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March 20, 2006 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL March 20, 2006 The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver have cancelled their Workshop Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2006, 7:30 p.m. and rescheduled the Workshop Meeting for Monday, March 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. with 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 8:16 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 March 16, 2006." The salute to the flag was led by Mr. Gilmour 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 Mayor Castleman called for a motion to suspend the Regular Order of Business: Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. DeNoia Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Mayor Castleman presented framed copies of a previously-adopted Resolution to the Eastern Region Pop Warner Scholar Team Mayor Castleman called for a Motion to resume the Regular Order of Business: Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Roll Call: Present: Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: Mr. VanWinkle PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “CHAPTER 16A” “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on March 3, 2006 , posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing open and called for comments. Mr. Biehl noted that this amends and reduces the Grading Application Fee and the Grading Escrow Fee for professional services. Seeing no further comments, Mayor Castleman called for a Motion to close the hearing. Motion hearing be closed: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing closed and called for a second reading. Mr. Biehl introduced for second reading by title only: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “CHAPTER 16A” “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon
Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER V “POLICE REGULATIONS” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on March 3, 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 noted that this Ordinance will raise the maximum penalty under General Violations to $2,000. Seeing no further comments, Mayor Castleman called for a Motion to close the hearing. Motion hearing be closed: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. Bitman Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous 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 V “POLICE REGULATIONS” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, Motion: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. Gilmour Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon
Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 79, LOT 11.01 ON THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH TAX MAP Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on March 10, 2006 , posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. Gilmour Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing open and called for comments. Richard Paprcka, Motion hearing be closed: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous 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 79, LOT 11.01 ON THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH TAX MAP Motion: Mr O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Gilmour Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon
Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL LAND USE ORDINANCE CHAPTER 16A ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.28 – ADDING ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.28 ENTITLED “STORMWATER MANAGEMENT” FOR THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on March 10, 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. Mayor Castleman noted that this is the beginning of a State-mandated plan. Mr. Biehl noted that this is the first part of the plan and that there will be additional Ordinances regarding the plan. Seeing no further comments, Mayor Castleman called for a Motion to close the hearing. Motion hearing be closed: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing closed and called for a second reading. Mr. Biehl introduced for second reading by title only: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL LAND USE ORDINANCE CHAPTER 16A ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.28 – ADDING ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.28 ENTITLED “STORMWATER MANAGEMENT” FOR THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY 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 Consideration of Minutes for Regular Meetings and Executive Sessions (if any) of January 5, 2006 Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Communications: None Student remarks and brief remarks from other members of the Public: None Mr. Galante read the following: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in the normal operation of the Borough of Little Silver, it will be necessary for making contracts, commitments and payments prior to the adoption of the regular budget for the Borough of Little Silver for the year 2006; and WHEREAS, the 2006 Temporary Budget expires on March 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, adoption of the 2006 Municipal Budget is anticipated on a date to be set during the second quarter of 2006; and WHEREAS, in order to meet the obligations of the borough for the period of April 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006, it becomes necessary to extend the Temporary Budget for 2006 to include additional appropriations; and WHEREAS, the total amount of the appropriations made hereunder do not exceed twenty-six and twenty-five hundredths percent (26.25%) of the budget for the year 2006, exclusive of the amount appropriated for capital improvements, interest and debt redemption charges; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20, the following Temporary Budget be and is hereby amended to include the following additional appropriations for the period April 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of the Resolution be transmitted to the Director of the Department of Community Affairs and the Borough Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Galante noted that the body of the Resolution refers to 2005, and should say 2006. Motion as amended: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon
