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September 4, 2007 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL September 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 August 30, 2007." The salute to the flag was led by Mr. VanWinkle 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: R E S O L U T I O N A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE 2007 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Borough Council previously authorized the public advertisement for bids for the Borough’s 2007 Road Improvement Program, and on August 29, 2007, received six (6) bids therefore; and WHEREAS, the apparent low bid submitted by Fernandes Construction, Inc., of South River, New Jersey, in the approximate amount of $305,410.00, was incomplete; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that a potential deficiency/ambiguity in the Borough's specifications may exist requiring appropriate modification and rebidding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver that all of the bids received are hereby rejected due to a potential deficiency/ambiguity in the Borough's specifications. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Administrator-Clerk is hereby authorized to re-advertise for receipt of sealed bids for the Borough’s 2007 Road Improvement Program on a date and time to be determined. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Administrator-Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to all bidders. 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 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE FOR SALARIES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, FOR THE YEAR 2007 Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on August 17, 2007 , posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante 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 AMENDING AN ORDINANCE FOR SALARIES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, FOR THE YEAR 2007 Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER X, “TRAFFIC” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (L.S. Point Road Schedule 1 No Parking) Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on August 17, 2007, 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. 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 AMENDING CHAPTER X, “TRAFFIC” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (L.S. Point Road Schedule 1 No Parking) Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. O’Scanlon, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER X, “TRAFFIC” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (L.S. Point Road Schedule II No Parking Certain Hours) Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on August 17, 2007, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante 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. 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 CHAPTER X, “TRAFFIC” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (L.S. Point Road Schedule II No Parking Certain Hours) Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. DeNoia 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/or Special Meetings: None Consideration of Executive Session Minutes: None Communications: None Student remarks and brief remarks from other members of the Public: None Resolution - Payment of Bills and Claims Mr. VanWinkle offered this resolution in favor of the payment of the following vouchers which have been properly authenticated and presented for payment representing expenditures for which an appropriation was duly made in the budget adopted by the governing body, including any emergency expenditures in the said appropriation for this payment of said vouchers and which the Municipal Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available to pay the same from each designated appropriation. Check Disbursements Operating – Current Year $ 182,303.59 Operating – Prior Year 1,074.50 School Taxes 0.00 Capital 207,394.98 Grant 0.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 3,667.80 Escrow Projects 7,157.50 Payroll of 8/10/07, 8/24/07 $ 261,224.35 Void Checks: $ 0.00 Manual Checks: Buhler Dodge ck#1927 $ 28,449.00 VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialist ck#1988 148,302.00 ACH Debit $ 0.00 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $ 839,573.72 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, no report. 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: No report. Other Reports: Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of July, 2007: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $ 8,419,904.00 Total Monthly Receipts 1,439,821.00 Total Monthly Disbursements 534,567.00 Cash on Hand End of Month $ 9,325,158.00 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 5.11 %. Old Business: None New Business: ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III, “ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE”, SECTION 3.4 “FEES”, SECTION 3.10 “VIOLATIONS AND PENALITIES” AND AMENDING ARTICLE V, “GENERAL PROVISIONS”, BY AMENDING SECTION 5.14 “OUTDOOR STORAGE OF MATERIALS”, OF CHAPTER 16A, “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE”, OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGHOF LITTLE SILVER, 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 October 1, 2007. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. DeNoia Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER TO PLACE GREEN ACRES RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE BOROUGH KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 17, LOT 43 AND BLOCK 79, LOT 11.01 ON THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH TAX MAP 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 October 1, 2007. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. Galante Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 5-18, ENTITLED “RECYCLING” OF CHAPTER 5, “POLICE REGULATIONS”, OF THE “EVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, 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 October 1, 2007. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. DeNoia Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Mr. Biehl read the following: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Little Silver Police Department is in need of various emergency lighting with installation for several police vehicles; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #644-07; and WHEREAS, the following quote has been obtained by the Police Department under State Purchase Contract #A67879: East Coast Emergency Lighting North Brunswick, NJ $8,666.42; 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 $8,666.42 for lighting and installation on several police vehicles under State Contract #A67879 be and is hereby accepted. 