City Council
Regular MeetingKeyport, NJ · May 19, 2009
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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.
Council President Sheridan called the meeting to order at 6:34 P.M.
Clerk Valerie Heilweil read the Sunshine Law Notice.
ROLL CALL
On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Bolte (arrived
at 6:36 PM), Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Kovacs, Walling, Mayor Bergen
(arrived at 6:55 PM). Others present: Borough Administrator Ms.
Wright, Borough Attorney, Eric Winston.
RESOLUTION 136-09
1. Resolution #136-09 Closed Session Meeting Personnel, Contract
Negotiation
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:
Personnel:
- Police Department
- Work Week Reduction
Contracts – Central Jersey Council of Governments
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 Personnel and Contract
Negotiations 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. Walling, seconded by Mr. Kovacs
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan,
Walling, Kovacs
Nays:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council went into closed session at 6:37 PM and this meeting was
reconvened at 7:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATIONS
Non-Profit Organization of the Year – The Keyport Ministerium Food
Pantry
President’s Award – Cliff Moore, Keyport IHOP
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Northern Monmouth County had its Crystal Beacon Awards which the Mayor
attended. Two organizations received Crystal Beacon Awards to promote
goals and values.
Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Cliff Moore of IHOP –
President’s Award and Isaiah Cooper of the Keyport Food Ministerium –
Non Profit Organization of the Year Award.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor read Big Brothers Big Sisters Proclamation. Mayor asked Carla
Cefalo to speak about what we are doing with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
IHOP is donating 10% of their proceeds to this organization. Big
Brothers Big Sisters is having a Casino Night at Asbury Park
Convention Hall on June 11th.
Mr. Sheridan asked that their link be put on our website.
WATERFRONT PARK PROJECT
Don Norbut gave an update on the Waterfront Park Project:
- contract award in October
- March 26th was original contract completion date
- Preconstruction meeting in December
- CAFRA permit was outstanding and contract language referred to
that
- Received CAFRA permit in January
- Notice to proceed issued to contractor March 20th
- New contract completion date was established - July 20th
- Project was split into two phases – Eastern half due first
then proceed with Western portion
- Phase I original completion date was April
- Ground at old DPW area did not have same fill as other areas.
Material was softer – mulch and organic material
- Ran across old sewer treatment plant – knew it was there but
did not know the full extent of how things were closed.
- Were running into concrete tanks and walls. No additional cost
- Found a large chlorine mixing tank that had a hole in one
corner of it – over ten feet deep and full of ground water
- Recommending cover of tank be removed, drained and filled with
clean fill material
- Project has now come to a halt
- Wanted to have ground water tested which caused another week’s
delay
- Trying to get cheaper fill from Pederson’s Marina
- Need 1,000 – 1,500 cubic yards of dredge material
- Work is now delayed six weeks or so.
Then will move into Phase II – set up to be a 90-day contract period.
Working with Excel and BDA program to try and get funding for the fill
on the Western end of the project to raise the grade. All openings
and piping in the tank need to be found.
Would like to focus on Phase I before focusing on Phase II. Then
parking will be available. Don’t know what will be found as the tank
is abandoned. New completion date is end of September beginning of
October.
Mr. Kovacs asked how long ago public hearing was; two years. Mr.
Kovacs expressed his unhappiness with the fact that it took this long
for the engineers to find this out. Was core-testing done on that
site; no. BDA will cover up to 75% of the cost of that replacement
fill.
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Mayor Bergen asked Engineer to have his guy call him every morning.
Mr. Norbut stated he is hoping to flip the Phases at the end of June.
Resident asked what happens if we don’t get the BDA funding for the
fill. Hoping the site, being a designated BDA site, will be accepted
for funding.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 20, 2009 - Regular
Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Sefcik
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan,
Walling, Kovacs
Nays:
Absent:
Abstain:
PUBLIC HEARING / ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
1. Ordinance No. 1–09 Amend Liquor License Fees
The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER VI, ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL, SECTION 6-3.4 LICENSE FEES OF
THE ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT
WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport wish to
increase the Borough’s liquor license fees, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 33:1-12 municipal liquor license
fees may be increased twenty percent (20%) from that charged in the
preceding license year or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is
lesser, for Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses and Plenary Retail
Distribution Licenses and can set the license fee for a plenary Retail
Consumption License at not more than Twenty-Five Hundred Dollars
($2,500) and can set a club license at not more that One Hundred and
Eighty-Eight Dollars ($188.00).
