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Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 17, 2009 Keyport, New Jersey Minutes of the Regular Meeting 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 6:31 P.M. Clerk Valerie Heilweil read the Sunshine Law Notice. ROLL CALL On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Bolte (arrived 6:32), Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs (arrived 6:32), Mayor Bergen. Others present: Mr. Winston, Borough Attorney and Borough Administrator Ms. Wright. RESOLUTION 67-09 1. Resolution #67-09 Closed Session Meeting – Personnel, Litigation 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. Contract Negotiation - Police Department 2. Personnel - Property Maintenance 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 Contract Negotiations and Personnel 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 Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Council went into closed session at 6:32 PM and this meeting was reconvened at 7:00 PM  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 17, 2009, page 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 6, 2009 – Special Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Abstain: PRESENTATION Keyport Crabbing Boats and Kayak Rentals by Linda Derechailo Linda suggested Crabbing Boats and Kayak Rentals to Harbor Commission. Needs to provide $1,000,000 insurance coverage. Wants to do eco tours and beginner lessons. Proposing a need for one parking spot – would get boat ramp pass in order to park. She would like to start with four crabbing boats. All safety equipment will be on the boats. Considering GPSs for boats. Will have two-way radios on all boats. Has experienced workers. Mayor asked if she has any certifications for Kayaking, are there any? Linda stated she has taken some courses but does have personal experience; there are no certifications available. Trailer would come home with her each night. Linda stated she would like a spot closest to the playground. Mayor expressed his concern about parking area being Green Acres property. Would need a diversion granted unless it can be on the beach. Mayor thinks a diversion (two-year) would be granted since it is for recreation purposes. What length of lease are you looking for? one year, but would like to renew each year if successful. Ms. Bolte would like to look at some exclusivity. Concerned with the possibility of having more than one business there and boats being moored there. John Olsen, Harbor Commission stated we may not have jurisdiction to allow mooring rights. Mr. Olsen will check on that, there are two issues that Mr. Olsen has: a fee for exclusivity, and the protection of the Harbor Commission and Council. Linda was asked to come back to next Harbor Commission meeting, the second Monday in March. Mayor stated he will look into a diversion. Linda stated she would like to start May 1st as “Opening Day”. Mr. Kovacs asked about the hours of operation; 6AM to 5PM. Mayor addressed John Olsen about preparing rules to distribute. Linda stated she will be getting an LLC. Ms. Sefcik asked that since there is no real location and you are looking to have an internet site for booking, will you take people who just show up? yes.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 17, 2009, page 3 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Espresso Joe’s requesting approval of their use of the Keyport Mini Park and electric box on Saturdays from 7PM – 9:30PM nd from May 2 to September 5th and the last two Fridays of the month for the purpose of holding live music events Motion to approve with the same requirements as last year moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling with ayes by all present. 2. Email from Joe Reynolds, Bayshore Regional Watershed Council, regarding partnering up with the NY-NJ Bay Keeper to conduct a creek cleanup on Saturday, May 16th from 10AM-Noon along the Luppatatong Creek Motion to refer to Administration moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Kovacs with ayes by all present. REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS 1. Borough Clerk’s Monthly Report for January 2009 and Year-End Report for 2008 2. Tax\Water\Sewer Collector’s Report for January 2009 3. Monthly Report for Building Department for January 2009 4. Property Maintenance Report for January 2009 5. Municipal Court’s Monthly Cashbook Report for January 2009 On file in Borough Clerk’s office for review. Motion to approve all reports as read, moved by Mr. Walling, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilwoman Bolte: Police: Ms. Bolte reported on the following: • Chief passed his exam • Received Ford Escape Hybrid vehicle. Has been scheduled as a front line vehicle. Did receive a complimentary light bar – car should be ready in 3 – 4 weeks. Still short a front line vehicle since 2006. Have talked about a smaller 6 cylinder vehicle. • Rules and regulations have been updated by Chief and will be brought before Council for adoption. • The Carew’s of the Garden Club did complete sign at First & Church. Continuing with other signs. So far cost has been $42.00. • Neighborhood Preservations program received another $100,000 in addition to the $250,000 that we are working with. • Working with the Cable Company to upgrade local system to make it more interesting. Councilwoman Sefcik: Buildings, Grounds and Library: Ms. Sefcik read the library report. Library board is looking for a new trustee member. Ms. Sefcik stated she is holding an Art Forum Sunday, February 22, in Council Chambers from 4 – 6 PM. Ms. Sefcik sent Carla Cefalo a potential travel and tourism grant.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 17, 2009, page 4 Councilman Hill: Health and Recreation: Mr. Hill supports having a skate park. Meetings have been held. Current site is Cedar Street Park. He had a discussion with Wendy of the Senior Center regarding proposing a fee for out-of-towners. Councilman Sheridan: Fire, First Aid & Emergency Services: Mr. Sheridan thanked the Fire Department for the Memorial Service for Rowland Seckinger. The First Aid and Fire FEMA grants were applied for and denied. Councilman Walling: Finance, Grants and Redevelopment: Mr. Walling had no report. Councilman Kovacs: Public Works/Recycling/Property Maintenance: Mr. Kovacs stated that they have had 12 water leaks, another one on the tower on Elizabeth Street. New shoring box came in the other day. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Ms. Wright reported on the following: • Waterfront Park – contractor has not yet set a date to start due to weather. • Revaluation – commercial & preliminary report nearly completed • Ambulance – going out to bid • Finance committee meeting to be held tonight after this meeting Mr. Kovacs asked about moving the sewer line on American Legion Drive. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Winston has no report. RESOLUTIONS 2. Resolution No. 68-09 Authorizing Water/Sewer Payment Plan – Peragallo 3. Resolution No. 69-09 Authorizing Water/Sewer Payment Plan – Cerqueira 4. Resolution No. 70-09 Authorizing Payment to Hatch Mott MacDonald for Additional Services Performed for the Perry Street Water Treatment Plant Project 5. Resolution No. 71-09 Approving the Lease Entered into with John W. Connell for the Operation of a Charter Boat Fishing and Party Boat Service 6. Resolution No. 72-09 Authorizing Acceptance of a Grant for Funding of the Bayshore DWI Saturated Patrols 7. Resolution No. 73-09 72Payment of Bills PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION The meeting was opened to the public for comments or questions at 7:38 P.M. Mike Lane asked the latest prediction for when residential letters should be coming out. Ms. Wright stated next week. Mayor stated he wants to see the report first. Letter should be about two weeks later. Mayor stated that the numbers have to be into the County by March 15th.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 17, 2009, page 5 Mike Lane would like tax information for seniors put on website and distributed to residents with Revaluation information. Mr. Lane asked about paying Paff court costs; Attorney explained. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed at 7:48 P.M. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS Motion on the Consent Agenda made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Hill Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill Kovacs, Sheridan, Walling Nays: Abstain: Absent: Councilman Walling voted no on resolution 70-09 Authorizing payment to Hatch Mott MacDonald. ADJOURNMENT Motion to ajourn was made and carried at 7:43 PM with ayes by all present.