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Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete October 13, 2009 Keyport, New Jersey Minutes of the Work 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. Councilman Sheridan called the meeting to order at 6:36 P.M. Clerk Valerie Heilweil read the Sunshine Law Notice. ROLL CALL On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Kovacs, Walling, Mayor Bergen (arrived 6:37pm). Others present: Borough Administrator Ms. Wright, Borough Attorney, Eric Winston. Absent: Councilwoman Bolte RESOLUTION 217-09 1. Resolution #217-09 Closed Session Meeting Contract Negotiation, 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: ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE • DTV Pizza, t/a Lucky 27 CONTRACTS • Beau Development 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 Attorney-Client 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. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Bolte Abstain: Council went into closed session at 6:38 PM and this meeting was reconvened at 6:59 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Mayor Bergen and Councilman Sheridan presented to Anthony Vecchio – Fire Inspector of the Year PROCLAMATION Red Ribbon Week Barbara Hilliard spoke about Red Ribbon week  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete October 13, 2009, page 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 22, 2009 – Special (Skate Park) Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Hill Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sefcik, Hill, Kovacs Sheridan, Walling Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Bolte Abstain: COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Second Baptist Church inviting all to join them in celebrating their pastor’s fifth anniversary and asking the Borough to submit an ad in their Journal Motion to take a full page moved by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. 2. Request to Waive Borough Fees for Raffle Licenses issued to KCCC for Country Jamboree Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Kovacs mentioned that the Police Department has received a car donated from Manalapan to use as the dog car. The Chief will be received a letter from Manalapan. Mr. Sheridan stated that the Ambulance is due in November. Administrator Wright said it is expected to be on the November 10th Agenda. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Ms. Wright reported on the following: • Insurance renewals for property and casualty have been sent out for proposals. • Country Jamboree was a huge success • Salt Shed – spoke about working a deal with Matawan to store salt. Matawan is willing to pay up to $2,500 plus some street sweeping on that side of the town. • Election Day change in Union Contract. Thinks we need a resolution in order to take action to change. • Tax Sale date is October 27th Mr. Kovacs spoke of the water that we are receiving. Says it has a bad smell and taste. Mr. Kovacs would like a quality report on it. Mr. Sheridan asked for a Waterfront Park update. Ms. Wright stated that the first week in November is the estimated completion date. The sod is to be laid next week, then curb and paving. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Sheridan thanked Carla Cefalo and Councilwoman Bolte for the Country Jamboree. First Aid Cadets are having a Comedy Night on Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 PM in the First Aid Squad. Beach Clean Up is Saturday, October 24th at Cedar Street Park. RESOLUTIONS 2. Resolution No. 218-09 Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement with the County for Maple Place Streetscape 3. Resolution No. 219-09 Requesting Approval of Items of Revenue and Appropriation – NJSA 40A:4-87 4. Resolution No. 220- 09 Setting the Last Date to Pay Fourth Quarter 2009 Taxes Before Interest Will Accrue  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete October 13, 2009, page 3 5. Resolution 221-09 Authorizing Payment Plan – Beck 6. Resolution 222-09 Authorizing Payment Plan – McDonald 7. Resolution 223-09 Authorizing Payment Plan – Straub 8. RESOLUTION TABLED - Accepting the Proposal of and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Contract with CME Associates to Provide Engineering and Planning Services for Maple Place Streetscape Bid, Construction And Administration Proposal 9. Resolution 224-09 Authorizing Advertisment for Bid for Maple Place Streetscape Improvements (CDBG Grant) 10. RESOLUTION TABLED - Accepting the Proposal of and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Contract with CME Associates to Provide Engineering and Planning Services for Beers Street, Phase II, Bid, Construction and Administration Proposal 11. Resolution No. 225-09 Authorizing Advertisment for Bid for Beers Street, Phase II, Road Improvements (NJDOT Grant & USDA Grant) 12. Resolution 225-09Authorizing Advertisment for Bid Rt. 35 & 36 Jughandle Improvements (NJDOT Grant & USDA Grant)- Walling Terrace, Pershing Place & Monmouth 13. Resolution 227-09 Payment of Bills Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Hill Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Bolte Abstain: PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION The meeting was opened to the public for comments or questions at 7:25 P.M. Sam Minor asked about Maple Place. Mr Minor asked why sidewalks are not being installed on First Street. Mayor said Maple Place is a different program. Mike Lane, 51 First Street stated his sidewalk cost $1,700. Spoke about crosswalk on Broad Street. Mayor stated that the County won’t put a mid-block crosswalk. Mr. Lane asked who makes the decision as to who does each project. Mayor replied that everyone on the list gets to do it if they draw up the Grant application. Mr. Lane asked how we get a good price on the engineering work; Mayor explained that negotiations take place with the Administrator and him. Mr. Lane asked about DTV negotiations of penalty; Mayor explained. Mr. Lane also asked about Beau Development Payment in Lieu of Taxes. Mayor explained this would give a firm start date and make the units more marketable. Mike Walling mentioned that Eagle Hose is also involved in the fund raiser. Mr. Walling asked about the dry hydrant on the promenade at American Legion Drive to siphon water from the bay. Mayor will find out why it was closed. Mr Walling also mentioned that the hydrant by the old sewer plan is now buried. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed at 7:46 P.M.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete October 13, 2009, page 4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS Motion on the Consent Agenda Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Hill Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Bolte Abstain: ADJOURNMENT Motion to ajourn was made at 7:46 PM by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling with ayes by all present.