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July 14, 2008 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL July 14, 2008 The meeting was called to order and the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act given by Mayor Castleman at 8:11 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 June 5, 2008." 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. VanWinkle, Attorney Bennett and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: Mr. Gilmour, Mr. Neff Mayor Castleman asked for a Motion to suspend regular order of business: Motion: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. Bitman Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Mayor Castleman presented and read the following Resolution to Kelly Roache, which had been passed on May 19, 2008: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Kelley Roache, a Senior from High Technology High School in Middletown and Jason Zukus, a Junior from High Technology High School, in Middletown, both residents of the Borough of Little Silver, participated in the 2008 Moody’s Mega Math Challenge along with team members Afanasiy Yermakov and Thomas Jackson and won first prize consisting of $20,000.00; and WHEREAS, Kelley Roache, and Jason Zukus along with team members Afanasiy Yermakov and Thomas Jackson spent 14 hours devising mathematical formulas to determine whether ethanol makes economic and environmental sense as an alternative form of energy; and WHEREAS, Kelley Roache, Jason Zukus, Afanasiy Yermakov and Thomas Jackson concluded that switching to ethanol will result in a rise of energy and food prices, and wouldn’t be cost-effective until oil reached $250 a barrel; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver does hereby recognize the achievement of Kelley Roache and Jason Zukus, members of High Technology High School, residents of the Borough of Little Silver and their team members Afanasiy Yermakov and Thomas Jackson and congratulates them for achieving the first prize for the 2008 Moody’s Mega Math Challenge. Mayor Castleman called for a Motion to resume regular order of business: Motion: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. Bitman Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Roll Call: Present: Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle, Attorney Bennett and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: Mr. Gilmour, Mr. Neff Mr. Biehl read the following: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council did heretofore advertise for public bids for the supplying of Automotive/Truck Parts and Accessories for the repair of Borough vehicles effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for the purchase has or will be provided in the 2008, 2009 and 2010 municipal budgets; and WHEREAS, at 10:00 A.M. on June 20, 2008 the Administrator/Clerk received, opened and publicly read the following bid: Shrewsbury Auto Parts, Inc. T/A Naylors Shrewsbury, NJ Various discounts off list price ranging from 14% - 63%; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the bid and finding it to be order recommends the bid submitted by Shrewsbury Auto Parts, Inc. be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the bid submitted by Shrewsbury Auto Parts, Inc. T/A Naylors be and is hereby accepted. Motion: Mr. VanWinkle Second: Mr. Bitman Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 5-18, ENTITLED “RECYCLING”, OF CHAPTER 5, “POLICE REGULATIONS”, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY (1973) Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on May 30, 2008, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. DeNoia 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. Bitman 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 AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 5-18, ENTITLED “RECYCLING”, OF CHAPTER 5, “POLICE REGULATIONS”, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY (1973) Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. Bitman Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK FOR THE YEAR 2008 Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on July 4, 2008, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. VanWinkle Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing open and called for comments. Seeing none, she called for a Motion to close the hearing. Motion hearing be closed: Mr. Galante 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 TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK FOR THE YEAR 2008 Motion: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. VanWinkle Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING: 2008 Municipal Budget Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on July 4, 2008, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public in the Public Library and Borough Hall. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. DeNoia 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. DeNoia Second: Galante Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing closed and called the Resolution. Mr. Biehl read the following: R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver, County of Monmouth, that the Budget hereinbefore set forth is hereby adopted and shall constitute an appropriation for the purposes stated and the sums therein set forth as appropriations and authorization of the amount of $6,184,677.68 as the amount to be raised by taxation. Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. Bitman Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE FOR SALARIES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, FOR THE YEAR 2008 Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on July 4, 2008, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. Bitman 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. DeNoia 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 FOR SALARIES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, FOR THE YEAR 2008 Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BOND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $961,500.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $773,425.00 BONDS OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on July 4, 2008, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. Galante 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. Galante 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: A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BOND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $961,500.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $773,425.00 BONDS OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION Motion: Mr. VanWinkle Second: Mr. Bitman Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $356,565.00 OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND BALANCE FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on July 4, 2008, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. VanWinkle 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. DeNoia 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 APPROPRIATING $356,565.00 OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND BALANCE FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None Consideration of Minutes for the following Regular Meetings: May 19, 2008 Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. VanWinkle Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous June 2, 2008: Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. VanWinkle Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous June 10, 2008: Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. DeNoia Council and Public Discussion: None Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Consideration of Executive Session Minutes: None Communications: None Student remarks and brief remarks on the Agenda from other members of the Public: None Resolution - Payment of Bills and Claims, June 17, 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 $ 159,144.49 Operating – Prior Year 0.00 School Taxes 1,378,794.63 Contra 6,035.37 Capital 9,426.66 Grant 0.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 21,895.96 Escrow Projects 805.00 Payroll of 6/13/08 $ 136,590.69 Void Checks: $ 0.00 Manual Checks: Postmaster-Certified Ck #11467 6/10/08 $ 318.50 EFT PAYMENTS $ 0.00 ACH Debit $ 0.00 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $ 1,713,011.30 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. Galante Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None Resolution - Payment of Bills and Claims, July 14, 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 $ 110,209.43 Operating – Prior Year 0.00 School Taxes 0.00 Contra 0.00 Capital 64,719.49 Grant 12,867.39 Various Trusts & Reserves 6,642.79 Escrow Projects 7,463.10 Payroll of 6/27/08, 7/11/08 $ 277,140.55 Void Checks: $ 0.00 Manual Checks: Postmaster – Certified Ck #11535 $ 274.40 EFT Payments $ 0.00 ACH Debit $ 0.00 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00 Total $ 479,317.15 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. 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, absent, no report. BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, EQUIPMENT, STREET LIGHTS (Recreation, Waterfront Committee, Downtown Development Committee, Little Silver Cross Acceptance Liaison): Mr. Bitman reported that the recent LaCrosse Clinic went very well and would expect to make it a full program next year. He also reported that the Summer Playground Program is going very well. PERSONNEL (Environmental Commission, Shade Tree Commission, Open Space): Mr. Neff, absent, no report. PUBLIC WORKS (Planning Board, Americans With Disabilities Act Committee, Parker Homestead Liaison, Recycling): Mr. DeNoia reported that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board would be tomorrow night. He also reported that it appears that the Public Works access situation is resolved. He said it has taken about eight years to get a County agreement to turn left from the Train Station to Sycamore Avenue. He said this is a positive and cost effective measure for the Borough, that should be a benefit to residents with little expenditure or cost to taxpayers. FINANCE AND BUDGET AND INSURANCE (Property Maintenance, Business and Professional Association, Finance Advisory): Mr. VanWinkle, no report. Council and Public Discussion: None Mayor's Report: Mayor Castleman reported that the Walgreen’s site now looks better, with painting and cleanup ordered by the Property Maintenance Officer. She said the store will be coming before the Planning Board soon, to take over the rest of the building. She further reported that Little Silver Cleaners is also coming before the Planning Board at some point, and that in the interim that building has also been cleaned up and painted. Mayor Castleman then reported that the properties of Hunter’s Garage, Wicker Rose, and the two residential properties are involved in the Dwek bankruptcy, but were