MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE

LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL

September 18, 2006

The meeting was called to order and the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act given by Mayor Castleman at 8:00 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 September 11, 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 and

Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk

Absent: None   

Consideration of Minutes for Regular Meetings and Executive Sessions (if any) of:

June 14, 2006

Motion:  Mr. Gilmour

Second:  Mr. Galante

Council and Public Discussion:  None

Roll Call:  Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

July 5, 2006

Motion:  Mr. O’Scanlon

Second:  Mr. Galante

Council and Public Discussion:  None

Roll Call:  Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

July 11, 2006

Motion:  Mr. O’Scanlon

Second:  Mr. VanWinkle

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 

Resolution - Payment of Bills and Claims, September 18, 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                                             $    228,513.80     

            Operating – Prior Year                                                 147.92

            School Taxes                                                                   1,229,310.85

            Capital                                                                                 47,905.30    

            Grant                                                                                      2,641.80      

            Various Trusts & Reserves                                                    2,287.60

            Escrow Projects                                                                          48.75

Payroll of  9/8/06                                                                      $    118,214.15

Void Checks:                                                                           $               0.00

Manual Checks:

NJ Unemploy. (Compensation Fund)                            $             34.50

Release of Cash Performance Bond ck.#64,65         32,735.56

Wire Transfers:                                                             $               0.00

Total                                                                                        $ 1,661,840.23

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. Bitman

Council and Public Discussion: 

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.  Mr. Bitman asked if there was a reason why the Newsletter was late being received this month.  Mr. Galante replied that it was not specifically determined yet.

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 reported that there was a meeting last week regarding the Markham Place sewer pipe problem.  He said after review, it was determined there had no been a problem since the completion of the new school addition, and that the flow of water had increased enough to keep the pipe clear.  He said the Borough Engineer recommended that the Board of Education flush the pipe once a year as maintenance, rather than replace the pipe.  Mr. Biehl added that there was some confusion within the school administration, that they were under the impression there was a leak in the pipe.  Mr. Gilmour replied that had been clarified as not the case with the school administration.

Mr. Gilmour also noted that on Saturday, September 23 the Fire Department is sponsoring a day for painting fire hydrants and the public is urged to assist.  Mr. Biehl added that this is an Eagle Scout project, and that many volunteers are needed for the project.

PERSONNEL (Business & Professional Association, Local Assistance, Recreation, Waterfront Committee, Downtown Development Committee, Little Silver Cross Acceptance Liaison):

Mr. Bitman, no report.  Mayor Castleman advised Mr. Bitman that Lori Saybolt at the Women’s Exchange has volunteered to start the Business and Professional Association once again, and Mr. Bitman agreed to contact her.

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: 

Mayor's  Report:   Mayor Castleman noted there would be a Planning Board Meeting tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m.  She also noted that she had put an announcement in the Newsletter soliciting new members for the Safety Committee and the Drug Alliance. 

Mayor Castleman recommended the appointment of Al Bennett to the Emergency Management Committee:

Motion:            Mr. O’Scanlon

Second:            Mr. Gilmour

Vote:                Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

Mayor Castleman recommended the appointment of Peter Gibson as Deputy Director and Police Coordinator of Emergency Management Committee:

Motion:            Mr. O’Scanlon

Second:            Mr. Gilmour

Vote:                Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

Mayor Castleman then noted that the lateness of the Newsletter was due to a mixup and it is being resolved. 

She also noted that the 9/11 Memorial Service was very successful.

Mayor Castleman later noted that the Two Rivers Council of Mayors would like to have a party at the Railroad Station, as they did several years ago, and asked permission to do so.  She said a budget is being formulated, to be paid by the Two Rivers Council of Mayors.

Other Reports: 

Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of August, 2006:

Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month                                      $ 8,394,573.00                                           

Total Monthly Receipts                                                                5,727,372.00

Total Monthly Disbursements                                                                   4,435,724.00

Cash on Hand End of Month                                                                $ 9,686,221.00

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  5.14%.

Old Business:  None

New Business:

Consent Agenda:  Mayor Castleman announced that the following Resolutions would be approved by  Consent Agenda.

