MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE

LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL

January 4, 2007

The meeting was called to order and the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act given by Mayor Castleman at 7:30 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 January 5, 2006."

The salute to the flag was led by Mr. DeNoia 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:

WE DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true, full, and correct statement of the results of the election herein mentioned, as the same is exhibited by the statements produced and laid before the Board of County Canvassers, according to law, and that the same exhibits the number of names in signature copy registers and the registers of voters, the number of names of the voters in the poll books of the election districts, respectively, and the of the ballots rejected, the whole number of the names in the signature copy registers and the registers of voters, the whole number of the names of the voters in the poll books of the several election districts, the name of each person for whom any vote or votes were cast, the number of votes cast for each person in each election district, and the whole number of votes cast for each person in each election district, and the whole number of votes cast for each person for each office designated, and also specifies each public question voted upon and the number of votes cast thereupon in the several election districts as they appear by the statements so produced and laid before the said Board.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands this 14^th day of November in the year two thousand six.

Leah Falk, Chairperson, Board of County Canvassers

Norine Kelly, Member, Board of County Canvassers

Attest:  M. Claire French, County Clerk, Bd. Of County Canvassers

J. Ann Dinor, Member, Board of County Canvassers

Karen Haines, Member Board of County Canvassers

Attest:  Bertha C. Sumick, Special Deputy Clerk

A statement of the determination of the Board of County Canvassers relative to an election held in the Borough of Little Silver on the 7^th day of November, in the year of our Lord, two thousand six for the election of Municipal Officers for said

LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH

The said board to determine that at the said election,

JONATHAN H BITMAN AND DAVID E. GILMOUR WERE ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Attorney Bace administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Jonathan H. Bitman and David E. Gilmour.

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

Mayor’s Message:

I would be remiss if I did not begin by thanking all of those who have so unselfishly volunteered their time and expertise in service to Little Silver in 2006 and I sincerely hope they will continue to do so in the future.  As I have stated numerous times our volunteers are the backbone of our community and without them many programs would suffer greatly or quite possibly be non existent.

            I also wish to commend our professionals for their dedication to meeting the needs of this Borough and its residents.

            The accomplishments and improvements throughout our town this past year were not for just the present time but always keeping in mind and planning for the future as well.

            Some of the projects which kept us busy thru 2006 were as follows:

            1.         Affordable Housing Plan

As I stated last year our Affordable Housing Plan was submitted on time, and we are currently still waiting patiently for certification of that plan from the State Council on Affordable Housing.  We believe our plan is reasonable and realistic and can be accomplished without destroying the character and integrity of our Community.

            2.         Renovations and Upgrades – Public Property

            The interior of the Woman’s Club is completed – new lighting, new bathrooms (3) door and window replacements and new tile flooring.  (Kitchen will be addressed at a later date).

            Borough Hall renovations completed – door and window replacement, front entrance changes, - well water conditioning system installed to take care of the iron in the water used for outside watering as it is staining the building and walkways.

            The Post Office Museum roof was also replaced as it was leaking.

            3.         New Ambulance

            A contract has been awarded for purchase of a new ambulance which should be in service by the end of June.  This replaces our current 11 year old rig that has seen better days.

            4.         Infrastructure Improvements

            Each year we budget monies to improve our infrastructure.  We intend to continue our strong road and drainage improvement program on the theory that good annual maintenance will forestall large emergency expenditures.

            Roads and Drainage Program – Little Silver Point Road and Edgewood Avenue  drainage projects have been completed.  Six stormwater management ordinances have been adopted – all pertaining to the new stormwater management program regulations.

            Upcoming Projects for 2007

            1.         Continuation of  Roads and Drainage Program

            Several roads are under consideration for this year. The severity of this winter will determine which roads must be given first consideration.

            We will finish the sidewalks on Markham Place which were started in late 2006 with a  DOT Grant.  We will pave Markham Place with another DOT Grant plus extend our Downtown Project on Markham with sidewalks and lighting up to and including school driveways.

            We will rebuild the south end of Prospect Avenue (lower portion) and then pave and curb the whole road from Willow Drive to Little Silver Point Road.

            Stabilization of the stream banks will be performed at Little Silver Point Road and south of Prospect Avenue also as part of the 2006 Roads & Drains Program.

            2007 - Little Silver Point Road – east of Seven Bridges curb and pave. Correct Howard’s Beach Drainage Problems - DEP permits are needed for this job.

            2.         Parker Homestead Study Plan

            As noted in the December newsletter the generosity of Joyce and Nick Codispoti of the Codispoti Foundation, has provided for a grant not to exceed $50,000 to conduct a study plan for the Parker Homestead and its surroundings.  Also to be included but in less depth are the former Post Office (located next to our library) and the house on the corner of Harrison Avenue and Rumson Road.  The study plan has begun under the direction of the firm of Farewell Mills and Gatsch Architects of Princeton.