taken to court last Thursday and ordered to clean up the properties. The Exxon station is closed, but had not been maintaining it properly, and were fined and the property has been cleaned up. Mayor Castleman then reported that an application was filed with the State of New Jersey for a matching grant. She met with the head of the N.J. Historic Trust, who has turned it down three times, and she is hopeful the monies will be granted this time. She said the grant is in the amount of $60,000, and $10,000 will be spent to get the house of the National Registry, which will then qualify for more funding. Other Reports: Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of May, 2008: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $ 8,910.163.00 Total Monthly Receipts 4,587,482.00 Total Monthly Disbursements 1,619,065.00 Cash on Hand End of Month $11,878,580.00 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 2.37 %. Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of June, 2008: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $11,878,580.00 Total Monthly Receipts 328,480.00 Total Monthly Disbursements 3,321,911.00 Cash on Hand End of Month $ 8,885,149.00 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 2.25 %. Old Business: None New Business: ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BOND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $45,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $42,750.00 BONDS OF THE BOROUGHOF LITTLE SILVER 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 August 4, 2008. He added that he also has a Supplemental Debt Statement in hand. Motion: Mr. Galante Second: Mr. VanWinkle Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, 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. VanWinkle Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Galante, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO AMEND APPROVED BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 40A:4-9 WHEREAS, the local municipal budget for 2008 was approved on June 10, 2008; and WHEREAS, the public hearing on said budget will be held on July 14, 2008, as advertised; and WHEREAS, the governing body desires to amend said approved budget; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body of the Borough of Little Silver, County of Monmouth that the following amendments to the approved budget of 2008 be made: From To REVENUES 3. Miscellaneous Revenues – Section B: Consolidated Municipal Property Tax Relief Aid $ 83,129.00 $ 103,007.00 Total Miscellaneous Revenues – Section B 777,072.00 796,950.00 Total Miscellaneous Revenues 1,326,410.93 1,346,288.93 5. Subtotal General Revenues 3,953,558.65 3,973,436.65 6. Amount to be Raised by Taxes 6,184,677.68 6,163,906.52 7. Total General Revenues $ 10,138,236.33 $ 10,137,343.17 APPROPRIATIONS (M) Reserve for Uncollected Taxes $ 1,169,894.04 $ 1,169,000.88 9. Total General Appropriations $ 10,138,236.33 $ 10,137,343.17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that three certified copies of this resolution be filed forthwith in the office of the Director of Local Government Services for certification of the 2008 Local Municipal Budget as amended. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the disposal of recyclables at the most favorable price to the Borough of Little Silver has been determined by the Governing Body to be in the best interests of the Borough; and WHEREAS, Recycle America Alliance, L.L.C, a Delaware limited liability Company with an office located at 3418 Sunset Avenue, Ocean Township, NJ has agreed to enter into a contract to accept single stream recyclables and dual stream recyclables consisting of newspapers, corrugated cardboard, miscellaneous paper (including telephone books and cereal boxes) and commingled glass, cans and plastics as part of the attached “Exhibit A” specifications from the Borough of Little Silver for the period of five years (August 1, 2008 – July 31, 2013); and WHEREAS, Recycle America Alliance, L.L.C., will pay the Borough of Little Silver for each type of commodity delivered in accordance with Section Number 3 (Pricing/Payment) of the attached “Recyclables Services Agreement”; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Mayor and Recycling Coordinator be and are hereby authorized to enter into a five year agreement (August 1, 2008 – July 31, 2013) with Recycle America Alliance, L.L.C. for the disposal of newspapers, corrugated cardboard, miscellaneous paper (including telephone books and cereal boxes) commingled glass, cans and plastic containers. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Public Library is in need of various repairs including removal of damaged window casings, supply and install exterior PVC window trim, supply and install exterior MDO board for lower panels, trim over with PVC to match, precaulk seams, paint window trims and lower panels with two coats exterior Benjamin Moore white latex paint, remove existing entry doors, install new Pella 15 lite doors with panic bar hardware as per code, supply and install prefabricated aluminum handrail as per code, apply finish coat paint to all exterior trim of Library façade and remove all debris; and WHEREAS, the following quotes have been solicited by the Borough Engineer: Caruso Construction Long Branch, NJ $18,300.00 Shorelands Construction Monmouth Beach, NJ No Response GT Kennedy Red Bank, NJ No Response; 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 Caruso Construction; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Caruso Construction in the amount of $18,300.00 for the Borough of Little Silver Public Library window trim repair and entry door installation be and is hereby accepted. 