Motion:            Mr. Galante     

Second:            Mr. VanWinkle

Vote:                Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

RESOLUTION

CANCELING 2006 TAXES ON BOROUGH OWNED PROPERTY

BLOCK 79, LOTS 11 & 12

WHEREAS, on or about May 25, 2006, the Borough of Little became the record owner of certain property located at 201 Riverview Avenue, Little Silver, known as Block 79, Lots 11 and 12, also known as Block 79, Lot 11.01, on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map; and

HEREAS, the Borough’s acquisition of the aforesaid property requires that the municipal portion of the 2006 real estate taxes be canceled.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver as follows:

1.                  That the municipal portion of the 2006 real estate taxes, including all interest, assessed against Block 79, Lot 11 and 12 on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map, in the following amounts be canceled:

Lot 11                          Lot 12

                        2^nd Quarter:                              $        0.00                   $  .50

                        3^rd Quarter:                               $ 2,219.94                   $  .54

                        4^th Quarter:                               $ 2,219.94                   $  .54

2.                  That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following:

a.       Borough Tax Collector

b.      Borough Tax Assessor

c.       Borough Attorney

RESOLUTION

CANCELING 2006 TAXES ON BOROUGH OWNED PROPERTY

BLOCK 37, LOT 25

WHEREAS, on or about May 3, 2005, the Borough of Little Silver became the record owner of certain property located at 466 Prospect Avenue, Little Silver, also known as Block 37, Lot 25 on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map; and

WHEREAS, the Borough’s acquisition of the aforesaid property requires that the municipal portion of the 2006 real estate taxes be canceled.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver as follows:

1.                  That the municipal portion of the 2006 real estate taxes, including all interest, assessed against Block 37, Lot 25 on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map, in the following amounts be canceled:

1^st Quarter:                   $484.50

2^nd Quarter:                  $484.50

3^rd Quarter:                   $520.14

4^th Quarter:                   $520.14

2.                  That a certified coy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following:

a.       Borough Tax Collector

b.      Borough Tax Assessor

c.       Borough Attorney

RESOLUTION

CANCELING 2006 TAXES ON BOROUGH OWNED PROPERTY

BLOCK 17, lot 43

WHEREAS, on or about July 5, 2006, the Borough of Little Silver became the record owner of certain property located at 221 Rumson Road, Little Silver, also known as Block 17, Lot 43 on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map; and

WHEREAS, the Borough’s acquisition of the aforesaid property requires that the municipal portion of the 2006 real estate taxes be canceled.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver as follows:

1. That the municipal portion of the 2006 real estate taxes, including all interest, assessed against Block 17, Lot 43 on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map, in the following amounts be canceled:

1^st Quarter:                   $1,244.84

2^nd Quarter:                  $1,244.84

2. That a certified coy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following:
1. Borough Tax Collector
2. Borough Tax Assessor
3. Borough Attorney

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Little Silver Fire Department is in need of emergency lighting for a 2006 Dodge Dakota vehicle; 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                                                    $3,005.43; 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 $3,005.43 for lighting on the vehicle under State Contract #A60539 be and is hereby accepted.

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Emergency Medical Services  is in need of eight Minitor V, 2 channel stored voice pagers along with eight rechargeable,  Minitor V batteries and four 16 channel Motorola radios with 2 rechargeable batteries; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Medical Services Captain has solicited the following quote under State Contract #A53804

Quality Communications

Lakewood, NJ                                                             $6,317.56; 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 the aforementioned items from Quality Communications in the amount of $6,317.56.

Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough:  Elizabeth “Puddy” Flynn commented that the new parking Ordinance on North Lovett Avenue was proving to be problematic for residents and there were complaints about the new parking rules.  Mr. Biehl replied that this had been referred to Traffic Safety Officer, who reported that the complaints were in related to the parking for the school.    Mr. O’Scanlon replied that the new parking rules were put into effect to attempt to resolve a traffic safety problem during school hours.    After discussion, it was decided to review the issue and discuss Ms. Flynn’s concerns with the Safety Officer.

Motion to Adjourn:       Mr. O’Scanlon

Second:                        Mr. Gilmour

Roll Call:  Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous

The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Michael D. Biehl                                                                                                                                   Administrator/Clerk

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