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September 22, 2008 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL September 22, 2008 The meeting was called to order and the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act given by Mayor Castleman at 8:00 p.m. "Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the mailing of a notice to the Asbury Park Press and The Two River Times, by filing same with the Clerk of the Borough of Little Silver and by prominently posting said notice on the bulletin board of the Borough Hall, all since September 10, 2008." The salute to the flag was led by Mr. DeNoia and followed by a moment of silence. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. Morris, Mr. Neff, Mr. VanWinkle, Attorney Bennett and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: None Mayor Castleman called for a Motion to suspend the Regular Order of business: Motion: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. Neff Vote: Voice Vote – Ayes – Unanimous Mr. Gilmour noted that the Police Committee had several recommendations to make. Police Chief Giblin announced the following recommendations Sgt. Robert Frank to be promoted to Lieutenant Sgt. C. Gary LaBruno to be promoted to Lieutenant Ptl. Kevin Halpin to be promoted to Sergeant Mayor Castleman appointed the three police officers and administered the Oath of Office. Chief Giblin thanked the Mayor and Council. 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: Present: Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. Morris, Mr. Neff, Mr. VanWinkle, Attorney Bennett and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Absent: 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 on the Agenda 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 $ 114,438.18 Operating – Prior Year 28.83 School Taxes 1,282,819.60 Contra 0.00 Capital 3,430.00 Grant 0.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 3,542.74 Escrow Projects 675.00 Payroll of 9/19/08 $ 114,238.55 Void Checks: $ 0.00 Manual Checks: Rick Dill & Friends #11777 $ 500.00 James Gannon #11778 900.00 EFT Payments $ 0.00 ACH Debit $ 0.00 Wire Transfers: Monmouth County Taxes $ 1,035,238.47 Total $ 2,585,811.37 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. DeNoia Council and Public Discussion: Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. Morris, 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. Morris, no report. POLICE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (Traffic Safety Committee, Drug Alliance, Local Emergency Planning Council): Mr. Gilmour, no report. Mayor Castleman advised Mr. Gilmour that the Drug Alliance is ready to meet, and discussed a meeting date with him. BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, EQUIPMENT, STREET LIGHTS (Recreation, Waterfront Committee, Downtown Development Committee, Little Silver Cross Acceptance Liaison): Mr. Bitman reported that one of the Gazebo concerts had been rained out, and another date was being scheduled to be held at the Womens’ Club, and that he would advise everyone of the date. 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, no report. 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 there will be a meeting with N.J. Transit regarding the west parking lot of the Railroad Station, which is in disrepair. Other Reports: Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of August, 2008: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $ 8,576,602.00 Total Monthly Receipts 6,830,434.00 Total Monthly Disbursements 4,563,851.00 Cash on Hand End of Month $10,843,185.00 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 2.17 %. 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 BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION 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 20, 2008. Motion: Mr. Bitman Second: Mr. DeNoia Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. Morris, Mr. Neff, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL LAND USE ORDINANCE CHAPTER 16A, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.28 – ADDING ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.28 ENTITLED “STORMWATER MANAGEMENT” FOR THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH AND STATE OF 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 20, 2008. Motion: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. Gilmour Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Biehl stated that he had a letter from the Planning Board in which they reviewed and recommended the adoption of the new plan. Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. Morris, Mr. Neff, Mr. VanWinkle Negative: None Abstentions: None ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Mayor Castleman introduced by title: 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 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 20, 2008. Motion: Mr. DeNoia Second: Mr. Morris Council and Public Discussion: None Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. Morris, 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. Neff Second: Mr. Gilmour Roll Call: Affirmative: Mr. Bitman, Mr. DeNoia, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. Morris, Mr. Neff, 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 2008 salaries for employees of the Borough of Little Silver adopted on July 14, 2008 be and is hereby amended as follows: ADD: (Effective September 11, 2008) Brian Cotter Public Works/Recycling Roadman $42,806.00 (First Year) 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. 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 2008 salaries for employees of the Borough of Little Silver adopted on December 17, 2007 be and is hereby amended as follows: DELETE: (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 21, 2008) Kevin Halpin Patrolman 4 Years $84,144.00 Robert Frank Sergeant $89,193.00 C. Gary La Bruno Sergeant $89,193.00 ADD: (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 22, 2008) Kevin Halpin Sergeant $89,193.00 Robert Frank Lieutenant $94,546.00 C. Gary La Bruno Lieutenant $94, 546.00 BE IT FINALLY 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 Little Silver Public Works Department is in need of six 8 cubic yard rear load containers; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #663-08; and WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works Director has solicited the following quotes: Rudco Vineland, NJ $10,014.00 Detcon Farmingdale, NJ $10,329.00; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quotes and finding them in order recommends the low quote submitted by Rudco be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the low quote submitted by Rudco in the amount of $10,014.00 for six 8 cubic yard rear load containers be and is hereby accepted. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE BOROUGH ATTORNEY TO DRAFT ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, The Two River Regional Police Study Group was formed by the Boroughs of Fair Haven, Little Silver and Rumson for the purpose of analyzing the feasibility of regionalizing or otherwise sharing law enforcement services in an effort to save taxpayer dollars; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:48b-1 et seq., the Consolidated Municipal Services Act (“Act”) authorizes municipalities to enter into joint operations of public services through joint contracts to be operated by a joint meeting formed pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, the Patriot Consulting Group was retained by the Study Group for the purpose of preparing a study examining the feasibility of this effort; and WHEREAS, Patriot has issued a Final Report, Phase One dated August 20, 2008 entitled Two River Regional Police Study; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver desires to form a Joint Management Committee with the Boroughs of Rumson and Fair Haven to pursue shared police services among the three municipalities; and WHEREAS, the powers, duties, obligations, authority and membership of the Joint Management Committee must be determined by the governing bodies of Fair Haven, Rumson and Little Silver; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Borough of Little Silver that upon creation, the said Joint Management Committee will take appropriate actions to implement whatever aspects of shared services `are agreed upon by the three municipalities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council direct the Borough Attorney to work in concert with the Attorneys for Rumson and Fair Haven to draft an ordinance establishing the Joint Management Committee to oversee Police Shared Services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, Borough Administrator and Police Chief are authorized to continue with all current plans to share operational programs on a Memorandum of Agreement basis until such time as the Joint Management Committee is operational. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Administrator is directed to send this resolution to the Mayors and Councils of the Boroughs of Rumson and Fair Haven with a request for a response to this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution is certified to be a true copy and shall be delivered to the following: A) Borough Administrator/Borough Clerk B) Borough Attorney R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on September 8, 2008 the Mayor and Council adopted a Resolution for the purchase of two pull out trays to be located on each side of the rear cab compartment and one 20” wide stow away step with installation for the Little Silver Volunteer Fire Department rescue truck in the amount of $2,625.00 from NJEV (P&L Custom); and WHEREAS, the Resolution of purchase cited adequate funding for this is contained in Ordinance #661-08; and WHEREAS, adequate funding is contained in Ordinance #619-06; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Resolution awarding this purchase is hereby amended to reflect that adequate funding is provided in Ordinance #619-06. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on September 8, 2008 the Mayor and Council adopted a Resolution for the purchase of one pilot 4 gas meter H2S, OX, CO, EX (Calibrated to methane); one 4 gas mixture (methane) calibration kit; two deluxe status boards; one 18” positive pressure fan electric; one 14” partner rescue saw kit with full size case; one Akron mercury quick attack monitor with mounting bracket and stacked tips; two storz spanner wrench sets with mounting plate; one black crib kit; one 16’ roof ladder; three 36” flat head axe fiberglass; three 30” halligan bars; two 14’ x 18’ vinyl salvage covers; two 12’ x 14’ vinyl salvage cover; two 30” x 20’ vinyl runners; ten air mask bags and one power hawk auto crib set in the amount of $10,517.10 from Continental Fire and Safety; and WHEREAS, the Resolution of purchase cited adequate funding for this is contained in Ordinance #661-08; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #661-08 and Ordinance #619-06; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the Resolution awarding this purchase is hereby amended to reflect that adequate funding is provided in Ordinance #661-08 and Ordinance #619-06. 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 October 5, 2008 to be held at the home of Brian Pasch, 277 Prospect 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. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Police Department is in need of a custom built cabinet system with installation for a radio and lighting controller for the 2007 Dodge Durango; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has solicited the following quotes: New Jersey Emergency Vehicles/PL Custom Co. Manasquan, NJ; and $4,060.00 Odyssey Wharton, NJ $6,038.87; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance #661-08; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quotes and finding them to be in order recommends the low quote submitted by New Jersey Emergency Vehicles/PL Custom Co.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by New Jersey Emergency Vehicles/PL Custom Co. in the amount of $4,060.00 for the aforementioned cabinet with installation be and is hereby accepted. Public Portion Remarks of the citizens for the good of the Borough: None Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Gilmour Second: Mr. VanWinkle Roll Call: Voice Vote - Ayes – Unanimous The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Michael D. Biehl Administrator/Clerk | |||||||||||||||
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