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November 6, 2006 Edit here ...use submit or exit button in blue toolbar above MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL November 6, 2006 The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver have canceled their Workshop Meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 2, 2006, 7:30 p.m. and rescheduled for Monday, November 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. and their Regular Meeting will 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 8:15 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 October 30, 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 Bace and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: None Mr. Biehl read the following: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the borough of Little Silver did heretofore advertise for public bids for installation of a new roofing system at the Woman’s Club in the Borough of Little Silver; and WHEREAS, specifications were prepared by the Borough Engineer; and WHEREAS, the following bids were received by the Administrator/Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on November 2, 2006 opened and publicly read as follows: Shorelands Construction, Inc. Monmouth Beach, NJ $ 91,850.00 Cypcreco Industries, Inc. Neptune, NJ $123,113.00; and WHEREAS, funding for said improvement has been provided in Bond Ordinance 618-06; and WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has reviewed the bids and recommends to the Mayor and Council that the low bid submitted by Shorelands Construction Inc., be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the borough of Little Silver that the low bid submitted by Shorelands Construction, Inc. in the amount of $91,850.00 for installation of a new roofing system at the Woman’s Club in the Borough of Little Silver be and is hereby accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Administrator/Clerk be and is hereby authorized to return the bid bond to the unsuccessful bidder. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon 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 PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER TO PLACE A DEED RESTRICTION ON A CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE BOROUGH DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 39, LOT 3 ON THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH TAX MAP IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE NAME OF THE WOMAN’S CLUB BUILDING Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on October 27, 2006 , posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. VanWinkle Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing open and called for comments. Seeing none, she called for a Motion to close the hearing. Motion hearing be closed: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Roll Call: 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 PLACE A DEED RESTRICTION ON A CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE BOROUGH DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 39, LOT 3 ON THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH TAX MAP IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE NAME OF THE WOMAN’S CLUB BUILDING Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon 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): None Communications: None Mr. VanWinkle read the following: RESOLUTION
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, November 6, 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 $ 1,268,039.94 Operating – Prior Year 35.05 School Taxes 1,229,310.85 Capital 58,298.68 Grant 2,793.75 Various Trusts & Reserves 3,093.84 Escrow Projects 8,517.50 Payroll of 10/20/06, 11/3/06 $ 243,245.03 Void Checks: #9473 Cruisers $ -25.66 #9535 Red Wing Shoe Store $ -250.00 Manual Checks: NJ Unemployment Compensation Ch #103006 $ 4,169.66 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $ 2,817,228.64 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 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 Planning Board Office now has a full staff again, with a part-time assistant having been hired. He further reported that the downtown streetlights that had burned out had been taken care of by Mr. Biehl and Mr. Olimpi. PUBLIC WORKS (Planning Board, ADA, Parker Homestead Liaison, Recycling): 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 recently announced a Pop Warner Football game and that she enjoyed the experience. Mayor Castleman recommended the following appointments: Local Assistance: Eleanor Dolan Traffic Safety Committee: Eileen Mahoney, Karen Stein, Jennifer Pardee Emergency Management: Mel Israel, Elaina Caldera, Jennifer Pardee Drug Alliance: Kelly Senkeleski Motion: Mr. VanWinkle Second: Mr. O’Scanlon Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Other Reports: Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of September, 2006: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $ 9,686,221.00 Total Monthly Receipts 604,723.00 Total Monthly Disbursements 1,846,098.00 Cash on Hand End of Month $ 8,444,846.00 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 5.20 %. Old Business: None New Business: ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER II “ADMINISTRATIVE” ADDING SECTION 2-25 “ANNUAL MAYOR AND COUNCIL ORGANIZATION MEETING DATE” 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 December 4, 2006. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. VanWinkle Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Biehl noted that the meeting date had been changed, but the Ordinance had not been introduced previously. He explained that the Organization Meeting will be the first Monday of the New Year, at 7:00 p.m., unless the first Monday is a non-working date, in which case the Meeting will be held the first Thursday of the New Year. Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 5-13, ENTITLED “PENALTY”, OF CHAPTER 5, “POLICE REGULATIONS”, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY (1973)” Mr. Biehl noted that upon introduction same would be advertised according to law, posted on the Borough bulletin board, and held over for a public hearing on December 4, 2006. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. VanWinkle Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Consent Agenda: Mayor Castleman announced that the following Resolutions would be approved by Consent Agenda. She noted that Resolution #5 will be held for further study. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Bitman 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, the Little Silver Fire Department is in need of a T.S.I 8020 Porta Count Plus Respirator Fit Tester and a T.S.I.8025-20 Mask Adapter; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has solicited the following quote: A. J. Abrams Co., Inc. c/o T.S.I. Westport, CT. $7,865.00; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #619-06; and WHEREAS, by letter dated September 20, 2006 from A.J. Abrams Co, Inc. represents that they are the only vendor for this product in this area; 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 a T.S.I. 8020 Porta Count Plus Respirator Fit Tester and a T.S.I. 8025-20 Mask Adapter in the amount of $7,865.00. R E S O L U T I O NWHEREAS, the Little Silver Volunteer Fire Department is in need of the following: 5 Streamlight all purpose Light Litebox with Vehicle Mount 2 T.F.T. Handline Nozzles with 1 ½” Grip 5 Water Pressure Extinguishers 21/2 Gallon Bracket 2 Single Gas C.O. Meters 4 Storz to Rigid Female Adapters 4”S X 2½” 1 Three-Way Ball Valve 4”S X (3) 2½” NSTM 1 Akron Pyrolite in Line Eductor 95 GPM 1 Black Max Pistion Intake Relief Valve 4” S X 6” NSTFSW 26 Super Pass II Pass Alerts (Motion Only) with 12 Extra Storage Keys; 10 Air Mask Storage Bages; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for said purchase is contained in Capital Improvement Ordinance #619-06; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has solicited the following quotes: Continental Fire and Safety, Inc. Trenton, NJ $9,799.60 Murphy Fire & Safety, Inc. Kearney, NJ $10,659.00 PAK-RAT Equipment, Inc. Oceanport, NJ $10,820.00 (Incomplete Quote); and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote submitted by Continental Fire and Safety, Inc. and finding it to be in order recommends it; 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 above referenced items, including shipping from Continental Fire and Safety, Inc. in the amount of $9,799.60. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Little Silver Fire Department is in need of 10 Motorola Minitor V, two channel, stored voice pagers with chargers; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has solicited the following quotes: B. R. Communications Eatontown, N.J. $4,010.00 Quality Communications Lakewood, N.J. $4,485.00 P & W Pager Service Center Sarasota, Fl. $4,424.00; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #619-06; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quotes and finding them to be in order recommends the low quote submitted by A. R. Communications; 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 10 Motorola Minitor V Pagers with two channels, stored voice capability and chargers from A. R. Communications in the amount of $4,010.00. R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Little Silver Fire Department is in need of emergency lighting with installation for one of their vehicles; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #06-619; and WHEREAS, the following quote has been obtained by the Fire Chief under State Purchase Contract #A60539: East Coast Emergency Lighting North Brunswick, NJ $1,927.26; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by East Coast Emergency Lighting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by East Coast Emergency Lighting in the amount of $1,927.26 for lighting and installation on the vehicle under State Contract #A60539 be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Little Silver Police Department is in need of emergency lighting with installation for their 2006 Ford Expedition; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #06-619; and WHEREAS, the following quote has been obtained by the Police Department under State Purchase Contract #A60539: East Coast Emergency Lighting North Brunswick, NJ $5,007.62; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by East Coast Emergency Lighting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by East Coast Emergency Lighting in the amount of $5,007.62 for lighting and installation on the vehicle under State Contract #A60539 be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Little Silver Department of Public Works is in need of one 2006 Ford Super Duty F-350 Regular Cab XL 4WD including items as per the attached specifications; and WHEREAS, the following quote has been solicited under State Contract #A64082: Warnock Fleet and Leasing East Hanover, NJ $26,537.39; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for said purchase is contained in Ordinance #619-06; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends it to the Mayor and Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Borough Administrator/Clerk be and is hereby authorized to purchase a 2006 Ford Super Duty F-350 Regular Cab XL 4WD including items as per the attached specifications from Warnock Fleet and Leasing in the amount of $26, 537.39. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Little Silver Department of Public Works is in need of one 2006 Ford Super Duty F-350 DRW F37 Reg Cab 141” WB 60” CA XL 4WD including items as per the attached specifications; and WHEREAS, the following quote has been solicited under State Contract #A64082: Warnock Fleet and Leasing East Hanover, NJ $44,672.00; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for said purchase is contained in Ordinance #618-06; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends it to the Mayor and Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Borough Administrator/Clerk be and is hereby authorized to purchase a 2006 Ford Super Duty F-350 DRW F37 Reg Cab 141” WB 60” CA XL 4WD including items as per the attached specifications including items as per the attached specs from Warnock Fleet and Leasing in the amount of $44,672.00. R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Borough of Little Silver by the Red Bank Regional Buccaneer Booster Club for On Premise 50/50 Raffles on the following dates: October 21, 2006 November 4, 2006 November 23, 2006 December 16, 2006 December 18, 2006 December 27, 2006 December 30, 2006 WHEREAS, all requirements have been complied with for the holding of such Raffles; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the application for On Premise 50/50 Raffles by the Red Bank Regional Buccaneer Booster Club be and is hereby approved. 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 the Borough Administrator/Clerk be and is hereby authorized to advertise and receive bids for the Concession at the Little Silver Railroad Station. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the owners of record of Block 58 Lot 6, 34 Parker Ave., Michael and Elizabeth Mosiello, filed for the 2005 New Jersey Fair Homeowner Rebate; and WHEREAS, on October 10, 2006, the State of New Jersey remitted to the Borough of Little Silver one check in the amount of $350.00 representing the rebate; and WHEREAS, the rebate to benefit Mr. & Mrs. Mosiello cannot be applied to their tax account as they sold their property on July 7, 2006; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver, that a check be drawn in the amount of $350.00 payable to Michael & Elizabeth Mosiello, and be forwarded to them at 49 Broadmoor Dr., Lincroft, NJ 07738. RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver hires school Crossing Guards through the Police Department for the duration of the school year; and WHEREAS, the school Crossing Guards are hired specifically for the school year; and WHEREAS, the law allows them to file for unemployment during the summer months when school is not in session; and WHEREAS, the Borough recently reimbursed the New Jersey Division of Pensions over $4,000.00 for these 10 month employees; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the New Jersey Legislature is hereby petitioned for a change in the unemployment rules to eliminate school Crossing Guards from the unemployment program; and BE IT FURTHER ESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent to State Senator Ellen Karcher, Assemblyman Michael Panter, Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck and the Two Rivers Council of Mayors. 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 November 13, 2006) James Gannon Public Works/Recycling Roadman (First Year) $39,577.00 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 WHEREAS, the Resolution adopted on October 16, 2006 be amended as follows; 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 October 30, 2006) John Morris Public Works/Recycling Roadman (First Year) $39,577.00 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 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 November 6, 2006) Elizabeth Burkimsher Zoning Assistant $15.10/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. Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough: None Mayor Castleman asked 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. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Gilmour Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous The Meeting was adjourned for Executive Session. Mayor Castleman asked for a Motion to return to the Regular Meeting. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Gilmour Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous The Regular Meeting resumed at 8:50 p.m. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Michael D. Biehl Administrator/Clerk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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