BE IT ENACTED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport
that Chapter VI, Section 6-3.4 of the Revised Ordinances of the
Borough of Keyport is amended as follows;
6-3.4 License Fees. The annual license fees for the sale or
distribution of alcoholic beverages in the Borough shall be as
follows:
Class of License Annual License Fee
Plenary Retail
Consumption License $2353.18 $2500.00
Plenary Retail
Distribution License $1573.86 $1888.63
Club License $188.00
The provisions of this subsection with respect to the limitation
on the number of licenses shall not apply to the renewal or transfer
of licensees presently issued. (Ord. #12-81, §1, New; Ord. #4-90, §1;
Ord. #8-91, SI; Ord. #10-92, §I; Ord. #3-99, §1)
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If any part or parts of the Ordinance are for any reason held to be
invalid, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances which are inconsistent
herewith are repealed, but only to the extent of such inconsistency.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its final
passage and publication as required by law.
Motion to Open Public Hearing moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr.
Hill with ayes by all present.
There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting
was closed at 8:12 P.M.
Motion to Adopt Ordinance moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan,
Walling, Kovacs
Nays:
Absent:
Abstain:
Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as adopted, in
the Asbury Park Press for a Hearing to be held on June 23, 2009 moved
by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan,
Walling, Kovacs
Nays:
Absent:
Abstain:
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
1. Bond Ordinance - Multi-Purpose including Improvements to Beers
Street, Maple Place Streetscape and Routes 35 & 36 Jug handle
The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title:
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF
THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY,
APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,425,000 THEREFOR AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $598,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO
FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT,
IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all
members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The several improvements described in Section 3 of this
bond ordinance are hereby respectively authorized to be undertaken by
the Borough of Keyport, New Jersey (the “Borough”) as general
improvements. For the several improvements or purposes described in
Section 3, there are hereby appropriated the respective sums of money
therein stated as the appropriation made for each improvement or
purpose, such sums amounting in the aggregate to $1,425,000, including
the aggregate sum of $635,000, representing grants from the New Jersey
Department of Transportation (the “State Grants”), $187,114,
representing a Community Development Block Grant (the “CDB Grant” and,
together with the State Grants, the “Grants”) and including $4,886 as
the several down payments for the improvements or purposes required by
the Local Bond Law. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-11(c), no down payment
is provided for the costs of the improvement since the project
described in Sections 3(a) & (c) hereof is being partially funded by
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the State Grants. The down payments have been made available by
virtue of provision for down payment or for capital improvement
purposes in one or more previously adopted budgets.
Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the several
improvements or purposes not covered by application of the several
down payments and the Grants, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized
to be issued in the principal amount of $598,000 pursuant to the Local
Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable
bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to
and within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law.
Section 3. The several improvements hereby authorized and the
several purposes for which the bonds are to be issued, the estimated
cost of each improvement and the appropriation therefor, the estimated
maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each improvement and
the period of usefulness of each improvement are as follows:
Appropriation Estimated
and Estimated Maximum Period of
Purpose __Cost__ Amount of Usefulness
Bonds or
Notes
a) Providing for Phase II
improvements to Beers
Street, including all $580,000
work and materials (including a
necessary therefor and $225,000 NJDOT
incidental thereto. Grant) $355,000 15 years
b) Providing for
streetscape improvements
to Maple Place, including $275,000
all work and materials (including a
necessary therefor and $187,114 CDB
incidental thereto. Grant) $83,000 10 years
c) Providing for Route 35
and Route 36 jug handle
improvements, including
associated improvements
to various Borough
streets as listed on file
in the office of the
Clerk, and including all $570,000
work and materials (including a
necessary therefor and $410,000 NJDOT
incidental thereto. Grant) $160,000 15 years
TOTALS $1,425,000 $598,000
The excess of the appropriation made for each of the improvements or
purposes aforesaid over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes
to be issued therefor, as above stated, is the amount of the down
payment for each purpose.
Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall
mature at such times as may be determined by the chief financial
officer; provided that no note shall mature later than one year from
its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be
in such form as may be determined by the chief financial officer. The
chief financial officer shall determine all matters in connection with
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notes issued pursuant to this ordinance, and the chief financial
officer’s signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to
all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed
from time to time subject to the provisions of the Local Bond Law.
The chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all
of the notes from time to time at public or private sale and to
deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the
purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of
delivery thereof. The chief financial officer is directed to report
in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the
date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this ordinance
is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the
interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price
obtained and the name of the purchaser.
Section 5. The Borough hereby certifies that it has adopted a
capital budget or a temporary capital budget, as applicable. The
capital or temporary capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended
to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any
inconsistency herewith. To the extent that the purposes authorized
herein are inconsistent with the adopted capital or temporary capital
budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget has been filed
with the Division of Local Government Services.
Section 6. The following additional matters are hereby determined,
declared, recited and stated:
(a) The purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance
are not current expenses. They are all improvements that the Borough
may lawfully undertake as general improvements, and no part of the
costs thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property
specially benefited thereby.
(b) The average period of usefulness, computed on the basis of
the respective amounts of obligations authorized for each purpose and
the reasonable life thereof within the limitations of the Local Bond
Law, is 14.30 years.
(c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond
Law has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a
complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of
the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the
Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such
statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough as defined in the
Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and
notes provided in this bond ordinance by $598,000, and the obligations
authorized herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by
that Law.
(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $265,000 for items of
expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in
the estimated costs indicated herein for the purposes or improvements.
Section 7. The Borough hereby declares the intent of the
Borough to issue the bonds or bond anticipation notes in the amount
authorized in Section 2 of this bond ordinance and to use proceeds to
pay or reimburse expenditures for the costs of the purposes described
in Section 3 of this bond ordinance. This Section 7 is a declaration
of intent within the meaning and for purposes of Treasury Regulations
§1.150-2 or any successor provisions of federal income tax law.
Section 8. Any grant moneys received for the purposes
described in Section 3 hereof shall be applied either to direct
payment of the cost of the improvements or to payment of the
obligations issued pursuant to this ordinance. The amount of
obligations authorized but not issued hereunder shall be reduced to
the extent that such funds are so used.
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Section 9. The chief financial officer of the Borough is
hereby authorized to prepare and to update from time to time as
necessary a financial disclosure document to be distributed in
connection with the sale of obligations of the Borough and to execute
such disclosure document on behalf of the Borough. The chief
financial officer is further authorized to enter into the appropriate
undertaking to provide secondary market disclosure on behalf of the
Borough pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “Rule”) for the benefit of holders and beneficial
owners of obligations of the Borough and to amend such undertaking
from time to time in connection with any change in law, or
interpretation thereof, provided such undertaking is and continues to
be, in the opinion of a nationally recognized bond counsel, consistent
with the requirements of the Rule. In the event that the Borough
fails to comply with its undertaking, the Borough shall not be liable
for any monetary damages, and the remedy shall be limited to specific
performance of the undertaking.
Section 10. The full faith and credit of the Borough are
hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the
interest on the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. The
obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and
the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the
taxable real property within the Borough for the payment of the
obligations and the interest thereon without limitation of rate or
amount.
Section 11. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days
after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided
by the Local Bond Law.
Motion to introduce Ordinance moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr.
Walling
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan,
Walling, Kovacs
Nays:
Absent:
Abstain:
Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as introduced,
in the Asbury Park Press for a Hearing to be held on June 23, 2009
moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan,
Walling, Kovacs
Nays:
Absent:
Abstain:
2. Ordinance – Pay-to-Play to include the Keyport Cultural
Celebration Committee (pulled from agenda)
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. Letter from Tabitha Bradley regarding upcoming season of Keyport
Ghost Tours
Motion to refer to Administration moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms.