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 Woodbine Avenue from Prospect Avenue to Branch Avenue (Monmouth County route 11) in the Municipality of Little Silver, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, for a distance of 0.4 miles or such portion thereof as may be approved by the Commissioner of Transportation. The total cost estimate for this improvement is $230,000. The Borough of Little Silver requests $200,000 in state funds and anticipates contributing $30,000, 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 WHEREAS, the 2008 Salary Ordinance adopted on July 14, 2008 fixed the salaries and compensations for certain titles and positions of the officers and employees of the Borough of Little Silver: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the following named officers and employees shall be compensated for 2008 at the rates designated as follows. Any officer or employee employed after January 1, 2008 shall have their annual compensation pro-rated as of the date of employment: NAME POSITION OR TITLE Suzanne S. Castleman Mayor 3,000.00 Jonathan H. Bitman Council Member 2,500.00 Rick J. DeNoia, Jr. Council Member 2,500.00 Donald S. Galante Council Member 2,500.00 David E. Gilmour Council Member 2,500.00 Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr. Council Member 2,500.00 Stuart Van Winkle Council Member 2,500.00 Michael D. Biehl Administrator 53,438.00 Michael D. Biehl Borough Clerk 86,107.00 Helen Gormley Deputy Borough Clerk 28,104.00 Helen Gormley Recycling Coordinator 42,479.00 J. Stephen Walters Tax Assessor 40,325.00 Lynn Marie Gale Treasurer 30,557.00 Lynn Marie Gale Chief Financial Officer 51,643.00 Lynn Marie Gale Tax Collector 13,930.00 Laura Geraghty Deputy Tax Collector 18,288.00 Laura Geraghty Bookkeeper Clerk 18,287.00 James Berube, Jr. Municipal Court Judge 28,384.00 Carol Foster Court Administrator 22,707.00 Carol Foster Violations Clerk 26,282.00 Janice Swaggerty Deputy Court Clerk 16.30/hr Carol Stone Deputy Court Clerk (2/19/08) 16.30/hr Sharon Kavendek Clerk’s Assistant 36,575.00 Michael Halfacre Prosecutor 9,936.00 Stanley Werse Public Defender 3,408.00 John O. Bennett Borough Attorney 14,999.00 Susan Edwards Library Director 55,339.00 Anita O’Brien Principal Library Assist. 25,958.00 Sandra Wells Library Technician, Jr. 14.04/hr Gail Spencer Library Technician, Sr. 17,724.00 Diane Ramsey Administrative Clerk 10,422.00 Diane Ramsey Planning Board Clerk 38,616.00 Diane Ramsey Zoning Admin Officer 13,426.00 Michael Leckstein Planning Bd. Attny. 10,619.00 Richard DeFazio Fire Prevention Official 12,168.00 Linda Goff Newsletter Editor 5,490.00 Linda Goff General Clerical Assist. 16.30/hr Michael Olimpi Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Officer 3,943.00 Michael Olimpi Shade Tree Enforcement 32,256.00 Officer Michael Olimpi Facilities and Grounds Coordinator 21,989.00 Michael Olimpi Zoning Inspector 2,930.00 Assessor’s Clerk 9.40/hr Betty Ann Berube Board of Health Clerk 4,665.00 Betty Ann Berube Registrar 1,307.00 Betty Ann Berube Bd. of Health Secretary 526.00 John Hird Recreation Director 16,825.00 1/1/08-2/29/08 Douglas Glassmacher Recreation Director 18,000.00 Youth Summer Counselors 7.15/hr Tennis Instructor 1,800.00 Shannon Giblin Chief of Police 111,280.00 Ann Mihlon Sr. Police Dispatcher 44,578.00 Christopher P. Boyle Sr. Police Dispatcher 44,578.00 Christopher P. Boyle Special Police Officer 16.30/hr (Class I) Joseph Lauterwasser Sr. Police Dispatcher 44,578.00 (3/20/07-12/31/07) Joseph Lauterwasser Class I Special Officer 16.30/hr Joseph Lauterwasser Relief Crossing Guard 41.10/day Richard Smith Sr. Police Dispatcher 44,578.00 Richard Smith Special Police Officer 16.30/hr (Class I) James Jiminaro Relief Police Dispatcher 16.30/hr John McGuire Relief Police Dispatcher 16.30/hr John McGuire Special Police Officer 16.30/hr (Class I) John McGuire Railroad Parking Meter Coordinator 25.00/hr Joseph Lauterwasser Railroad Parking Meter Coordinator 25.00/hr Dennis Kerr Relief Police Dispatcher Trainee (6/3/08) 7.15/hr Andrew Smith Relief Police Dispatcher Trainee (2/25/08-6/2/08) 7.15/hr Andrew Smith Relief Police Dispatcher (6/3/08) 16.30/hr John Mercun Relief Police Dispatcher 16.30/hr Peter Giblin Relief Police Dispatcher 16.30/hr Peter Giblin Special Police Officer 16.30/hr (Class I) Peter Giblin Relief Crossing Guard 41.10/day Barbara Aras Relief Crossing Guard 41.10/day William Bergen Relief Crossing Guard 41.10/day (4/7/08-4/23/08) William Bergen Crossing Guard “A” 41.10/day (4/27/08) Roger Dolan Crossing Guard "A" 41.10/day Susan Valerio Crossing Guard "A" 41.10/day Quiana M. Farrow Crossing Guard "A" 41.10/day Elizabeth Cain Crossing Guard "A" 41.10/day Mamie Holmes Crossing Guard "A" 41.10/day James A. McNally Crossing Guard "A" 41.10/day Lorriane Katz Crossing Guard "A" 41.10/day Roland Jackson Crossing Guard "B" 37.55/day Roger LeValley Crossing Guard "B" 37.55/day William Kennelly Relief Crossing Guard 41.10/day Harold Scott Relief Crossing Guard 41.10/day Mary Ann Ferrara Relief Crossing Guard 41.10/day Gail Drawbaugh Relief Crossing Guard 41.10/day Amy Hirsch Relief Crossing Guard 41.10/day Amy Hirsch Police Secretary 38,273.00 Amy Hirsch Computer Technician 4,820.00 Amy