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 Consent Agenda: Mayor Castleman announced that the following Resolutions would be approved by Consent Agenda. Motion: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. DeNoia 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 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that a resolution designating salaries for certain titles and positions of the officers and employees of the Borough of Little Silver adopted on July 2, 2007 be and is hereby amended as follows: DELETE: (EFFECTIVE January 1, 2007) Shannon Giblin Chief of Police $101,563.00 ADD: (EFFECTIVE January 1, 2007) Shannon Giblin Chief of Police $107,000.00 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. RESOLUTION FOR RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE MONMOUTH MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver is a member of the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund; and WHEREAS, said renewed membership terminates as of December 31, 2007 unless earlier renewed by agreement between the Municipality and the Fund; and WHEREAS, the Municipality desires to renew said membership; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows: 1. The Borough of Little Silver agrees to renew its membership in the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and to subject the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, coverages, and operating procedures thereof as presently existing or as modified from time to time by lawful act of the Fund. 2. The Mayor and Clerk shall be and hereby are authorized to execute the agreement to renew membership annexed hereto and made a part hereof and to deliver same to the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund evidencing the Municipality’s intention to renew its membership. This Resolution agreed to this 4th day of September 2007 by vote of: _____________Affirmative _____________Negative _____________________________ Suzanne S. Castleman, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Michael D. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk AGREEMENT TO RENEW MEMBERSHIP IN THE MONMOUTH MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND WHEREAS, the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (hereinafter the Fund) is a duly chartered Municipal Insurance Fund as authorized by NJSA 40A:10-36 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver is currently a member of said Fund; and WHEREAS, effective December 31, 2007, said membership will expire unless earlier renewed; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver has resolved to renew said membership; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED it is agreed as follows: 1. The Borough of Little Silver hereby renews its membership in the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund for a three (3) year period, beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2010*. 2. The Borough of Little Silver hereby ratifies and reaffirms the Indemnity and Trust Agreement, Bylaws and other organizational and operational documents of the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund as from time to time amended and altered by the Department of Insurance in accordance with the Applicable Statutes and administrative regulations as if each and every one of said documents were re-executed contemporaneously herewith. 3. The Borough of Little Silver agrees to be a participating member of the Fund for the period herein provided for and to comply with all of the rules and regulations and obligations associated with said membership. 4. In consideration of the continuing membership of the Borough of Little Silver in the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund agrees, subject to the continuing approval of the Commissioner of Insurance, to accept the renewal application of the Borough of Little Silver. 5. Executed the 4th Day of September 2007 as the lawful and binding act and deed of the Borough of Little silver, which execution has been duly authorized by public vote of the Governing Body. *12:01 am ______________________________ Suzanne S. Castleman, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Michael D. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk _____________________________________ MONMOUTH MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act has provided funds for the improvement of municipal roads and pedestrian sidewalks; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that application is hereby made to the Commissioner of Transportation for aid under the Municipal Aid Program portion of the above Act for the following project in the Borough of Little Silver, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey: a. Improvements to Silverton Avenue from Branch Avenue (Monmouth County Route 11) to Prospect Avenue in the Municipality of Little Silver County of Monmouth State of New Jersey for a distance of 0.36 miles or such portion thereof as may be approved by the Commissioner of Transportation. The total cost estimate for this improvement is $212,750.00. The Borough of Little Silver requests $150,000.00 in State funds and anticipates contributing $62,750.00, and be it resolved that any aid received as a result of this application will only be used for the project. 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 2007 salaries for employees of the Borough of Little Silver adopted on July 2, 2007 be and is hereby amended as follows: DELETE: Frank Salerno Probationary Patrolman $37,337; and (Effective August 6, 2007) BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that a resolution designating 2006 salaries for employees of the Borough of Little Silver adopted on November 7, 2005 be and is hereby amended as follows: ADD: Frank Salerno Probationary Patrolman $37,337; and (Effective August 6, 2007) 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, Assembly Bill No. 3959 was introduced and will expand polling place hours by one hour in the evening for primary and general elections; and WHEREAS, said legislation, if passed, would create an undo hardship on the election process in trying to recruit election board workers to work the long hours on Election Day; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver has had board workers from other municipalities filling in the gap at the polls due to lack of board workers from Little Silver, which creates a problem as some districts do not have the required board workers for that district; and WHEREAS, the election laws of the State of New Jersey have made it much easier for a voter to vote by absentee ballot, thereby cutting down on the volume at the polling places; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that they strongly oppose Assembly Bill No. 3959, and urge our legislative representatives to vote against said Assembly Bill No. 3959; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to State Senator Ellen Karcher, Assemblyman Michael Panter, Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck, The Municipal Clerk’s Association of New Jersey, Inc., The Monmouth County Board of Elections and the Monmouth County Clerk. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Gregory Salimando, as a member of the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 126, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting; and WHEREAS, Gregory Salimando, for his Eagle Scout Project organized volunteers in re-landscaping, repainting and beautifying the Borough Gazebo located on Markham Place; and WHEREAS, Gregory Salimando, organized nearly 60 volunteers to help plant new trees and bushes, lay sod and paint the Borough Gazebo all of which was done with the new plants in full bloom in time for the Markham Place School eighth grade graduation ceremony; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver does hereby recognize the achievement of Gregory Joseph Salimando in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and further, congratulates and commends him for his service to the Boy Scouts of America and to his community. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works is in need of one Exmark 7” Model LXS25KD725 HG Kubota Diesel Triton Deck Rider Mower with ultra vac collection system and sun shade; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has solicited the following quotes: All American Turf Neptune, NJ $13,460.80 Bargs Lawn and Garden Shop Freehold, NJ $16,379.00; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for said purchase in contained in Ordinance 644-07; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quotes and finding them to be in order recommends that the low quote submitted by All American Turf in the amount of $13,460.80 be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Borough Administrator/Clerk be and is hereby authorized to purchase one Exmark Kubota Diesel Triton Deck Mower with ultra vac collection system and sun shade from All American Turf in the amount of $13,460.80. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Fire Department is in need of 2 Globe GX-7 Jackets, 2 Globe GX-7 Pants, 2 pair Ranger Boots, 2 black Cairns Helmets with fronts, 6 Nomex Hoods, 6 pair NFPA Gloves; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department Chief has solicited the following quote under State Purchase Contract #A64796: Murphy Fire & Safety, Inc. Kearny, NJ $4,232.90; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #644-07; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by Murphy Fire & Safety, Inc.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Murphy Fire & Safety, Inc. for the previously described Jackets, Pants, Boots, Hoods, Gloves and Helmets under State Contract #A64796 in the amount of $4,232.90 be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Police Department is in need of six (6) Kenwood TK-790HBK Mobile Radios, six (6) Kenwood TK-890BK Mobile Radios, four (4) #9FHHDB Single Head Cable Kits, two (2) #9FFHH Dual Head Cable Kits, one (1) #KPG-43 Programming Cable, ten (10) Kenwood TK-2180K-LKP VHF Portable Radios 512 with Channel/ALPHA Numeric Display with LI-Ion Battery and Rapid Chargers; ten (10) Kenwood Speaker Mics, sixteen (16) Kenwood Leather Cases, one (1) Kenwood TK-2170K-LKP VHF Portable Radio 128 Channel/Alpha Numeric Display with LI-Ion Battery and Rapid Charger, and one (1) Kenwood Vehicle Charger (KSC-16/24) Adaptor; and WHEREAS, the Police Sergeant has solicited the following quote under State Contract #A53764: A.R. Communications Eatontown, NJ $19,919.75; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #644-07; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by A.R. Communications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by A. R. Communications for the above referenced Kenwood Mobile Radios and equipment under State Contract #A53764 in the amount of $19,919.75 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 2 (two) HT 1250 136-174 1-5W 128CH LTDK Motorola Radios; and WHEREAS, the Emergency Medical Services Captain has solicited the following quote under State Contract #A53804: Motorola C/O Quality Communications Lakewood, NJ $1,410.00; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #644-07; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by Motorola C/O Quality Communications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Motorola C/O Quality Communications for 2 (two) HT 1250 136-174 1-5W 128CH LTDK Motorola Radios under State Contract #A53804 in the amount of $1,410.00 be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Fire Department is in need of 12 Pairs EXTS Extrication Gloves; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department Chief has solicited the following quote under State Purchase Contract #A64812: Murphy Fire & Safety, Inc. Kearny, NJ $432.00; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #644-07; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by Murphy Fire & Safety, Inc.