Negative: None Abstentions: None Mr. Galante read the following: 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 $ 130,587.18 Operating – Prior Year 894.40 School Taxes 1,147,644.45 Capital 5,232.34 Grant 37,202.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 3,866.78 Escrow Projects 0.00 Payroll of 3/10/06 $ 117,325.45 Void Checks: $ 0.00 Manual Checks: $ 0.00 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $ 1,442,752.60 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: 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 the Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary Dinner will be on April 29. 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. Mayor Castleman reported that the next Safety Meeting will be on April 5, where she is hoping to join the Drug Alliance with Safety Committee, and that there are two retired Police Chiefs in the Borough who she would like to have join. 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 for tomorrow night was postponed to April 4.. He also reported that there was a meeting with Mayor Castleman, Mr. Biehl, Mr. Clark (Department of Public Works) and Mrs. Gormley regarding the implementation of the Stormwater Management plans. 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: None Other Reports: Mr. Biehl reported that he had received a call from Rosemary Brewer, Environmental Commission, who wants to make an application for Smart Growth Funds to update Open Space Inventory and Environmental Resource Inventory, in the amount of $3,000. She asked for the Governing Body’s approval to make application, the Governing Body agreed, and Mr. Biehl stated a Resolution would be prepared. Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of February , 2006: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $ 11,709,245.00 Total Monthly Receipts 2,735,608.00 Total Monthly Disbursements 3,314,864.00 Cash on Hand End of Month $ 11,129,989.00 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 February of 4.34%. Old Business: None New Business: ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SECTION 5-23, ENTITLED “SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTION”, 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 April 17, 2006. 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 Negative: None Abstentions: None Consent Agenda: Mayor Castleman announced that Item #4 regarding the Interlocal Services Agreement for the Reverse 9-1-1 notification system would be pulled from the Resolutions and the following five Resolutions would be approved by Consent Agenda. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Gilmour 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 of Little Silver has a need to acquire Borough Engineering services as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4; and, WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, Michael D. Biehl, has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is one year; and WHEREAS, Leon S. Avakian, Inc. has submitted a proposal, January 1, 2006 indicating they will provide Borough Engineering services for the Borough of Little Silver in accordance with the attached fee schedule; and WHEREAS, Leon S. Avakian, Inc. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Leon S. Avakian, Inc. has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Little Silver in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Leon S. Avakian, Inc. from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, adequate funds are available for the payment of this contract in the 2006 Municipal Budget; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver authorizes Suzanne S. Castleman, Mayor to enter into a contract with Leon S. Avakian, Inc. as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICES - GAGLIANO APPRAISAL, LLC IN CONNECTION WITH THE BOROUGH’S POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF BLOCK 79, WHEREAS, there is a need for the Borough of Little Silver to retain the services of a professional appraiser in order to provide valuation and consulting services relating to the Borough’s potential purchase of certain property identified on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map as Block 79, Lot 11.01 (the “Property”) ; and WHEREAS, the services will include the preparation of an appraisal report of the Property and any improvements thereon to assist the Borough with the potential acquisition of the Property; and WHEREAS, Gagliano Appraisal, LLC, has submitted a proposal to the Borough, at a fee of $1,500.00, in order to provide the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, the services to be provided are considered to be “Professional Services” pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law authorizes the awarding of a contract for “Professional Services” without public advertising for bids and bidding therefor, provided that the Resolution authorizing the contract and the contract itself be available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk and that notice of the awarding of the Contract be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council, having considered the same, now wishes to authorize the awarding of a professional service contract to Gagliano Appraisal, LLC, for the provision of the necessary appraisal services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver as follows: 1. That the Mayor is authorized to execute and the Municipal Clerk to attest an Agreement, acceptable to the Borough Attorney, between the Borough of Little Silver and Gagliano Appraisal, LLC regarding the aforesaid appraisal services, in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00. 2. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service”, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, of the Local Public Contracts Law of New Jersey, because the services will be performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and it is not possible to obtain bids for such needed qualitative services. 3. That the Chief Financial Officer is directed to file a Certificate of Availability of sufficient funds for this contract and to attach same to this Resolution. 4. That Notice of the adoption of this Resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the Borough. 5. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following: a. Gagliano Appraisal, LLC b. Borough Attorney R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that a resolution designating salaries for employees of the Borough of Little Silver adopted on May 16, 2005 be and is hereby amended as follows: DELETE (EFFECTIVE DATE March 17, 2006) Catherine Ottaviano Zoning Assistant $ 14.50/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 May 16, 2005 be and is hereby amended as follows: ADD: (Effective March 20, 2006) Joe Lauterwasser Jr. Police Dispatcher $36,812.00 (Effective March 6, 2006) Joe Lauterwasser Class 1 Special Officer $ 14.50/hr (Effective March 6, 2006) John McGuire Class 1 Special Officer $ 14.50/hr (Effective March 6, 2006) Peter Giblin Relief Dispatcher $ 14.50/hr (Effective March 6, 2006) Peter Giblin Class 1 Special Officer $ 14.50/hr (Effective March 6, 2006) Herman Credle Relief Crossing Guard $ 36.51/day (Effective March 6, 2006) Harold Scott Relief Crossing Guard $ 36.51/day 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 WHEREAS, Gary and Nancy Costello have filed suit against the Borough of Little Silver Planning Board as a result of the denial of their application for development of Block 46.01, Lot 2 in the Borough of Little Silver; 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, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver wish to engage the services of an attorney to assist in the defense of this lawsuit; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this service is contained in Legal-Other Expenses; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver hereby appoint the services of Michael Leckstein, Esq. to be retained as Attorney for the Little Silver Planning Board for the purposes of defending said application at a rate not to exceed $150/hour. Attorney Bennett read the following: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF A REVISED PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL. WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver is a municipal corporation in the State of WHEREAS, as a municipal entity, the Borough employs various employees; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council previously authorized the Borough to join the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund provides the Borough with Employment Practice Liability Coverage, conditioned on the following: a. The Borough submitting the standard employment application form; b. The Borough establishing a Risk Management/Loss Control Plan and Personnel Policy; c. The Borough providing for annual updates of the Risk Management Plan and the Personnel Policy Manual; and WHEREAS, regularly updating the Borough’s Personnel Policy Manual will better enable the Borough to handle employment-related matters in accordance with updated legal requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver, in the 1. That the Borough hereby authorizes the Borough Administrator to update the Personnel Policy Manual of the Borough of Little Silver, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund, and subject to the review of the Borough Attorney. 2. That nothing contained in the within Resolution shall preclude the Borough Council from modifying the Personnel Policy, in the future, as it deems appropriate. 3. That the within Resolution shall take effect immediately. 4. That the revised Personnel Policy Manual shall be made available to all Borough employees. 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 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGAL SERVICES OF PATRICK ACCISANO, ESQ., TO SERVE AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER IN A LEGAL MATTER REGARDING AN APPLICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW JERSEY, INC., TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE BOROUGH. WHEREAS, there is a need for the Borough of Little Silver to retain the services of special counsel in order to represent the interests of the Borough with regard to an application filed by Verizon New Jersey, Inc., to construct and operate a cable television system in the Borough; and WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney cannot handle this matter due to a conflict of interest; and WHEREAS, Patrick Accisano, Esq., is willing to represent the Borough in this matter at the same rate as the Borough Attorney; and WHEREAS, the services to be provided are considered to be “Professional Services” pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law authorizes the awarding of a contract for “Professional Services” without public advertising for bids and bidding therefor, provided that the Resolution authorizing the contract and the contract itself be available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Clerk and that notice of the awarding of the Contract be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council, having considered the same, now wishes to authorize the award of this professional service contract to Patrick Accisano, Esq., for the provision of the necessary legal services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver, in the 1. That the Mayor is authorized to execute and the Borough Clerk to attest an Agreement between the Borough of Little Silver and Patrick Accisano, Esq., regarding the aforesaid legal services. 2. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 of the Local Public Contracts Law of New Jersey, because the services will be performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and it is not possible to obtain bids for such needed qualitative services. 3. That hourly billing will be charged at the rate of $155.00 per hour and there shall be a cap on the expenditure of funds related to this contract in the amount of $2,500.00, without further authorization from the Borough Council. 4. That the Chief Financial Officer is directed to file a Certificate of Availability of sufficient funds for this contract and to attach same to this Resolution. 5. That Notice of the adoption of this Resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the Borough. 6. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following: a. Patrick Accisano, Esq. b. Borough Chief Financial Officer c. Borough Attorney Motion: Mr. DeNoiaSecond: Mr. O’Scanlon Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon Negative: None Abstentions: None Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough: Mr. Cheevers, Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Michael D. 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