            I have asked the Codispotis’ to head our Board of Trustees for the Homestead and thankfully they have agreed to do so.  Their interest in the Homestead restoration and this town is most sincere.  I am appointing members to serve on that Board at the reorganization meeting – anyone else interested in serving on the Board or a working Committee, please contact me, as once the study is completed we will be ready to move forward.  Obviously there will be much planning and work to be done toward meeting the goal of restoring this wonderful and so gracious gift of the late Julia Parker, to the Borough, into a museum and educational facility of which we will be most proud.

            When the study is completed, we will be seeking grants and donations to implement the plan.

            Once again, my sincere thanks to the Codispoti Foundation.

            3.         Memorial Park (Opposite the Firehouse)

            We plan to finally get this project underway this year.  Our Shade Tree Commission will assist us in refining the plan.

            4.         The Restoration of the Bridge on Seven Bridges Road next to Point Road School

            The work has been rescheduled until after the completion of the Breeders Cup Racing Event at Monmouth Park Race Track in October 2007 – I have been assured by the Monmouth County Engineering Office that construction will begin at the end of this international horse racing event.

            5.         Shared Services

            We are currently involved in several studies of sharing services with other towns.  The purpose of these studies is to determine if current costs can be significantly reduced without cutting services to our residents.  As information is received I will keep you informed by website and newsletter.

            6.         Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations

Are now  in effect and we all are expected to do our part and follow the new brush and leaf curbside collection schedule.  Please follow the schedule as it appeared in the November 2006 Newsletter. Copies are available on the counter in the Administrative Office.

            7.         Traffic Light at Harding Road and Prospect Avenue County Project

            It is our understanding that this project is being worked on by the County Traffic Engineering Department and installation of this much needed signalization is due some time in 2007 which will also include a widening of this very dangerous intersection.

            8.         Woman’s Club

            The entire roof structure on the building must be replaced.  That work and the parking lot curbing and paving will take approximately two months to complete.

            I hope I have been able to adequately share with you all some of the major issues facing our Borough.  All of us on the Governing Body are totally committed to working together to provide the very best for the residents of Little Silver in the most cost effective way – we will continue to explore areas in which we can share services with neighboring municipalities if and when it is fiscally beneficial to do so without jeopardizing the services provided to our residents.

            Many thanks for your continued support and we wish one and all a very healthy, safe and happy New Year.

Mr. Biehl read the following:

                                              R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED that Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr. be and is hereby elected President of the Council of the Borough of Little Silver for the year 2007.

Motion:            Mr. DeNoia

Second:            Mr. Bitman

Council and Public discussion:  None

Vote:                Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

Mayor Castleman announced the following appointments and administered the Oath of Office:

Fire Department Officers:

Chief                                        Chris Beronio

Asst. Chief                               Rich DeFazio, Jr.

Captain                                    Terry Campbell

1^st Lt.                                       Stephen Greenwood IV

2^nd Lt.                                      Frank Salerno

Chief Engineer              Edwin Burdge

1^st Asst. Engineer                      Peter Gale

2^nd Asst. Engineer                     Richard DeFazio

3^rd Asst. Engineer                     Jim Jiminaro

Fire Police Officers:

Captain                                    Charles Connell

Leiutenant                                 Lester Mathis

Sergeant                                   Dave Wasserman

First Aid Officers:

Captain                                    Al Bennett

1^st Lt.                                       Kim Ambrose

2^nd Lt.                                      John Mercun

Sergeant                                   Peter Giblin

Engineer                                   Dave Whittle

Mr. Biehl read the following:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in the normal operation of the business 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
year 2007, and
WHEREAS, the total amount of the appropriations made hereunder do not exceed twenty-six and twenty-
five hundredth percent (26.25%) of the budget for the Borough of Little Silver for 2007, exclusive of the
amount appropriated for interest and debt redemption charges,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following temporary budget be made for the Borough of
Little Silver for the year 2006 and a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial
Officer for her records, namely:		SALARIES	OTHER
		& WAGES	EXPENSE
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Salaries & Wages	01-20-100-011	21,300
Other Expense	01-20-100-021		20,089
MAYOR & COUNCIL
Salaries & Wages	01-20-110-012	4,800
Other Expense	01-20-110-020		100
MUNICIPAL CLERK
Salaries & Wages	01-20-120-010	37,000
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
Salaries & Wages	01-20-130-010	26,400
Other Expense	01-20-130-022		1,000
AUDIT SERVICE	01-20-135-020		3,000
REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
Salaries & Wages	01-20-145-010	8,100
Other Expense	01-20-145-021		2,500
TAX ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION
Salaries & Wages	01-20-150-011	10,000
Other Expense	01-20-150-022		1,000
LEGAL SERVICES
Salaries & Wages	01-20-155-010	3,800
Other Expense	01-20-155-028		10,000
ENGINEERING SERVICES	01-20-165-020		1,000
ZONING BOARD
Salaries & Wages	01-21-180-011	20,000
Other Expense	01-21-180-021		2,000
OTHER CODE ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS
Salaries & Wages	01-22-200-010	1,000
Other Expense	01-22-200-022		200
LIABILITY INSURANCE	01-23-210-090		109,000
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE	01-23-215-020		120,000
EMPLOYEE GROUP INSURANCE	01-23-220-092		285,000
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Salaries & Wages	01-25-240-011	395,000
Other Expense	01-25-240-022		55,000
POLICE DISPATCH 911	01-25-250-020		5,500
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Other Expense	01-25-252-020		500
AID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT.	01-25-255-026		35,000
FIRE PREVENTION
Salaries & Wages	01-25-256-010	3,000
Other Expense	01-25-256-022		900
AID TO VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE	01-25-260-026		2,000
MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR	01-25-275-010	2,500
STREET & ROAD MAINTENANCE
Salaries & Wages	01-26-290-011	102,000
Other Expense	01-26-290-026		22,500
SHADE TREE
Salaries & Wages	01-26-300-010	8,000
Other Expense	01-26-300-020		1,000
RECYCLING/GARBAGE CONTRACT
Salaries & Wages	01-26-305-011	60,000
Other Expense	01-26-305-022		60,000
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Salaries & Wages	01-26-310-012	0
Other Expense	01-26-310-024		2,000
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Salaries & Wages	01-26-315-011	17,700
Other Expense	01-26-315-030		15,000
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT (Condo)	01-26-325-020		1,000
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Salaries & Wages	01-27-330-010	1,600
Other Expense	01-27-330-022		7,500
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICE	01-27-335-020		500
WELFARE ADMINISTRATION
Salaries & Wages	01-27-345-010	1,300
Other Expense	01-27-345-022		100
CONTRIB. TO SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY	01-27-360-020		1,000
RECREATION SERVICES & PROGRAMS
Salaries & Wages	01-28-370-012	4,400
Other Expense	01-28-370-028		35,000
MAINTENANCE OF PARKS
Salaries & Wages	01-28-375-011	29,400
Other Expense	01-28-375-026		1.000
MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
Salaries & Wages	01-29-390-011	28,400
Other Expense	01-29-390-022		2,200
ELECTRICITY	01-31-430-020		30,000
STREET LIGHTING	01-31-435-020		18,000
TELEPHONE	01-31-440-100		12,000
WATER	01-31-445-100		1,500
GAS	01-31-446-100		16,000
FUEL OIL	01-31-447-225		1,500
SEWERAGE PROCESSING & DISPOSAL	01-31-455-100		1,800
GASOLINE	01-31-460-100		20,000
GARBAGE DISPOSAL	01-32-465-020		52,000
CONTINGENT	01-35-470-020		1,000
P.E.R.S.	01-36-471-020		31,777
SOCIAL SECURITY	01-36-472-020		62,000
P.F.R.S.	01-36-475-020		101,527
MUNICIPAL COURT
Salaries & Wages	01-42-490-011	23,300
Other Expense	01-42-490-022		2,000
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Salaries & Wages	01-42-495-010	850
GREEN ACRES LOAN PAYMENTS	01-45-940-020		47,300
		809,850	1,218,993
TOTAL TEMPORARY BUDGET			2,028,843

Motion:            Mr. Gilmour

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 (December 27, 2006)

Mr. Van Winkle read the following:

I offer this Resolution in favor of the payment of the following vouchers which have been authenticated and presented for payment.  These payments represent expenditures for which an appropriation was duly made in the budget adopted by the governing body, including any emergency expenditures.  The Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available to pay the same from each designated appropriation.

Check Disbursements                                                  

            Operating – Current Year                                             $     132,414.82  

            Operating – Prior Year                                                      0.00

            School Taxes                                                                                  0.00

            Capital                                                                                115,866.85

            Grant                                                                                     11,167.73

            Various Trusts & Reserves                                                     1,291.84

            Escrow Projects                                                                      6,461.25

Payroll of 12/15/06, 12/27/06                                                          265,138.13               

Void Checks:                                      

#9597 Monmouth County Treasurer (wired)                 $ -1,071,275.47

Manual Checks:                                                                       

Check #000066/67 CPB Escrow-

Release cash bond                                                        $       16,334.63

Check #9783 Marpal Disposal                                  11,616.86

Wire Transfers:

Interfund Transfer - Railroad                                         $       25,185.00

Total                                                                                        $   -485,798.36

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

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 the following Resolutions would be approved by  Consent Agenda.

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

The Mayor appoints the following Borough Officials for the year 2007:

(The following Borough Officials are appointed for a term of one year, unless otherwise specified.)

