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Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete October 27, 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. Councilman Sheridan called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M. Clerk Valerie Heilweil read the Sunshine Law Notice. ROLL CALL On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Kovacs, Walling. Others present: Borough Administrator Ms. Wright, Borough Attorney, Eric Winston. Absent Mayor Bergen RESOLUTION 228-09 1. Resolution # 228-09 Closed Session Meeting Personnel 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 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 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 Ms. Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Abstain: Council went into closed session at 6:33PM and this meeting was reconvened at 7:14 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE PROCLAMATION Councilman Sheridan read the Proclamation National Breast Cancer Awareness Month APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 19, 2009 – Closed Session Offered for adoption by Ms. Sefcik, seconded by Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Kovacs Sheridan, Walling Nays: Absent: Abstain:  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete October 27, 2009, page 2 September 29, 2009 – Regular Meeting Offered for adoption by Ms. Sefcik, seconded by Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Kovacs Sheridan, Nays: Absent: Abstain: Councilman Walling COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from NJDOT notifying the Borough that Governor Corzine has selected Keyport to receive funding from the NJDOT Fiscal Year 2010 Municipal Aid Program for Beers Street, Phase II, in the amount of $225,000 Motion to receive and file was made by Mr. Walling, second by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present. 2. Notice from NJ State League of Municipalities regarding 12th Annual Elected Officials Hall of Fame Motion to receive and file was made by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Kovacs with ayes by all present. 3. Communication from Mike Van Jura, 122 Division Street, requesting either a repaving or repair of Division Street between Elizabeth and Maple Motion to forward to DPW and Administration was made by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Hill with ayes by all present. Asked for a report from DPW. REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS 1. Borough Clerk’s Monthly Report for September 2009 2. Tax\Water\Sewer Collector’s Report for September 2009 3. Monthly Report for Building Department for September 2009 4. Property Maintenance Report for September 2009 5. Minutes of the Keyport Recreation Commission Meeting of September 3, 2009 6. Board of Health Treasurer’s Report for September 2009 and minutes of the September 8, 2009 meeting 7. Municipal Court’s Monthly Cashbook Report for September 2009 On file in Borough Clerk’s office for review. Motion to receive and file all reports as read, moved by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Walling with ayes by all present. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilwoman Bolte: Police: Councilwoman Bolte thanked the Chief for his years of service. Chief will be retiring October 31st but, officially, in March. We accept his retirement with regret. Councilwoman Sefcik: Buildings, Grounds and Library : Councilwoman Sefcik thanked the Environmental Commission for a successful clean up in conjunction with Clean Ocean Action. Green Team had their first meeting last week. The team addressed sustainability, both long and short term. The team also spoke about composting and rain barrel. Councilman Hill: Health and Recreation: No report Councilman Sheridan: Fire, First Aid & Emergency Services: Mr. Sheridan read the First Aid report. The ambulance is almost ready. Councilman Walling: Finance, Grants and Redevelopment: No report  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete October 27, 2009, page 3 Councilman Kovacs: Public Works/Recycling/Property Maintenance: Mr. Kovacs reported that the hydrants have been flushed. Mr. Kovacs stated that he can taste the difference in the water. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Administrator Wright reported on the following: • Fire Department’s turn out gear • Open Space Grant application amount for the Skate Park reduced from $59,000 to $52,000 • Recycling Ordinance – needs to be ready for November 10th meeting • Recycling Coordinator has dropped off new pamphlets • Beginning the second week in November there will be a spending freeze • Will be sending out budget reports • Next meeting – Resolution on Fire Department maintenance • Waterfront – sod is down. Underground utility work at the end of the park • There is a question on whether or not there should be a stop sign at the alley way because the traffic pattern has changed. Mr. Kovacs stated that is private property. Administrator stated that the Borough has a right of way easement; does not want it to be an attractive nuisance. Mr. Kovacs asked for an update on the salt dome. Administrator gave update. Administrator spoke about an Interlocal with Matawan with exchange for street sweeping. Borough will be getting a new server the first week in December. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Walling asked if attorney is charging the Borough for the tax appeals or is the reval company paying. Mr. Walling feels people would not be appealing had the reval been properly done. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None RESOLUTIONS 2. Resolution No. 229-09 Establishing a Halloween Curfew for Minors on October 30, 2009 and October 31, 2009 3. Resolution No. 230-09 Authorizing Emergency Repairs to Water Service at 132 Broadway 4. Resolution No. 231-09Appointing and Setting Salary for Fire Department Mechanic 5. Resolution No. 232-09 Requesting Approval of Items of Revenue and Appropriation – NJSA 40A:4-87 – Bayshore DWI Saturated Patrols Grant 6. Resolution No. 233-09 Requesting Approval of Items of Revenue and Appropriation – NJSA 40A:4-87 – Clean Communities Program 7. Resolution No. 234-09 Requesting Approval of Items of Revenue and Appropriation – NJSA 40A:4-87– NJ L&PS Click It or Ticket 8. Resolution No. 235-09 Requesting Approval of Items of Revenue and Appropriation – NJSA 40A:4-87 – Over the Limit Under Arrest 9. Resolution No. 236-09 Payment of Bills 10. Resolution No. 237-09 Authorizing acceptance of Chief’s retirement package 11. Resolution No. 238-09 Fire Department Turn out Gear $19.00 12. Resolution No. 239-09 Authorizing Borough Administrator to Amend the Open Space Grant Application  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete October 27, 2009, page 4 PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION The meeting was opened to the public for comments or questions at 7:41 P.M. Kishore, 22 First Street asked about the Open Space Tax and how it is being used. Administrator replied that a referendum was passed by the Borough in 2002. Based on 2 ½ cents per hundred on assessed valued to be used for recreation and Open Space. The Open Space question will be on next years’ ballot to change the rate. Mike Lane – a number of property owners did get an adjustment in the valuation. When does that take effect? Attorney replied that any reduction will be given as a credit in the first quarter. Matt Salvatore, PBA, asked about the status of Patrolman Nagy. Administrator Wright stated that action has lapsed. No plans of laying him off. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed at 7:47 P.M. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS Motion on the Consent Agenda made by Mr. Walling, second by Ms. Bolte. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Hill, Kovacs, Sheridan, Walling Nays: Abstain: Absent: 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 and carried with ayes by all present at 7:47 P.M.