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Murphy Fire & Safety, Inc. for the 12 Pairs EXTS Extrication Gloves under State Contract #A64812 in the amount of $432.00 be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Fire Department is in need of 2 Motorola Minitor V, 1 Channel, STD Charger with Stored Voice Feature 2-Way Radios; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department Chief has solicited the following quote under State Contract #A53804: Motorola C/O Quality Communications Lakewood, NJ $4,338.00; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #644-07; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by Motorola C/O Quality Communications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Motorola C/O Quality Communications for 2 Motorola Minitor V, 1 Channel, STD Charger with Stored Voice Feature 2-Way Radios under State Contract #A53804 in the amount of $4,338.00 be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Fire Department is in need of a Bullard T3 XT Thermal Imager Kit including palm sized Thermal Imager, direct charge system , (2) 10 volt NIMH rechargeable batteries, battery charger with AC and DC adapters, combination wrist and gear strap, product orientation CD, carrying case, personalized strap, Bullard T3/Tr truckmount charger, and Bullard T3/T4 NIMH recharageable battery; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department Chief has solicited the following quotes: Continental Fire & Safety, Inc. Trenton, NJ $10,215.00 American Custom Safety Cynthianna, KY 10,315.00 Bullard Cynthiana, KY 10,488.00; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #644-07; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quotes and finding them to be in order recommends the low quote submitted by Continental Fire & Safety, Inc.; R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Little Silver received notice from the SHARE Program of its eligibility to receive a SHARE Grant in the amount of $40,950.00; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the award is to provide funds to retain a consultant to determine the feasibility of regionalizing, consolidating or otherwise sharing police services with the Boroughs of Fair Haven and Rumson; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Governing Body of the Borough of Little Silver that the Governing Body does hereby accept the award of $40,950.00, to retain a consultant to determine the feasibility of regionalizing, consolidating or otherwise sharing police services with the Boroughs of Fair Haven and Rumson; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Executive Officer of the Borough of Little Silver be and hereby is authorized to execute a Grant Agreement with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs on behalf of the Borough of Little Silver and all other local units that are party to the SHARE Grant Agreement, and upon execution of said Agreement, the Borough of Little Silver does accept the Terms and Conditions specified in the Agreement in connection to this grant award. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Holiday Express, Inc. has made application to the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver for a one (1) day liquor license for November 16, 2007 to be held at Sickles Market LLC, Harrison Avenue, Little Silver, NJ; and WHEREAS, the applicant has complied with all regulations governing such license; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the one (1) day liquor license for Holiday Express, Inc. be and is hereby approved. RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87) BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CERTIFIED TO DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any County or Municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for equal amount; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver, in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, hereby request the Director of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2007 in the sum of $50,950.00 ($40,950.00 State of New Jersey’s share of cost, $10,000.00 Borough of Little Silver’s share of cost), which item is now available as a revenue from the “Sharing Available Resources Efficiently (SHARE) Grant”, to be appropriated in the 2007 Operating Budget; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the like sum of $50,950.00 is hereby appropriated under the Caption “Sharing Available Resources Efficiently (SHARE) Grant”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is a result of a state grant of $40,950.00 from the State of New Jersey Division of Local Government Services. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Fire Police Department is in need of 12 (Twelve) Kenwood TK-2202LV 5W VHF Portable 16Ch/Scan Radios with Rapid Charger; 12 (twelve) Kenwood Compact Speaker Microphones; 6 (six) Kenwood KSC-35K Rapid Chargers; 6 (six) Kenwood LI-ION Batteries and 1 (one) Kenwood KMB-25 6 Unit (KSC-31) Charger Adapter; and WHEREAS, the Fire Police Captain has solicited the following quote under State Contract #A53764: A.R. Communications Eatontown, NJ $3,511.50; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this 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 the quote submitted by A.R. Communications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by A. R. Communications for the above referenced Kenwood Portable Radios and equipment under State Contract #A53764 in the amount of $3,511.50 be and is hereby accepted. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICES OF GAGLIANO APPRAISAL, LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BOROUGH’S ACQUISITION OF BLOCK 17, LOT 43 (221 RUMSON ROAD). 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 acquisition of certain property identified on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map as Block 17, Lot 43 (221 Rumson Road) (the “Property”), and the subsequent funding therefor through the Green Acres Program; 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 acquisition of the Property and the receipt of Green Acres funds therefor; and WHEREAS, the firm of 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 (Attn: Robert Gagliano) b. Borough Chief Financial Officer c. Borough Attorney NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that a professional service contract was awarded by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver by Resolution on September 4, 2007, as follows: CONTRACTOR: Gagliano Appraisal, LLC 1129 Broad Street Shrewsbury, New Jersey 07702 NATURE OF SERVICES: Professional appraisal (valuation and consulting) services relating to property located at Block 17, Lot 43 on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map. COMPENSATION: A fee not to exceed $1,500.00. A copy of the Contract is available for public inspection and review in the Office of the Municipal Clerk at the Little Silver Borough Municipal Building. DURATION: Until completion of this matter. DATED: MICHAEL D. BIEHL, Municipal Clerk Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough: Denise Montone, Montone Construction, questions the Resolution rejecting the construction bids approved at this meeting. Attorney Bace explained that there were some discrepancies and, therefore, all the bids received were rejected and will be rebid. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. O’Scanlon Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Michael D. Biehl Administrator/Clerk | |||||||||||||||
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