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January 28, 2008

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL
January 28, 2008

The meeting was called to order and the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act given by Mayor Castleman at 8:10 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 7, 2008."

The salute to the flag was led by Mr. Bitman and followed by a moment of silence.

Roll Call:    

Present:    Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour,
Mr. Neff,  Mr. VanWinkle, Attorney Bennett and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk

Absent:    None

Mayor Castleman called for a Motion to suspend regular order of business:

Motion:    Mr. DeNoia
Second:    Mr. Gilmour

Vote:        Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

Mayor Castleman announced the recommendation by the Police Committee of Robert Chenoweth as Probationary Patrolman. Police Chief Shannon Giblin noted that Mr.Chenoweth was previously a Special Officer 2 in Oceanport.  He further noted Mr. Chenoweth’s education, training and qualifications.  

Mr. Gilmour made a recommendation on behalf of the Police Committee for appointment of Robert Chenoweth as Probationary Patrolman.
 
Motion for recommendation:    Mr. Gilmour
Second:            Mr. Bitman

Roll Call:
Affirmative:    Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour,
Mr. Neff, Mr. VanWinkle   
Negative:    None   
Abstentions:    None

Mayor Castleman administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Chenoweth.

Mayor Castleman called for a Motion to resume regular order of business:

Motion:    Mr. Gilmour
Second:    Mr. DeNoia

Vote:        Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

Roll Call:
Affirmative:    Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour,
Mr. Neff, Mr. VanWinkle   
Negative:    None   
Abstentions:    None

Consideration of Minutes for Regular Meetings and/or Special Meetings:  None

Communications:  Mr. Biehl read a letter (copy attached) from John Hird, who resigned as Recreation Director.  The Mayor and Council accepted his resignation with regret. 

Student remarks and brief remarks on the Agenda from other members of the Public:  None

Mr. VanWinkle read the following:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, an emergency condition has arisen in the 2008 Operating Budget with respect to additional cost prior to the adoption of the 2008 Budget; and

WHEREAS, the adoption of the 2008 Budget has not been completed and adequate provision was not made in the 2008 Temporary Budget and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an Emergency Temporary Appropriation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey authorized in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 the following Emergency Temporary Appropriation be and the same is hereby made for:

Current Fund

    Public Employees Retirement System    8-01-36-471-020    $  45,968.80

    Police & Firemen’s Retirement System    8-01-36-475-020    $  73,166.00

                                        $119,134.80

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of the resolution be provided to the Borough Auditor, Chief Financial Officer and the State of New Jersey Division of Local Government Services.

Dated:  January 28, 2008

Motion:    Mr. VanWinkle
Second:    Mr. Gilmour

Council and Public Discussion:  None

Roll Call:
Affirmative:    Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour,
Mr. Neff, Mr. VanWinkle   
Negative:    None   
Abstentions:    None
 
Resolution -- Payment of Bills and Claims – January 28, 2008

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                $     132,641.51    
    Operating – Prior Year                                    65,968.14
    School Taxes                              1,843,025.89
    Contra                                                                  0.00
    Capital                                                 194,093.71
    Grant                                              0.00
    Various Trusts & Reserves                                      6,021.52
    Escrow Projects                               6,582.66

Payroll of  1/11/08, 1/25/08                    $     284,610.97

Void Checks:                            $                0.00

Manual Checks:
Stephen Greenwood III
Ck#11002 Lawsuit Settlement            $        20,000.00

ACH Debit
Treasurer, State of New Jersey
Railroad Sales Tax Payable                $             208.39

Wire Transfers:                        $                 0.00

Total                                $   2,553,152.79  

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:  None 

Roll Call:
Affirmative:    Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Gilmour,
Mr. Neff, Mr. VanWinkle   
Negative:    None   
Abstentions:    None

REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:

FIRE, FIRST AID AND NEWSLETTER (Board of Health, Public Affairs, Library Trustees):  Mr. Galante, no report.

POLICE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (Traffic Safety Committee, Drug Alliance, Local Emergency Planning Council):  Mr. Gilmour, no report.  Mayor Castleman reported that Jennifer Pardee of the Traffic Safety Committee had brought in decals regarding speed limits and traffic safety.  She said it had been decided it would be acceptable to put them on garbage cans, but not all over town.  She added the labels are outside the Police Department with a sign that they are to be placed on garbage cans only.

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, EQUIPMENT, STREET LIGHTS (Recreation, Waterfront Committee, Downtown Development Committee, Little Silver Cross Acceptance Liaison):
Mr. Bitman, no report.

PERSONNEL (Environmental Commission, Shade Tree Commission, Open Space):
Mr. Neff, no report.

PUBLIC WORKS (Planning Board, Americans With Disabilities Act Committee, Parker Homestead Liaison, Recycling):  Mr. DeNoia reported they are in the process of interviewing for a replacement for John Clark, DPW Manager and will report back to the Council as soon as they have a recommendation.