Borough Clerk  (3 Years)

Borough Administrator                          )

Public Agency Compliance Officer                    )          

Insurance Fund Commissioner                          )           Michael D. Biehl

Qualified Purchasing Agent                               )

Alternate Deputy Registrar                                )

Municipal Housing Liaison                                )

*Zoning Officer                                                )

Deputy Borough Clerk                                      )           Helen Gormley

Recycling Coordinator                                      )

*Administrative Officer

 Planning and Zoning                                         )           Diane Ramsey

*Code Enforcement Officer                              )           Michael Olimpi

Parks and Facilities Coordinator                       )           Michael Olimpi

Shade Tree Enforcement Officer                       )           Michael Olimpi

Property Maintenance Code

  Enforcement Official                                       )           Michael Olimpi            

Borough Treasurer                                            )           Lynn Marie Gale

Tax Collector (4 Years)

Borough Attorney                                                         John O. Bennett, Esq.

Borough Auditor                                                           Hutchins, Laezza,

                                                                                    Farrel, & Allison, P.A.

Borough Prosecutor                                                      Michael I. Halfacre, Esq.

Alternate Borough Prosecutor                                       Gerald Massell, Esq.

Alternate Borough Prosecutor                                       Gregory S. Baxter, Esq.

Library Director                                                            Susan Marie Edwards

Principal Library Assistant                                             Anita O’Brien

Recreation Director                                                      John Hird

Safe Neighborhood Program Co.                                  Chief of Police Giblin

Fire Prevention Official                                     Rich DeFazio

Fire Sub-Code Official                                                 Stanley Sickels

Court Administrator/Violations Clerk                            Jodi Foster

Deputy Court Clerk                                                      Janice Swaggerty

Borough Public Defender                                              Stanley Werse, Esq.

Certified Public Works Manager                                   John Clark

Deputy Registrar                                                           Sharon Ruddy

Deputy Tax Collector                                                   Laura Geraghty

Clerk’s Assistant                                                          Sharon Kavendek

Newsletter Editor                                                         Linda Goff

Monmouth County Heritage Commissioner                   David Griffiths

Borough Physician                                                        Steven Swartz, M.D.

Borough Architect                                                        Mark Fitzsimmons

Borough Police/Fire Chaplain                                        Thomas Pallone

North Coast Regional Subwatershed

Council (Area 12)                                                         Dirk VanNest

*Changes as amended per Mayor and Council Executive Session January 4, 2007

Police Dispatchers:

Christopher Boyle

Joseph Lauterwasser

Ann Mihlon

Richard Smith

Relief Dispatchers:

James Jiminaro

John McGuire

Carolyn Mehler

John Mercun

Peter Giblin

Special Officers:

Joseph Lauterwasser, Class 1

Richard Smith, Class 1

Stephen Greenwood IV, Class 2

Frank Salerno, Class 2

Christopher Boyle, Class 1

John McGuire, Class 1

Peter Giblin, Class 1

Crossing Guards:

Elizabeth Cain

Quiana Farrow

Mamie Holmes

Roland Jackson

Lorriane Katz

Roger LeValley

Bernard Marx

James McNally

Susan Valerio

Roger Dolan

William Kennelly

Relief Crossing Guards:

Amy Hirsch

David Wasserman

Peter Giblin

Joseph Lauterwasser

Mary Ann Ferrara

Gail Drawbaugh

Harold Scott

Frank Salerno

Railroad Parking Meter Coordinator:

John McGuire                          

The Mayor appoints the following to the Boards, Commissions and Committees for 2007:

PLANNING BOARD                                                 CLASS            TERM

Rick J. DeNoia, Jr., Council Representative                  3                      1        

Michael Olimpi, Borough Representative                       2                       1

Richard Scott                                                               4                       4

Robert Neff Alt. #2                                                      4                      1

SHADE TREE COMMISSION

Stuart Van Winkle, Council Representative                                           5

Paul Murgio                                                                                          3

Clayton Smith                                                                                       3                     

Barbara Fleischer                                                                                 1                     

David Caldera, Consultant                                                                    1                     

Kim Cronin, Consultant                                                                        1                     

Michael Olimpi, Consultant                                                                              

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

David E. Gilmour, Council Representative                                            

Rosemary Brewer                                                                                 3                                 

Gregory Flannagan                                                                               3               

Bonnie Winters Akey                                                                            3

Willis Post, Alternate #1                                                                       2

LOCAL ASSISTANCE BOARD

Jonathan H. Bitman, Council Representative

Marion Favin                                                                                        2

Jeannette Molzer                                                                                  1

Eleanor Dolan                                                                                       2

                                                                                                            1

BOARD OF HEALTH

Donald S. Galante, Council Representative

Lester Mathis                                                                                       4

Eileen Kubaitis                                                                          4

Janet Badenhoop (Alt. #2)                                                                    1         

WATERFRONT COMMITTEE                                                          l year terms

Jonathan H. Bitman, Council Representative

Robert McIntyre

Charles Sidun

Rosemary Brewer

Dirk VanNest

Greg Strand

Michael Murray

William Carlin

Linda Brenner

THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMMITTEE        l year terms

Rick J. DeNoia, Jr., Council Representative

Ray Flockhart, Chairman

Stanley Sickels, Construction Department

John O. Bennett, III, Borough Attorney

Carolyn McMullin, Secretary

Kristine Nettleingham

Jane Schmitt

Robert Garrison

LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COUNCIL                              1 year terms