Hirsch Railroad Parking Coordinator 16.30/hr John Clark Public Works/Recycling Superintendent 85,446.00 Dean Licata Borough Mechanic 65,631.00 Robert Tetley Public Works/Recycling Foreman 64,854.00 John Morris Public Works/Recycling Roadman (First Year) After One Year 53,616.00 Dominick Soldo Public Works/Recycling Roadman 54,707.00 Paul Rivera Public Works/Recycling Roadman 54,707.00 Nicholas Hubbard Groundskeeper 55,505.00 (After 3 Years) Kelly Cosentino Public Works/Recycling Roadman 54,707.00 Rick Dietz Groundskeeper/Jr. Crew Leader 56,456.00 Christopher Sarn Public Works/Recycling Roadman 54,707.00 Michael Martelli Public Works/Recycling Roadman 54,707.00 James Gannon Public Works/Recycling Director 63,500.00 (2/25/08 – 12/31/08) James Gannon Public Works Recycling Roadman After One Year (1/1/08-2/24/08) 53,616.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following named personnel are eligible for educational credit benefits in the amount listed respectively and such amount shall be added to the Base Salary in accordance with the 2008 Salary Ordinance. Carol Foster 500 Lynn Marie Gale 500 Ann Mihlon 500 Michael Biehl l,000 Susan Edwards l,500 Richard Smith 1,000 Christopher Sarn 500 BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the names, designations and salaries herein provided supercede all previous names, designations and salaries heretofore by Resolution established. Longevity shall be in accordance with the 2008 Salary Ordinance. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Borough Chief Financial Officer to make the necessary payroll adjustments. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Tax Sale was held June 12, 2008 for the 2007 delinquent taxes and sewer charges; and WHEREAS, Block 32 Lot 23, 96 Little Silver Parkway, was sold to Crusader Lien Services and Tax Sale Certificate #08-00003 was issued in the amount of $6,035.37 representing the following charges: Taxes $ 4,920.18 Interest 595.65 Sewer 419.54 Cost of Sale 100.00 Premium 11,100.00 Total $17,135.37; and WHEREAS, it was learned that the owners of record, Christopher & Lauren Reid, declared bankruptcy prior to the sale, and it is necessary to void the sale and refund the funds to the lienholder; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, hereby authorize the Tax Collector to void the sale on Block 32 Lot 23 and authorize the Chief Financial Officer to return funds in the amount of $17,135.37 to Crusader Lien Services, 179 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver is in need of a consultant to perform an historic analysis and prepare an operational feasibility plan to demonstrate that the Borough can viably use and operate the Parker Homestead; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the firm of Farewell, Mills, Gatsch Architects, Inc. be and is hereby appointed to perform said study, the Borough’s matching share not to exceed $14,875.00 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Emergency Medical Services is in need of 20 Vantage II, 401 series crosstech jackets and 4 Vantage II, 501 series crosstech jackets with liners, hood, lettering and emblems; and WHEREAS, the Little Silver Emergency Medical Services Captain has obtained the following quote: Ricochet Manufacturing Co., Inc. Philadelphia, PA 12,367.60; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in ordinance 644-07; and WHEREAS, Ricochet Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the manufacturer of the jackets sole vendor for this item; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by Ricochet Manufacturing Co., Inc.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Ricochet Manufacturing Co., Inc. for the above referenced items be and is hereby accepted without benefit of competitive quotes. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, recent legislative activity has delayed certification of tax rates throughout New Jersey; and WHEREAS, there exists no date certain as to when rates will be determined; and WHEREAS, there will be a delay in the printing and receipt of the municipal tax bills which will result in a delay mailing of the bills to residents; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the grace period for the third quarter taxes be and is hereby extended until twenty-five (25) days after the mailing of the bills. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works Garage Facility is need of installation of a concrete driveway with depressed curb; and WHEREAS, the intersection of Little Silver Point Road and Prospect Avenue is in need of installation of 320 square feet of existing rip-rap on a four inch concrete bed for bank stabilization; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for these projects is available in Bond Ordinance #476-99 and Bond Ordinance #643-07; and WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has obtained the following quote to include both projects; Fernandes Construction, Inc. South River, NJ $7,650.00 Nova Crete South Amboy, NJ Declined to Quote S. Batata Construction Co. South River, NJ Declined to Quote; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be order recommends the quote submitted by Fernandes Construction, Inc. be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote in the amount of $7,650.00 submitted by Fernandes Construction, Inc. for the aforementioned be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works Garage Facility is need of installation of a 30 foot wide, 