Sefcik with ayes by all present.
2. Memo from Keyport High School’s Principal, Dr. Miguel Hernandez
regarding Senior Farewell Night
Motion to receive and file moved by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Hill with
ayes by all present.
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3. Letter from Keyport Central School regarding an award to be given
to a 7th grade Central School graduate
Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Hill with ayes
by all present.
4. Application for membership in the Keyport Fire Department/Fire
Patrol from Timothy Pfleger (contingent upon State approval) and
letter advising Council that Fire Patrol has accepted the
resignation of Jay Gordon
Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik with
ayes by all present.
5. Request from Keyport Fire Department for a Social Affair Permit for
the Firemen’s Fair of July 27th through August 1st, 2009
Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling with
ayes by all present.
6. Letter from Joe Vecchio, St. Joseph Fair Chairman, requesting an
additional Firework date for Sunday, May 31, 2009 to honor their
129 year school history
Motion to refer to Fire and Police moved by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr.
Sheridan with ayes by all present.
REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS
1. Borough Clerk’s Monthly Report for April 2009
2. Tax\Water\Sewer Collector’s Report for April 2009
3. Monthly Report for Building Department for April 2009
4. Property Maintenance Report for April 2009
5. Minutes of the Keyport Recreation Commission Meeting of April 2,
2009
6. CDC/NPP Office – April 2009
7. Municipal Court’s Monthly Cashbook Report for April 2009
On file in Borough Clerk’s office for review.
Motion to approve all reports as read, moved by Mr. Kovacs, second by
Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilwoman Bolte: Police: Ms. Bolte reported on the following:
- Hybrid car in service – on rotation no light bar yet
- Would like update from Chief on Streetscape
- Is there a volunteer at waterfront park
- May 23rd 2PM Memorial Day Parade
- May 30th Garden Club Plant Sale 8 AM to 2 PM
- June 6th – Community Garden Open House 10 AM
Councilwoman Sefcik: Buildings, Grounds and Library: Ms. Sefcik read
the Library report. Library will participate in town wide yard sale.
Adding additional three hours a week for the summer.
Councilman Hill: Health and Recreation: Mr. Hill had no report
Councilman Sheridan: Fire, First Aid & Emergency Services: Mr.
Sheridan read the First Aid and Fired Department call report. Support
super 50/50.
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Councilman Walling: Finance, Grants and Redevelopment: Mr. Walling
asked about Finance Committee decision – Mayor thinks Committee can
decide who chair should be.
Councilman Kovacs: Public Works/Recycling/Property Maintenance: Mr.
Kovacs reported on the following:
- Hydrant flushing
- Leaf and branch pick up
- Draft of Bin Ordinance
Ms. Sefcik mentioned that Green Team Grant went on compiling email
list.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Ms. Wright reported on the following:
- Elizabeth Street water tank inspected
- Electric problem fixed at water plan
- Central Jersey Council of Governments – being formed for the
purpose of entering into shared services and exploring
interlocals. Looking at animal control and archiving. Would
like the Borough to join now for a cost of $300.00. Thirty-
five of fifty-two towns joined.
Mr. Sheridan asked about the cement on the Promenade issue on Bulk
head and then Cedar Street. Mr. Sheridan asked about having approved
open session minutes on the website.
Moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte with ayes by all present.
Administrator Wright mentioned unpaid internship and getting on
Georgian Court list to have an intern.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mr. Winston reported that he is working on BID Ordinance to exclude
marinas – will get on agenda as soon as possible.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Sheridan thanked Bayshore Watershed Council for clean up of
Luppatatong Creek – 25 volunteers including Councilwoman Sefcik.