Mayor Suzanne S. Castleman

Donald S. Galante, Council Representative

Michael D. Biehl, Administrator-Clerk

Sidney Johnson, Jr., Health Officer

Gregory Nagy, Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Shannon Giblin, Police Chief, Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator,

Pete Gibson, Emergency Management Police Coordinator, Deputy

   Emergency Management Coordinator

James Griffiths, Deputy Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator

Pete Gale, Fire & Rescue Coordinator

Al Bennett, Assessment Damage Coordinator

Thomas Pallone, E.M.S./Red Cross Coordinator/First Aid Coordinator

John Clark, Recycling/Road Superintendent

Susan Russo, Welfare Director

Jim Jiminaro, Fire and Rescue Coordinator

Richard DeFazio, Fire Prevention Official

Chip Connell, Fire Police

Michael Olimpi, Shade Tree Enforcement Official

Bob Hogan, Borough Resident

Doug Ryder, Borough Resident

Elaina Caldera, Borough Resident

Jennifer Pardee, Borough Resident

Mel Israel, Business Representative

Dr. Edward Westervelt, Red Bed Bank Regional HS Superintendent

Dr. Marjorie Heller, Little Silver Schools Superintendent

TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE                                                     l year terms

Mayor Suzanne S. Castleman

David Gilmour, Council Representative

Sergeant Gary LaBruno, L.S. Police Representative

Frank Carmody, Chairperson

Kathy Pearson

Jim Norton

Chip Connell

William Yodice, Capt. NJ State Police (Retired)

John Cheevers

Joseph Spitale

Eileen Mahoney

Karin Stein

Jennifer Pardee

Edward Rumolo

PARKER HOMESTEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES                            1 year terms

Mayor Suzanne S. Castleman

Nicholas Codispoti, Chairman

Joyce Codispoti, Vice-Chairlady

John Bennett, Borough Attorney

William Wikoff

Dr. Marjorie Heller, Little Silver Schools

Robert Sickles, Sr.

David Griffiths

Dale Leach

Lynda Messinger

Keith Wells

Jim McNally

Albert Doty

Thayne Tessenholt

Ann Mihlon

John Measley

Chester Apy

Susan Quick

Jean Bruening

Rosemary Brewer

Marion Becker

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE                              1 year terms

Mayor Suzanne S. Castleman

Declan O’Scanlon, Jr., Council Representative

Jonathan Bitman, Council Rep.

Gregory Blash, Borough Engineer

Michael D. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk

James Bollerman

Ben Lucarelli

FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE                                          1 year terms

Stuart W. Van Winkle, Council Representative

Roger Fitzsimmons

William McKenna

Sharyn Maggio

Donald Castleman

DRUG ALLIANCE COMMITTEE                                                     1 year terms

Mayor Suzanne S. Castleman

David E. Gilmour, Council Representative

Police Department – Dare Representative, Sgt. Martin Scherzinger

Police Department – Detective

Little Silver Board of Education Representative - Nancy Swift

Red Bank Regional High School Board of Education Representative

Juvenile Conference Representative – Barbara Cottrell

Three Students – Little Silver RBR High School Representatives

Middle School (Peer Leaders) One Male and One Female Rep.

Don Merce, Markham School Principal

Guidance Counselor – Little Silver Schools- Dee Trillo

Resident – Richard Canneto

Resident – Kelly Senkeleski

Resident – Macaire Osmont

Mayor Castleman appoints the following to serve on the designated Council Committees for the year 2007:

FINANCE AND BUDGET AND INSURANCE:

Stuart W. Van Winkle, Chairperson

Declan J. O'Scanlon, Jr.

David E. Gilmour

POLICE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:

Declan J. O'Scanlon, Jr., Chairperson

David E. Gilmour

Donald S. Galante

PUBLIC WORKS:

Rick J. DeNoia, Jr., Chairperson

Jonathan H. Bitman

Stuart W. Van Winkle

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, EQUIPMENT AND STREET LIGHTS:

David E. Gilmour, Chairperson

Rick J. DeNoia, Jr.

Jonathan H. Bitman

FIRE, FIRST AID AND NEWSLETTER:

Donald S. Galante, Chairperson

Rick J. DeNoia, Jr.

Jonathan H. Bitman

PERSONNEL:

Jonathan H. Bitman, Chairperson

Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr.

David E. Gilmour

COUNCIL LIAISON:

Safety Committee, Drug Alliance,

Environmental Commission & Open Space                   David E. Gilmour

Property Maintenance, Shade Tree

Commission & Finance Advisory                                  Stuart W. Van Winkle                                     

Library Trustees                                                           Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr.