6 foot high chain link fence slide gate; and WHEREAS, the intersection at Little Silver Point Road and Prospect Avenue in need of a 4 foot high split rail fence; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for these projects is available in Bond Ordinance #476-99 and Bond Ordinance #643-07; and WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has obtained the following quote to include both projects; Taylor Fence Company, Inc. Howell, NJ $4,585.00 Dente Fencing Neptune, NJ Declined to Quote Mid Jersey Fence Co. Hazlet, NJ Declined to Quote; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finding it to be order recommends the quote submitted by Taylor Fence Company, Inc. be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote in the amount of $4,585.00 submitted by Taylor Fence Company, Inc. for the aforementioned 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 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 2/6/08) Jason Buono Relief Dispatcher $15.70/hr BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer as her authority to make the necessary payroll changes. Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough: Annette Ostran, 280 White Road, said she had inherited property on Borden Place. She said she and her family are concerned about the parking ordinance, stating there is no parking on the street from June through September. She added that recently there has been a lot of cars parked on both sides of the street, making it difficult on the narrow street. Ms. Ostran said some residents don’t have room on their property for parking when they have parties; however, her concern is safety, not parties. She asked if the Borough can place “no parking” signs on both sides of the street. Mayor Castleman suggested perhaps the Ordinance could be changed to parking on one side of the street, and signs could be placed. Ms. Ostran replied that the Ordinance needs to be enforced. Howard Ostran, 280 White Road, said there is very little street access when vehicles are parked on both sides. He said there is a danger if EMS or fire services are needed. He said even if parking on one side of the street is permitted, driveways will be blocked and it will be difficult to back out. Marty Martin, 30 Borden Place, said that her property and driveway are arranged so she always has to back out. She said her driveway has never been blocked, and is not sure if allowing parking on one side of the street would prevent people from getting out of their driveways. Lynn Geltzeiler, 12 Borden Place, said that she has never seen a problem with cars parked on one side of the street. Adria Magnes, 48 Borden Place, said she also has never had a problem on the street, with cars parked on one side. She said she has had EMS come to her home and they have not had problems getting down Borden Place. She noted that Mr. and Mrs. Ostran have three entrances on their property, one of which is on Little Silver Point Road, so it would be unlikely they would have a problem with their driveway being blocked. Mayor Castleman replied that there should be a happy medium for all residents, that the roads are narrow. She said she would like to meet with the Traffic Safety Officer and discuss the matter. She also urged everyone to be good neighbors and not block others’ driveways. She said it seems a little unconscionable to restrict parking on both sides of the street and to make guests park on Little Silver Point Road, which is also narrow. She told the residents she would meet with the Traffic Safety Officer and let the residents know what solutions are available. Mr. Galante then read his letter of resignation as a Council Member (copy attached). He then read the following statement: “I have enjoyed immensely the opportunity to serve in the Little Silver community. In the eight years that I have been on Council, I feel we have accomplished a great deal; first and foremost, the community had been improved and communication in the Borough, and improved our strategic planning. This has benefited the community tremendously, both financially and in continuing to improve the quality of life in Little Silver. As my responsibilities at work have increased substantially and have become global, I feel it is time to leave the efforts of the Borough. I believe the Borough will continue in good hands, my colleagues on the Governing Body will continue to act prudently and responsibly, with community in mind. I want to thank all the Governing Body members, especially Mayor Castleman, who has been a mentor and inspiration to work with. I also want to thank all the employees of the Borough for their hard work and dedication and guidance over the years. Lastly, I want to thank the community for your support and the chance to serve over the past 15 years in different roles, most recently on Council. It has been a pleasure to have lived and brought up my children in such a wonderful community for the last 22 years.” Mayor Castleman asked for a Motion to accept Mr. Galante’s resignation with regret: Motion: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. VanWinkle Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Mayor Castleman thanked Mr. Galante for his service and contributions. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. VanWinkle Second: Mr. DeNoia Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Michael D. Biehl Administrator/Clerk | |||||||||||||||
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