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Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 10, 2009 Keyport, New Jersey Minutes of the Work of the Mayor and Council, Borough of Keyport, held on the above date in the Borough Hall Council Chambers, Keyport, N.J., pursuant to the adoption of the Annual Notice on file with the Borough Clerk, forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, Courier, Independent, Two River Times and Newark Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin Board in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, P.L. 1975, Ch. 231. Mayor Bergen called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. Clerk Valerie Heilweil read the Sunshine Law Notice. ROLL CALL On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs, Mayor Bergen. Others present: Mr. Winston, Borough Attorney and Borough Administrator Ms. Wright. RESOLUTION 60-09 1. Resolution #60-09 Closed Session Meeting – Personnel, Litigation, Attorney - Client Privilege WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport are of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body wishes to discuss: 1. Litigation- § First Street Bench § JPJ Properties 2. Contract Negotiation • Police Arbitration NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body that a meeting of the Mayor and Council shall be held forthwith from which the public shall be excluded in the Council Chambers, Borough Hall, for the purpose of discussing the above-mentioned items. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that discussions on litigation and contract negotiation be conducted at said Closed Session shall be disclosed when the matters discussed are resolved and this meeting shall continue in approximately 20 minutes. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Council went into closed session at 6:38 PM and this meeting was reconvened at 7:02PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor asked for a moment of silence for Rowland Seckinger  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 10, 2009, page 2 PRESENTATION By KBA President Art Olsen Art Olsen of the KBA gave a summary of 2008 KBA events. 2008 funds will be used in 2009 for Front Street Streetscape Improvements. Mr. Cliff Moore spoke about a four-page spread in NJ Monmouth County. He recommended focusing on letting people know when they are in Keyport. Mr. Moore stated he would like signs on the highway as you come into Keyport. His desire is to promote successful events, waterfront and restaurants. Website, marketing and streetscape are the biggest focus for 2009. Budget has to be adopted by April. He will work with the Administrator to have it published. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 5, 2007 – Work Session October 21, 2008 – Regular Session Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Abstain: COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from KBA Secretary Nina Jeandron advising the Borough that the KBA Keyport Fest has been changed from September 19, 2009 to September 12, 2009 Motion to receive and file moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling with ayes by all present. 2. Email from VNACJ requesting the Borough write a letter of support (sample attached) for the Service Expansion in Behavioral Health Services grant Motion to have them come in to talk about what they are doing moved by Mr. Walling, second by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present. 3. Request for a Street-Opening Permit from NJ Natural Gas for 58 Chingarora Avenue for the purpose of an oil conversion Motion to approve moved by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. 4. Application for a Raffle License from St. Joseph School PTA for a Tricky-Tray Raffle to be held on February 28, 2009 5. Application for a Raffle License from St. Joseph School PTA for an On-Premise 50/50 Cash Raffle to be held on February 28, 2009 Motion to approve moved by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. 6. Memo from Keyport Recreation Commission regarding proposed site for Skateboard Park regular meetings first Monday of each month at 7PM in the Central School all purpose room. Motion to receive and file moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Hill with ayes by all present.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 10, 2009, page 3 Borough 5K may still be on the 19th. Maggie Cunningham, VP of Recreation, spoke about meetings to find a location for the Skate Park. Ms. Cunningham stated she was there to support the project. Mayor stated the next stage is to try to find some way to fund it. Ms. Cunningham asked what the possibilities for funding are; Mayor stated that the County Open Space Fund matches 50% of grant, Green Acres Application funds 25% grant & 75% loan. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Kovacs stated he received quotes (the one that DPW prefers is for $5,136.65, but no cost for shipping.) for shoring equipment for trenches. It’s necessary once you break the plain. Mr. Sheridan stated he spoke with Tim Regan regarding the Park Ranger plan. Mayor stated he would like to resolve our SID Ordinance. He is appointing a committee to look at it. Appointed Councilmembers Kovacs, Bolte and Sefcik. They will then come back to Council for a broad report. Mr. Walling stated he prefers to go to an outside committee. Ms. Sefcik stated they will be bringing in outsiders; it will not be completely internal. Mr. Kovacs stated he would like to see Mr. Walling as a liaison to the KBA. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Ms. Wright reported on the following: • Did an initial swipe at the budget. Met with each department individually. Budget introduction now scheduled for March instead of February. • Received Waterfront Park CAFRA permit • Reassessments moving forward – need to be to County by March 15; thought letters would go out in January but has now been delayed • February 26th bid date • Senior center has heat; boiler has been replaced. Waiting for a duel burner. Issues with increased pressure but we have been babying it. Mayor wants to see report of properties before letters go out. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Winston had no report. NEW BUSINESS Binocular Viewers at Waterfront Park Mr. Walling stated that Union Beach makes $500 profit per year after the rental fees; would like two viewers, one ADA & stand-up viewers at South part of promenade. Mr. Sheridan stated that services for Rowland Seckinger are this Saturday at Day Funeral Home from 2-4 pm. Ms. Bolte just wanted to give Rowland his moment due. It is up to us to celebrate his life. Mr. Seckinger did all he could to make this town a better place. He will be greatly missed. Mayor will figure out someway to do a permanent tribute.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 10, 2009, page 4 Mr. Walling would like the stretch of land by mini-park to be named in memory of Sid Becnel. Ms. Bolte suggested maybe something with Sid Becnel & Rowland Seckinger. Mr. Hill talked about the possibility of charging a fee to be a member of the Senior Center. Mayor spoke about how difficult it will be to maintain the present services. Mr. Kovacs mentioned water leak at the water tower. Mayor spoke of securing grant for slip-lining in an effort to reduce our expenses for treating the water. RESOLUTIONS 2. Resolution No. 61-09 Authorizing Emergency Repairs to the Water Main in the area of Pine and Walnut Streets 3. Resolution No. 62-09 Authoring Acceptance of T & M’s Proposal to Revise the Borough’s Municipal Stormwater Management Plan to Address County comments 4. Resolution No. 63-09 Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a Project Agreement with Monmouth County for Performance and Delivery of FY 2009 Community Development Projects 5. Resolution No. 64-09 Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Certification Prohibiting the Use of Excessive Force and a Certification Prohibiting the Use of Federal Funds for Lobbying 6. Resolution No. 65-09 Authorizing Execution of Special Citizens Area Transportation 2009 Agreement 7. Resolution No. 66-09 Payment of Bills PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION The meeting was opened to the public for comments or questions at 7:46 P.M. Art Olsen stated that the KBA is willing to pay for a plaque out of visual improvement budget for Rowland Seckinger and Sid Becnel. Cliff Moore stated we need to do business with each other if we want to succeed. Kishore Chigurupati, 22 First Street – said kids skate on paved area behind his house. Thinks kids need a place to skate. He asked about the tennis courts. Would hate to take away one of the two courts for the skate park. He does not think it is setting the right precedent to take away something we already have. Mr. Hill and Ms. Bolte both questioned how much the tennis courts were being used. Mr. Chigurupati responded that he thinks the tennis courts are not being used because of the condition of the court. Mayor mentioned the Division Street location. Mr. Chigurupati made positive comments about Rowland stating he was “truly a special person in this community”. Isaiah Cooper thinks tennis and skateboarding could be alternated according to the time. Ms. Sefcik invited both residents to come to skate park meetings to evaluate the positive and negatives. Cedar Street location is not only a cost-savings but could be put together quicker. Ms. Bolte spoke about three deliveries of oil in a month’s time at one of the fire houses in such a budget situation.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 10, 2009, page 5 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS Motion on the Consent Agenda made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Kovacs, Sheridan, Walling Nays: Abstain: Absent: ADJOURNMENT Motion to ajourn was made and carried at 8:01 PM with ayes by all present.