Board of Health, Emergency Management

& Public Affairs                                                            Donald S. Galante

Business & Professional Association,

Local Assistance, Recreation,

Waterfront Committee, Downtown

Development Committee & Little Silver

Cross Acceptance Liaison                                            Jonathan H. Bitman

Planning Board, ADA, Parker Homestead

Liaison, & Recycling                                                     Rick J. DeNoia, Jr.

R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED that the appointments made by the Mayor are hereby ratified and confirmed.

                                                             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 Michael D. Biehl be and is hereby designated Subdivision and Improvement Search Officer of the Borough of Little Silver.

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 Laura Geraghty be and is hereby designated Tax Search Officer of the Borough of Little Silver.

                                                             R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, NJSA 51:4-67 permits the Governing Body of each municipality to fix the rate of interest to be charged for non-payment of taxes or assessments for the late payment of taxes, subject to any abatement or discount;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Little Silver, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey as follows:

1.         Effective January 1, 2007, there shall be a ten (10) day grace period; no interest shall be charged on any tax payments made within 10 days of the due date for payment of property taxes; any payments not made within the ten (10) day grace period shall be charged interest from the due date as set forth in item three of this resolution;

2.         If the tenth (10th) day after the due date falls on a weekend, Borough Holiday or any other day on which the Borough Tax Office is closed the grace period shall end at 5:00 p.m. on the next working day;

3.         The Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized and directed to charge 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of taxes becoming delinquent after the due date,  18% per annum on any tax in excess of $1,500.00 becoming delinquent after the due date and an additional 6% penalty on any delinquency in excess of $10,000 which extends beyond the end of the calendar year; 

4.         A certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Borough of Little Silver to the Tax Collector, Borough Attorney and Borough Auditor of the Borough of Little Silver.

                                                             R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED that all officers handling Borough monies shall present their bonds to the Mayor and Council, as required by law, and said bonds shall be filed with the Borough as also required by law.

                                                             R E S O L U T I O N                        

BE IT RESOLVED  that the regular meetings (at which official action may be taken) of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver for the year 2007 shall be held on the following dates at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers, Borough Hall, Little Silver, unless otherwise noted except, the Organization Meeting on Monday, January 7, 2008, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Borough Hall:

Thursday,                                             January 4 (Reorganization Meeting)

Monday,                                              January 29  (8:00 p.m.)

Monday,                                              Feb. 5 (8:00 p.m.) and Tues, Feb. 20 (8:00 p.m.)

Monday,                                              March 5 and March 19

Monday,                                              April 2 and April 16

Monday,                                              May 7 and May 21

Monday,                                              June 4

Monday,                                              July 2

Monday,                                              August 6

Tuesday,                                              September 4 and Monday, September 17

Monday,                                              October 1 and October 15

Monday,                                              November 5

Monday,                                              December 3 and December 17

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the regular agenda meetings (at which no official action will be taken) of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver for the year 2007 shall be held at Borough Hall, Little Silver on the following dates at 7:30 p.m.:

(COUNCIL WILL CONVENE at 7:00 P.M. FOR SIGNING OF VOUCHERS)

Thursday,                                             Jan. 18 (7:00 p.m.)

Thursday,                                             Tuesday, Feb. 20 (7:00 p.m.)

Thursday,                                             March 1, March 15, and March 29

Thursday,                                             April 12

Thursday,                                             May 3, May 17 and May 31

Thursday,                                             June 28

Thursday,                                             August 2 and August 30

Thursday,                                             Sept. 13, Sept. 27

Thursday,                                             Oct. 11

Thursday,                                             Nov. 1, Nov. 29

Thursday,                                             Dec. 13

SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING - 7:00 P.M.

Monday, February 5                             General Discussion

                                                             R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED that The Asbury Park Press, The Two River Times and The Star Ledger are hereby designated as the official newspapers for the advertising of legal notices for the Borough of Little Silver.

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, from time to time it becomes necessary for the Borough of Little Silver to make payment of certain bills on or before a specific date; and

WHEREAS, said bills are of a contract, utility or insurance nature and have been incurred as the result of previous actions of the Mayor and Council; and

WHEREAS, failure to make payment on a timely basis would result in additional interest cost and/or cessation of services vital to the public health, safety and welfare of the Borough of Little Silver; and

WHEREAS, the regular meetings of the Mayor and Council of Little Silver are, at times, not frequent enough to insure approval of certain bills on or before their due date; and

WHEREAS, properly authenticated vouchers will have been submitted to the Chief Financial Officer before the bill will be paid;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Chief Financial Officer, with the approval of the Mayor and Borough Clerk, be and is hereby authorized during the year 2007 to pay invoices for insurance premiums, public utility services and public contracts, notwithstanding that the vouchers for the same have not been previously approved by the Council.

                                                             R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED that all monies belonging to the Borough of Little Silver shall be deposited in:

                        VALLEY NATIONAL BANK

                        WACHOVIA BANK

                        CENTRAL JERSEY BANK

                        NEW JERSEY CASH MANAGEMENT FUND

                        BANK OF AMERICA

                        SOVEREIGN BANK

which are hereby designated as official depositories for the Borough of Little Silver for the year 2007.