NEW BUSINESS
None
RESOLUTIONS
Ms. Sefcik made the motion to pull resolution No. 2
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan
Nays: Councilmembers Walling, Kovacs
Absent:
Abstain:
2. Approving Bid Budget and Levy for 2009
Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, seconded by Mr. Kovacs
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Walling, Kovacs, Sheridan
Nays: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Mayor
Absent:
Abstain:
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3. Resolution #137-09 Authorizing the Hiring of Temporary Part Time
Summer Laborers
4. Resolution #138-09 Authorizing Request for Proposals for the Award
of a Contract for Computer Tech Services through a Fair and Open
Process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et. seq.
5. Resolution #139-09 Approving submission of grant application and
execution of a grant agreement with the New Jersey Department of
Transportation for the Beers Street Phase III Improvement Project
6. Resolution #140-09 Approving Temporary Capital Budget
7. Resolution #141-09 Supporting Amendment to Binding Arbitration
Statute
8. Resolution #142-09 Supporting the New Jersey Senate Bill No. S-
1622 and Urging the Passage of Same by the New Jersey Legislature
and Governor Jon D. Corzine
9. Resolution #143-09 Payment of Bills
Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Walling
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan,
Nays: Councilmembers Walling, Kovacs
Absent:
Abstain:
PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION
The meeting was opened to the public for comments or questions at 8:40
P.M.
Paul, 107 Maple Place asked for more details on the Bond Ordinance,
asked about Maple Place Streetscape. Ms. Sefcik responded that
location is over the ramp by the Town & Country for Community
Development Block Grant for streetscape and handicap accessibility.
Paul asked about lowering speed limit on Maple Place.
Mike Lane, 51 First Street asked about the following:
- FEMA flood maps will be adopted in Middletown September 25,
2009. Borough needs to pass ordinances that comply with new
regulations.
- First Street repaving – Mayor stated he can’t get the
company to call back
- White plume being discharged – DEP says a pollen event.
Administrator stated that the DEP believes it to be due to
heavy rain. Baykeeper has been notified – reported to
hazardous discharge DEP
Mr. Lane, regarding liquor license fee discussion – talked about
Tropical 8 being a restaurant. Focus has changed at that
establishment. No longer adhering to the conditions. Mayor explained
that they are coming up for renewal. ABC violations will be
considered at that time. Mike Lane asked about records and what is
allowed on the property. Says there is no centralized record keeping.
Mayor explained official record is the zoning ordinance. Nothing
should be permitted that is not allowed under the zoning.
Sandra Shevlin asked about the trees planted on the streetscape. A
usual specification for a municipal tree is five to six feet limbed
up. One tree is 26 inches and another is 38 inches limbed up. Showed
a purple leaf plumb she planted in her own yard fifteen years ago.
Feels the trees are not appropriate for the streetscape. Any
inspection required for these trees since it is on a county road? Ms.
Shevlin asked who’s running Memorial Day Parade; Carla
There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting
was closed at 9:14 P.M.
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS
Motion to accept, receive and file moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by
Mr. Walling
Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan
Nays: Councilmembers Kovacs, Walling
Abstain:
Absent:
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to ajourn was made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik with
ayes by all present at 9:19 PM.
Agenda
BOROUGH OF KEYPORT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2009 6:30 P.M.
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
70 W. FRONT STREET, KEYPORT, NJ
CALL TO ORDER: PM
SUNSHINE LAW NOTICE Municipal Clerk
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Bolte Sefcik Hill
Sheridan Walling Kovacs
Mayor Robert J. Bergen
Others present: Lorene Wright, Borough Administrator
Borough Attorney: Eric Winston/John Wisniewski
RESOLUTION
1. Closed Session Meeting
Off: 2nd: Roll Call: Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs
CALL TO ORDER: PM
SUNSHINE LAW NOTICE: Municipal Clerk
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Bolte Sefcik Hill
Sheridan Walling Kovacs
Mayor Bergen
Others present: Ms. Wright, Borough Administrator
Borough Attorney: Eric Winston/John Wisniewski
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATIONS
Non-Profit Organization of the Year – The Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry
President’s Award – Cliff Moore, Keyport IHOP
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 20, 2009 - Regular
PUBLIC HEARING/ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
1. Ordinance #1-09 – Amend Liquor License Fees
The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER VI,
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, SECTION 6-3.4 LICENSE FEES OF THE ORDINANCES
OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT
The Clerk reports that the Ordinance was published as introduced in the Asbury Park
Press, issue of May 8, 2009 that the Affidavit of Publication is on file in her office and
that copies were posted on the Bulletin Board and made available to the public.
