little Silver have been paid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the aforementioned Maintenance Bond for improvements to Roosevelt Tea Room Holding Co., LL, Block 36, Lot 27 in the Borough of Little Silver be and is hereby released. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Julie Dickerson has distinguished herself, her family and her community with her record of achievement while a student at WHEREAS, Julie Dickerson has the highest academic ranking among the Little Silver students at the High School; and WHEREAS, Julie Dickerson, while compiling an outstanding academic record, has co-authored a book with her 9th grade brother; and WHEREAS, Julie Dickerson has earned the Congressional Award, Captain of the varsity Tennis Team, has run on the indoor and outdoor Track Team, attended a summer work camp helping to renovate and build houses for those less fortunate; and WHEREAS, Julie Dickerson has been a commercial art student in the Performing Arts Program and has diverse interests ranging from painting, piano, violin, reading, creative writing, hiking running and tennis; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the congratulations of the Governing Body and the congratulations of the entire community be extended to Julie Dickerson in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments at Red Bank Regional High School; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council and all of the residents of Little Silver wish Julie Dickerson every success in all of her future endeavors. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., Inc., 507 Prospect Avenue, Little Silver, N.J. has applied to the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver for renewal of their Limited Retail Distribution License; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that License #1323-43-001-001 for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., Inc.; is hereby granted for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Little Silver Liquors, Inc., Prospect Avenue, Little Silver, N.J. has applied to the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver for renewal of their Plenary Retail Distribution License; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that License #1323-44-002-002 for Little Silver Liquors, Inc. is hereby granted for the period of R E S O L U T I O N OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE SERVICES OF A SHADE TREE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver feels that there is need for the services of a part-time Shade Tree Enforcement Officer to oversee the maintenance, inspection and preservation of the Borough’s trees and vegetation through proper arboricultural techniques; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Red Bank has found a similar need for the services of a Shade Tree Enforcement Officer; and WHEREAS, the Borough recognizes that inter-local government service agreements may yield certain economies and efficiencies to the residents of the Borough by maximizing the use of limited public funds and resources; and WHEREAS, the Borough is authorized pursuant to the “Inter-local Services Act”, N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1, et. seq. to enter into an agreement with any other local unit or units for the joint provision within their several jurisdictions of any service which any party to the agreement is empowered to render within its own jurisdiction; NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Mayor is authorized to execute and the Administrator/Clerk to attest an inter-local services agreement with the Borough of Red Bank for the services of a Shade Tree Enforcement Officer from February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Borough Administrator/Clerk are hereby authorized to enter in an agreement with the Borough of Red Bank for the employment of a Shade Tree Enforcement Officer; BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution supercedes any previous resolution. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Little Silver Police Department has expressed the need for a second new 2006 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicle (Dark Blue/Oxford White with Medium Grey Interior) (Gasoline Engine); and WHEREAS, adequate funding has been or will be provided for said purchase in the 2006 Operating Budget; and WHEREAS, the Acting Chief of Police has obtained the following quote for a vehicle under State Purchase Contract #A45069: Winner Ford, WHEREAS, the following installed options are also required: Package FS100 - Heavy duty rubber floor covering, left hand spotlight; Package FS200 - rear windows inoperative, rear door locks and inside handles inoperative; Package FS300 - roof wire with hole; universal key package; front door moldings installed; courtesy lamp disable; radio noise suppression, 8 way power drivers seat; heated side mirrors; trunk pack; side air bags; AM/FM stereo radio; silicone hoses with aircraft clamps; skid plate; LED trunk lights (red/red); setina push bumpers; adjustable pedals and drivers die trunk mounted radio tray; 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 one 2006 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicle for $25,640.13 under State Purchase Contract #A45069 with options including 75,000 mile extended warranty from Winner Ford. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, a need exists within the Little Silver Police Department for the purchase and installation of the following equipment for the second new 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Inerceptor: Whelen Liberty LED Lightbar (Red/Blue) with takedown and alley lights Whelen 100 watt siren Siren speaker with brack Whelen 6 Bulb Strobe System with 90 watt power supply Two dual rear deck Whelen Talon (red/Blue) Two behind grille 40 series LED Lights (Red/Blue) LED done light (Clear/Red) Headlight flasher Interior partition with bucket seat protector Rear window armor Mirror beam super LED H/S seven position switchbox H/S 1800 TM center console unit with accessory pack Rear seat ABS grey with floor plan; and WHEREAS, adequate funding has been provided for said purchase in Ordinance #601-05; and WHEREAS, the Acting Chief of Police has obtained the following quote under State Contract #A60539: East Coast Emergency Lighting 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 the aforementioned equipment with installation on one 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police interceptors in the amount of $5,872.35 under State Contract #A60539 from East Coast Emergency Lighting. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver is in need of Landscape Services for the Borough Hall, Borough Hall Annex, Little Silver Train Station, Sickles Park Berm and Spring Street Plantings to include weekly mowing, mulching, trimming and fall clean-up for a period of two years (2006 spring and fall season and 2007 spring and fall season); and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase will be provided in the 2006 Operating Budget and the 2007 Operating Budget; and WHEREAS, the Borough Facilities Coordinator has solicited informal quotes from contractors and received the following responses: Lawns E.T.C. Red Bank: Sickles Park $ 840.00 Borough Hall $3,565.00 Train Station $2,426.00 Borough Hall Annex $2,107.00 Spring Street $ 920.00 TOTAL $8,098.00 DeFazio’s Lawn Service, Red Bank DECLINED TO QUOTE Gales Lawn Service, Little Silver NO RESPONSE DMR, Eatontown NO RESPONSE Bongarzones Lawn & Landscaping, Tinton Falls NO RESPONSE Brickman Group, Freehold NO RESPONSE G&G Lawn and Landscape Services NO RESPONSE Ryser’s Lawn and Landscape, Little Silver NO RESPONSE Grounds Keeper, Inc., Old Bridge NO RESPONSE Sure Landscape & Design, Little Silver NO RESPONSE WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quotes and finding them to be in order recommends the quotes of Lawns E.T.C.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote from Lawns E.T.C., in the total amount of $8,098.00 for Landscape Services the Borough Hall, Borough Hall Annex, Little Silver Train Station, Sickles Park Berm and Spring Street Plantings for a period of two years (2006 spring and fall season and 2007 spring and fall season) be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that application is hereby made to the Commissioner of Transportation for aid under the Municipal Aid Program portion of the above Act for the following project in the Borough of Little Silver, a. Markham Place from Prospect Avenue (Monmouth County Route No. 13B) to Branch Avenue (Monmouth County Route No. 11) in the Municipality of the Borough of Little Silver County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey for resurfacing and curbing for a distance of 0.38 miles or such portion thereof as may be approved by the Commissioner of Transportation. The total cost estimate for this improvement is $172,500.00. The Borough of Little Silver requests $150,000.00 in State funds and anticipates contributing $22,500.00. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, application has been made to the Borough of Little Silver by the Little Silver Volunteer Emergency Medical Service Inc. to hold an Off Premise Draw Raffle on December 11, 2006; and WHEREAS, all requirements have been complied with for the holding of such Raffle; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the application for an Off Premise Draw Raffle by the Little Silver Volunteer Emergency Medical Service Inc. be and is hereby approved. Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough: None Mayor Castleman called for a Motion for 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 and potential 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 potential litigation. Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None The Meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at Return to Regular Meeting: Roll Call: Present: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon, Mr. VanWinkle
Absent: None Motion to resume regular order of business: Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Gilmour Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Regular Meeting was resumed at Mayor Castleman recommended the promotion of Shannon Giblin to Police Chief. Mr. O’Scanlon read the following: RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Chief William Wikoff retired as Chief of Police, effective WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists for the position of Chief of Police, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Shannon Giblin is hereby appointed Police Chief, effective immediately, at an annual salary of $97,657.00 per year. The Chief’s work schedule of forty hours on average per week as well as any additional time as may be necessary without additional compensation, overtime or compensatory time, other terms and conditions of employment as stipulated in the Borough’s personnel manual and P.B.A. contract, and a one year employment contract shall be prepared reflecting the conditions of this Resolution. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None Motion to Adjourn: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Gilmour Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous The meeting was adjourned at Michael D. Biehl Administrator/Clerk | |||||||||||||||
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