                                                             R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED that the order of business for regular meetings of the Mayor and Council for the year 2007 shall be as follows with the Council and public discussion following each item of Committee Reports and Borough Business:

l.          Meeting called to order - Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meetings Act.

2.         Salute to the Flag.

3.         Moment of Silence - Tributes.

4.         Roll Call.

5.         Public Remarks on the Agenda.

6.         Receipt of bids on contracts, when required.

7.         Public Hearing on Ordinances, if any advertised.

8.         Approval of Minutes as circulated.

9.         Communications.

10.       Student remarks and brief remarks from other members of the public.

11.       Payment of Bills and Claims.

12.       Reports of Councilmembers.

13.       Mayor's Report.

14.       Other Reports.

15.       Unfinished Business.

16.       New Business.

17.       Good of the Borough - Remarks of the public.

18.       Adjournment.

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, there exists a need for specialized legal services in connection with the authorization and the issuance of bonds and other obligations and other matters relating to capital financing by the Borough of Little Silver, County of Monmouth, New Jersey (herein the “Borough”); and

WHEREAS, such specialized legal services can be provided only by a recognized Bond Counsel firm, and the law firm of Dilworth Paxson LLP, Wall, New Jersey, are so recognized by the financial community; and

WHEREAS, the services to be performed are “professional services” as defined in the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(6), and therefore are excepted from the Local Public Contracts Law requirements for competitive bidding, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i); and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), requires the public advertisement of notice with respect to contracts for professional services awarded without competitive bids; and

WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey as follows:

1.                  That the Borough Council hereby appoints the firm of Dilworth Paxson LLP, Attorneys at Law, Wall, New Jersey, to serve as Bond Counsel to the Borough in connection with the financing of capital projects, and awards the contract which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof (the “Contract”), in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.

2.                  That the Mayor or other appropriate official of the Borough, on behalf of the Borough, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Contract and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest to the execution of said Contract for professional services in connection with the preparation of all bond ordinances and the authorization and issuance of all bonds, bond anticipation notes, tax anticipation notes or similar obligations and related matters of capital and debt financing by the Borough.

3.         That no appropriation of funds is required at this time, payment coming from the proceeds of the sale of bonds, bond anticipation notes and tax anticipation notes or similar obligations or from capital authorizations or other appropriate budgeted items in accordance with the attached Contract.

4.         That this Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), because legal services are a recognized profession licensed and regulated by law.

5.                  That a notice in accordance with the resolution and the Local Public Contracts Law, shall be published in the official newspaper or newspapers of the Borough.

6.                  That an executed copy of the Contract between the Borough and Dilworth Paxson LLP and a copy of this resolution shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk and be available there for public inspection in accordance with the law.

R E S O L U T I O N

CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN

WHEREAS, P.L. 1983, Chapter 8, Local Fiscal Affairs Law;  N.J.S. 40A:5-2, has been amended to require that each municipality designate a Cash Management Plan for the deposit of each local unit's monies;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the attached Cash Management Plan of the Borough of Little Silver be and hereby is adopted subject to the approval of the Borough Attorney.

A.        DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES:

            The financial institutions are designated as official depositories by Resolution of the governing body annually at the organization meeting in January of each year, and may be updated by Resolution as needed.

            Designated official depositories are required to submit to the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Little Silver a copy of the State of New Jersey, Department of Banking, Governmental Unit Deposit Protection Act Notification of Eligibility, which must be filed semi-annually in the Department of Banking as of June 30th and December 31st of each year.  Said Notices must be available for annual audit.

B.         DEPOSIT OF FUNDS:

            All funds shall be deposited within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15, to maximize interest earnings.

            Operating funds shall be deposited into interest bearing

            accounts to maximize interest earnings.

            Capital and Debt service funds may be deposited into interest bearing accounts.  Non-interest bearing accounts shall be regularly monitored for the availability of funds for investment.

            Trust funds may be deposited into interest bearing accounts in accordance with the State statutes regulating the deposit of developers escrow deposits.  Non-interest bearing accounts should be regularly monitored for availability of funds for investment except where either State or Federal Laws prohibit the earning of interest on such funds.

            Payroll and agency remittance funds shall be maintained in regular checking accounts, only insofar as they serve to compensate the bank for payroll data processing services, should the bank not offer said services free of charge.

C.        DESIGNATION OF ALLOWANCE INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS:

            The Borough may permit deposits and investments in such depositories as permitted in Section 4 of P.L. 1970, Chapter 236 (C.17:19-44) and other instruments specified below:

            United States Treasury Bills (T-Bills)

            Commercial Bank Deposits and Certificates of Deposit (CD's)

            Repurchase Agreements

            State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund

D.        DEFINITION OF ACCEPTABLE COLLATERAL AND PROTECTION OF BOROUGH

            ASSETS:

            All designated depositories must conform to all applicable State statutes concerning depositories of Public Funds.