FINANCE AND BUDGET AND INSURANCE (Property Maintenance, Business and Professional Association, Finance Advisory):  Mr. VanWinkle, no report.

Council and Public Discussion:  None

Mr. Gilmour left the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

Mayor's  Report:  Mayor Castleman recommended Brian Dobrowski to the Little Silver Fire Company and requested a Motion for appointment:

Motion:    Mr. Bitman
Second:    Mr. Neff

Vote:        Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

Mayor Castleman recommended the following for the Recreation Committee:
Andy Karr
Monte Edwards
Brian Moran

She requested a Motion for appointment:

Motion:    Mr. DeNoia
Second:    Mr. VanWinkle

Vote:        Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

Mayor Castleman recommended the following for the Environmental Commission:
John Heidema, Alternate #1
Corky Johnson, Alternate #2

She requested a Motion to appoint:

Motion:    Mr. Bitman
Second:    Mr. Neff

Vote:        Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

Other Reports: 

Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of December 2007:

Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month                $ 11,435,611.00
Total Monthly Receipts                                490,982.00         
Total Monthly Disbursements                                   683,354.00
Cash on Hand End of Month                        $ 11,243,239.00

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 5.10 %.

Old Business:  None

New Business:

ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION

Mayor Castleman introduced by title:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE FOR SALARIES OF ERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER FOR THE YEAR 2007 

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 February 25, 2008.

Motion:    Mr. Bitman    
Second:      Mr. DeNoia

Council and Public Discussion:  None

Roll Call:
Affirmative:    Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. Neff, Mr. VanWinkle   
Negative:    None   
Abstentions:    None
  
Consent Agenda:  Mayor Castleman announced that the following Resolutions had been discussed and would now be approved by Consent Agenda.

Motion:    Mr. DeNoia   
Second:    Mr. Galante

Vote:        Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Governing Body of the Borough of Little Silver deems it to be in the best interest of the residents of Little Silver to provide certain public health services; and

WHEREAS, the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ) is a non-profit corporation capable of providing such services;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Mayor of the Borough of Little Silver and the Health Officer be and are hereby  authorized to enter into an agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ) for the provision of public health and nursing services as delineated in the attached agreement for the annual sum of $3,937.00 for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.


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 check be drawn to the owner of record set forth below, representing a refund of an overpayment of 2007 property taxes resulting from Monmouth County Board of Taxation Judgment received December 20, 2007:

BLOCK    LOT        NAME & LOCATION            AMOUNT

65        20.02        Thomas & Cara O’Hara            $5,822.22


R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, P.L. 1987, c. 102, has established a recycling fund from which tonnage grants may be made to municipalities in order to encourage local source separation and recycling programs; and

WHEREAS, it is the intent and spirit of the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act to use the tonnage grants to develop new municipal recycling programs and to continue and expand existing programs; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has promulgated recycling regulations to implement the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act; and

WHEREAS, the recycling regulations impose on municipalities certain requirements as a condition for applying for tonnage grants, including, but not limited to, making and keeping accurate, verifiable records of materials collected and claimed by the municipality; and

WHEREAS, a resolution authorizing this municipality to apply for such tonnage grants for calendar year 2007 will memorialize the commitment of this municipality to recycling and indicate the assent of the Mayor and Council to the efforts undertaken by the municipality and the requirements contained in the Recycling Act and recycling regulations; and

WHEREAS, such a resolution should designate the individual authorized to ensure that the application is properly completed and timely filed;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Borough of Little Silver hereby endorses the submission of a Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grant Application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and designates Helen Gormley, Recycling Coordinator, 480 Prospect Avenue, Little Silver, New Jersey to ensure that said Application is properly filed.





R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17 allows for the cancellation of property tax refunds or delinquent amount in the amounts of less than $10.00; and

WHEREAS, the governing body authorizes the Tax Collector to process, without further action on their part, and cancellation of property tax refunds or delinquencies of less than $10.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, hereby authorize the Tax Collector to cancel said tax amounts as deemed necessary.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a certified copy of the Resolution be forwarded to the Tax Collector and Borough Auditor.