1a. Motion to Open Public Hearing:
Opened: Closed:
1b. Motion to adopt Ordinance
MM: 2nd: Roll Call: Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs
1c. Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as adopted
MM: 2nd: Roll Call: Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
1. Bond Ordinance - Multi-Purpose including Improvements to Beers Street, Maple Place
Streetscape and Routes 35 & 36 Jughandle
The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title:
1a. Motion to Introduce: 2nd: Roll Call: Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs
1b. Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as introduced, in the Asbury Park
Press for a Hearing to be held on June 23, 2009
Motion: 2nd: Roll Call: Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs
2. Ordinance – Pay-to-Play to include the Keyport Cultural Celebration Committee
The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title:
1a. Motion to Introduce: 2nd: Roll Call: Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs
1b. Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as introduced, in the Asbury Park
Press for a Hearing to be held on June 23, 2009
Motion: 2nd: Roll Call: Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. Letter from Tabitha Bradley regarding upcoming season of Keyport Ghost Tours
Motion: 2nd: Ayes: Nays:
2. Memo from Keyport High School’s Principal, Dr. Miguel Hernandez regarding Senior
Farewell Night
Motion: 2nd: Ayes: Nays:
3. Letter from Keyport Central School regarding an award to be given to a 7th grade
Central School graduate
Motion: 2nd: Ayes: Nays:
4. Application for membership in the Keyport Fire Department/Fire Patrol from Timothy Pfleger
(contingent upon State approval) and letter advising Council that Fire Patrol has accepted
the resignation of Jay Gordon
Motion: 2nd: Ayes: Nays:
5. Request from Keyport Fire Department for a Social Affair Permit for the Firemen’s Fair
of July 27th through August 1st, 2009
Motion: 2nd: Ayes: Nays:
6. Letter from Joe Vecchio, St. Joseph Fair Chairman, requesting an additional Firework date
for Sunday, May 31, 2009 to honor their 129 year school history
Motion: 2nd: Ayes: Nays:
REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS
1. Borough Clerk’s Monthly Report for April 2009
2. Tax\Water\Sewer Collector’s Report for April 2009
3. Monthly Report for Building Department for April 2009
4. Property Maintenance Report for April 2009
5. Minutes of the Keyport Recreation Commission Meeting of April 2, 2009
6. CDC/NPP Office – April 2009
7. Municipal Court’s Monthly Cashbook Report for April 2009
Motion: 2nd: Roll Call: Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilwoman Bolte: Police:
Councilwoman Sefcik: Buildings, Grounds and Library
Councilman Hill: Health and Recreation:
Councilman Sheridan: Fire, First Aid & Emergency Services:
Councilman Walling: Finance, Grants and Redevelopment
Councilman Kovacs: Public Works/Recycling/Property Maintenance:
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
2. Approving Bid Budget and Levy for 2009
3. Authorizing the Hiring of Temporary Part Time Summer Laborers
4. Authorizing Request for Proposals for the Award of a Contract for Computer Tech Services
through a Fair and Open Process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et. seq.
5. Authorizing Mayor to Execute USDA Funding Authorization
6. Authorizing Emergency Repairs to the Electric Service at the Perry Street Water
Treatment Plant
7. Supporting Amendment to Binding Arbitration Statute
8. Supporting the New Jersey Senate Bill No. S-1622 and Urging the Passage of Same
by the New Jersey Legislature and Governor Jon D. Corzine
9. Payment of Bills
MM: 2nd: Roll Call: Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs
PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION
The Meeting is opened to the public for comments or questions.
Opened: Closed:
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS
Motion on the Consent Agenda
MM: 2nd: Roll Call: Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn moved by: 2nd:
Time of Adjournment: PM
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