            All depositories shall obtain the highest amount possible F.D.I.C. coverage of all Borough assets (Demand and Certificate of Deposit).

            Collateral will be required for all deposits and investments of the Borough, except for those in the State Cash Management Fund; collateral must have a market value of not less than 100 percent of all deposits and investments.

            For pledges by depositories on Borough funds, the following securities will be considered acceptable for pledges:

            a. Any security backed by the U.S. Government

            b. Any direct obligation of any taxing authority within

                the Borough of Little Silver

E.         COMPENSATING BALANCE AGREEMENTS:

            Where compensating balances are used to offset bank expenses, an agreement between the bank and the Borough shall be executed, specifying the charge for each service.  Said agreement shall be reviewed annually.

F.         REPORTING PROCEDURES:

            The Chief Financial Officer shall prepare for the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver the following:

            MONTHLY REPORTING:

            a. Financial Summary detailing the receipts, disbursements,

            investments, and cash on hand

            b. Revenue Status Report

            c. Budget Control Status Report

            QUARTERLY REPORTING:

            a. Cash Performance Bond Summary

            b. Engineering Review Fees Summary

            c. Professional Review Fees Summary

G.        DIVERSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

            The Chief Financial Officer shall closely examine investments to guard against the effects of a financial institution going into default.  This may be accomplished through the practice of spreading the investments among the various designated official depositories when feasible.

H.        MAXIMUM MATURITY POLICY:

            Investments shall be limited to a maturity not to exceed one year on all operating funds unless a longer maturity is permitted within the provision of regulation promulgated by either the Federal or State Governments.

I.          INVESTMENT PROCEDURES:

            Bids for Certificates of Deposit and Repurchase Agreements will be solicited of at least three (3) designated depositories only if the amount is $100,000 or greater.

            Telephone bids will be solicited of designated depositories by the Chief Financial Officer or designated staff member.

            The depository shall specify the principal amount of the investment bid on, interest rate and number of days used to calculate the interest to be paid upon maturity.

            Interest paid shall be from the date the bid was awarded to the day of maturity.

            All bidders may request the results of the bid after the bid is formally awarded.

            A check or wire transfer of funds will be made available to        the winning bidder on the same business day the bid is awarded.

            Each quotation shall be documented to record the date and time of quote, the parties in the discussion, the instrument(s), maturities and rates.  A bid form of the Borough may  be used.

J.          RETURN ON INVESTMENT:

            Where the return on a proposed investment does not exceed the cost of making said investment by a minimum amount the Chief Financial Officer will not make the investment.  The Chief Financial Officer shall have the discretion to award an investment to the bank wherein the funds reside, should that bank's quoted rate be less that other quoted rates received in the event that the differential in interest rates is less than 25 basis points, and providing that the term of the investment is less than fifteen (15) days.

K.        CONTROLS:

            When possible, the internal controls should provide for separation of the investment placement functions and the accounting activity.  Controls must be designated for telephone orders, wire transfers and securities safekeeping. Only specifically designated personnel shall be allowed to conduct this part of the transactions, and all activity should be subject to immediate written confirmation by the designated depository.

L.         BONDING:

            The following officials shall be covered by surety bonds; said surety bonds to be examined by the independent auditor to insure their proper execution:

Borough Clerk

Chief Financial Officer

            Tax Collector

            Municipal Court Judge

            Municipal Court Administrator

            Staff members of the Department of Finance not covered by separate surety bonds shall be covered by the Borough's blanket bond.

M.        COMPLIANCE:

            The Cash Management Plan of the Borough of Little Silver shall be subject to the annual audit conducted pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:5-4.

N.        CUSTODY OF MONIES:

            The Official charged with the custody of the monies of the Borough of Little Silver shall deposit them as designated by the Cash Management Plan and shall thereafter be relieved of any liability or loss of such monies due to the insolvency or closing of any depository designated in the Cash Management Plan pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:5-2.

O.        CONFLICT:

            Where a conflict exists between this Cash Management Plan and State statute, the applicable State statute shall apply.

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, changes to the Local Public Contracts Law gave local contracting units the ability to increase their bid threshold up to $29,000; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3a, permits an increase in the bid threshold if a Qualified Purchasing Agent is appointed as well as granted the authorization to negotiate and award such contracts below the bid threshold; and

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq. establishes the criteria for qualifying as a Qualified Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, Michael D. Biehl possesses the designation of Qualified Purchasing Agent as issued by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Little Silver desires to take advantage of the increased bid threshold;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the Borough of Little Silver, in the County of Monmouth, in the State of New Jersey hereby increases its bid threshold to $29,000.00; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.2 the local unit Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution and a copy of Michael D. Biehl’s certification to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.

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 and possible litigation

Motion:            Mr. Gilmour

Second:            Mr. Bitman

The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 8:25 p.m.

Motion to return to Reorganization Meeting:

Motion:            Mr. Gilmour

Second:            Mr. Bitman