Delinquent

Block    Lot    Name                Amount
1    15    REAL FOURSOME LLC    $  0.51
10    16    RUSSELL            $  0.20
17    4.17    BORROS                $  0.10
24    11    CAUTERUCCI            $  4.09
33    4    FINK                $  0.01
37    9    OUTWATER            $  9.73
43    1    COTTRELL            $  0.01
48    11    BALKAN                $  0.32
55    9    LUTHER                $  8.16
58    16    BORDEN                $  0.97
59    46    ADAMSON            $  0.01
59    52    VUONG                $  0.01
61    16    DIMICELLI            $  4.95
64    18    MAGNUS            $  0.01
65    4    MURPHY            $  7.40
69    12    HOGAN                $  0.01
79    1    POPOVITCH            $  0.15
83    14    CASHMAN            $  0.01
83    25    DAKNIS                $  8.45
                TOTAL        $45.10

Overpayment
10    3    SMITH                $  0.04
11    27    COX                $  6.00
16    4    MESSERLI            $  0.90
17    4.82    OSER                $  7.43
17    4.13    ARCHIBALD            $  0.01
17    4.16    GILMOUR            $  0.30
28    90    KURRE                $  8.00
30    4    DOHERTY            $  0.93
30    101    BRODFUHRER            $  0.01
48    18    TMC HOLDINGS        $  0.01
52    10    KUGLER                $  0.13
54    24.4    MCDERMOTT            $  0.01
54    57    CORRE                $  8.64
55    13    HENNESSY            $  0.01
58    1    4 PARKER LLC            $  0.57
59    31    KELLY                $  0.70
59    61    MURPHY            $  0.01
72    1    JOHNSON            $  1.00
84    7    CHAMPON            $  0.01
                TOTAL        $34.71


                                                          R E S O L U T I O N
                   
WHEREAS the Resolution presented and approved on December 17, 2007 was overstated by a voided check that was not presented as a negative; and
                   
WHEREAS said Resolution is required to be amended,
                   
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the December 17, 2007 Vouchers Payable be amended as follows:
                   
    Total Vouchers Payable                                        $349,976.56
                   
    Correction of Calculation                                             -$173.66
                   
    Total Amended Vouchers Payable                                    $349,802.90


R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, application has been made to the Borough of Little Silver by the Little Silver Parent Teacher Organization (P.T.O.) to hold  an Off Premise 50/50 Raffle on May 16, 2008; and

WHEREAS, all requirements have been complied with for the holding of such Raffle;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the application for an Off Premise 50/50 Raffle by the Little Silver Parent Teacher Organization (P.T.O.) be and is hereby approved.

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, John C. Clark, DPW/Recycling Superintendent has worked for the Little Silver Department of  Public Works for more than 30 years and wishes to retire with an effective date of January 1, 2009; and

WHEREAS, John C. Clark has accumulated 234 sick, compensation, vacation and personal days and desires to use 197 days as terminal leave and have the Borough compensate him up to $3,000.00 for the purchase of prior pensionable time owed to him;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council do hereby accept the retirement letter of John C. Clark and agree to the aforementioned terms of his retirement; and

WHEREAS, this agreement extinguishes any and all claims of accumulated time off or payment for such accumulated time with the exception of any yearly increase for 2008 to which he is entitled.


R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver has a need to acquire  Planning Board Attorney services as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of  N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, Michael D. Biehl  has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition may exceed $17,500; and

WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is one year; and

WHEREAS,  Michael R. Leckstein, Esq. has submitted a proposal, January 8, 2008 indicating he will provide Planning Board Attorney services for the Borough of Little Silver in the amount of  $160.00 per hour,  $125.00 for residential Resolutions which shall include service review and jurisdictional determinations and an annual rate per the 2008 Borough of Little Silver Salary Ordinance; and 

WHEREAS, Michael R. Leckstein, Esq. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Michael R. Leckstein, Esq. has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Little Silver in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Michael R. Leckstein, Esq. from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, adequate funds are available for the payment of this contract in the 2008 Municipal Budget;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver authorizes Suzanne S. Castleman, Mayor to enter into a contract with Michael R. Leckstein, Esq. as described herein; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution.


R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver has a need to acquire a Borough Attorney and Bond Counsel services as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of  N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, Michael D. Biehl  has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition may exceed $17,500; and

WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is one year; and

WHEREAS,  Dilworth Paxson LLP has submitted a proposal, January 11, 2008 indicating they will provide Borough Attorney and Bond Counsel services for the Borough of Little Silver in the amount of  $165.00 per hour; $1,000 for the minimum BAN and an annual rate per the 2008 Borough of Little Silver Salary Ordinance; and 

WHEREAS, Dilworth Paxson LLP has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Dilworth Paxson LLP has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Little Silver in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Dilworth Paxson LLP from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, adequate funds are available for the payment of this contract in the 2008 Municipal Budget;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver authorizes Suzanne S. Castleman, Mayor to enter into a contract with Dilworth as described herein; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution.


R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver has a need to acquire Municipal Auditing Services as contained in Government Auditing Standards as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of  N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, Michael D. Biehl  has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition will exceed $17,500; and

WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is one year; and

WHEREAS,  Hutchins, Farrell, Meyer & Allison, P.A. has submitted a proposal, January 11, 2008 indicating they will provide municipal auditing services as contained in Government Auditing Standards for the Borough of Little Silver in the amount of  $31,700.00, Supplemental Debt  Statement in the amount of $400.00 and LOSAP in the amount of  $1,000.00; and 

WHEREAS, Hutchins, Farrell, Meyer & Allison, P.A. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Hutchins, Farrell, Meyer & Allison, P.A. has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Little Silver in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Hutchins, Farrell, Meyer & Allison, P.A. from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, adequate funds are available for the payment of this contract in the 2008 Municipal Budget;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver  authorizes Suzanne S. Castleman, Mayor to enter into a contract with Hutchins, Farrell, Meyer & Allison, P.A. as described herein; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution.


R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver has a need to acquire Borough Engineering services as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of  N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4; and,

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, Michael D. Biehl,  has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition will exceed $17,500; and

WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is one year; and

WHEREAS,  Leon S. Avakian, Inc. has submitted a proposal, January 14, 2008 indicating they will provide Borough Engineering services for the Borough of Little Silver in accordance with the attached fee schedule; and  

WHEREAS,  Leon S. Avakian, Inc. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Leon  S. Avakian, Inc. has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Little Silver in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Leon S. Avakian, Inc. from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, adequate funds are available for the payment of this contract in the 2008 Municipal Budget;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver authorizes Suzanne S. Castleman, Mayor to enter into a contract with Leon S. Avakian, Inc. as described herein; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution.


R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver is in need of a contract for maintenance and repair of its HVAC systems at the Borough Hall, Library, Railroad Station, Woman’s Club, Borough Hall Annex,  Parker Homestead and the Post Office Museum through February 1, 2008 – January 31, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the Administrator/Clerk has solicited the following quotes:

    Mid-State Heating & Cooling       
    Red Bank, NJ                    $ 9,700.00

    Statewide Conditioning
    South Amboy, NJ                $25,622.00; and

WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase will be contained in the 2008 and 2009 Operating Budget; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quotes and finding them to be in order recommends the quote submitted by Mid-State Heating & Cooling;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Mid-State Heating & Cooling in the amount of $9,700.00 for HVAC systems maintenance and repairs be and is hereby accepted.


R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that a resolution designating salaries for employees of the Borough of Little Silver adopted on December 17, 2008 be and is hereby amended as follows:

ADD:     (Effective January 28, 2008))
   
Robert J. Chenoweth     Probationary Patrolman    $40,384.00   

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer as her authority to make the necessary payroll changes.


R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works is in need of various tools as per attached documents; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has solicited the  following quotes for various tools under State Contract:

State Contracts #A66332 and #A66103:
    Snap-On Industrial
    Crystal Lake, Ill                $6,371.84

    State Contract #A 57819
    NAPA
    Shrewsbury, NJ                $1,097.25; and

WHEREAS, adequate funding for said purchase is contained in Ordinance #619-06; and


WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quotes and finding them in order recommends the quote submitted by Snap-On Industrial in the amount of $6,371.84 and NAPA in the amount of $1,097.25 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 various tools from Snap-On Industrial in the amount of $6,371.84 under State Contracts #A66332 and #A66103; and NAPA in the amount of  $1,097.25 under State Contract #A57819.


R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver has received a proposal from Data Trace, a tax search firm, requesting a data transmission once a week from the Tax Office of Borough tax records; and

WHEREAS, said data are public records and available upon request; and

WHEREAS, Data Trace has proposed to compensate the Borough of Little Silver the sum of $500.00 per year for providing a weekly transmission of Borough tax records; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid proposal has been reviewed and a recommendation has been received from the Borough Tax Collector that the Borough accept this Proposal;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the proposal received from Data Trace for the Borough of Little Silver to provide a data transmission once a week from the Borough Tax Office of Borough tax records in return for payment of $500.00 per year is hereby accepted.


R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS,  John C. Clark was hired as the Little Silver Borough Mechanic on August 14, 1978 and was appointed the Department of Public Works/Recycling Superintendent in January 1992; and

WHEREAS, in the spring of 1992 John C. Clark was awarded his Certified Public Works Manager designation after successfully completing the required training; and

WHEREAS, John C. Clark has been responsible for the modernization of many of  the Public Works functions and equipment while promoting an efficient, cost effective operation; and

WHEREAS, John C. Clark has been a dedicated and loyal employee of the Borough;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the heartfelt thanks and grateful appreciation of each resident and the Mayor and Council of the Borough be extended to John C. Clark upon his retirement.


Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough:  None 

Motion to Adjourn:    Mr. Bitman   
Second:        Mr. DeNoia

Roll Call:  Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous

The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.


                                                                                Michael D. Biehl                                            Administrator/Clerk

 

         
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Borough of Little Silver
480 Prospect Avenue, Little Silver, NJ 07739
732-842-2400 phone      732-219-0581 fax