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Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 24, 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 6:34 P.M. Clerk Valerie Heilweil read the Sunshine Law Notice. ROLL CALL On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Bolte (arrived 6:39pm), Hill, Sheridan, Kovacs, Walling. Others present: Mayor Bergen, Borough Administrator Ms. Wright, Borough Attorney, Eric Winston. Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik RESOLUTION 251-09 1. Resolution # 251-09 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: CONTRACT NEGOTIATION • Registrar Potential Interlocal, Keyport – Union Beach PERSONNEL • Discipline 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. Hill Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: Council went into closed session at 6:36PM and this meeting was reconvened at 7:02 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE PUBLIC HEARINGS/ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance #11-09 - Amendment to Borough’s Recycling Ordinance The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT ORDINANCE 16-6 et. seq. PERTAINING COLLECTION OF RECYCLING MATERIAL WHEREAS, the County of Monmouth has revised and updated its solid waste management plan to integrate the “Electronic Waste Management Act” N.J.S.A. 13:19-99.94 et. seq.; and  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 24, 2009, page 2 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport have reviewed and analyzed the latest revisions to the Monmouth County Sold Waste Management Plan and seek to incorporate the changes into the Borough’s ordinances; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, the power to adopt public ordinances for public health, safety and welfare of the Borough is conterminous with the power of the legislature. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport that: The Code of the Borough of Keyport, Ordinance 16-6.1 entitled Mandatory Separation of Recyclable Materials for Collection and Recycling, is hereby amended as follows: (i) On or after January 1, 2010, pursuant to the “New Jersey Electronic Management Act” N.J.S.A. 13:19-99.94 et. seq. no computers, monitors, televisions, telephone or related electronic hardware may disposed as solid waste. (j) No liquids of any type may be placed with recyclables or solid waste for disposal. No liquids, which include but are not limited to chemicals, paints, pesticides, herbicides, reactive polishes or cleansers, cleaning or automotive products may be placed with recyclables or solid waste disposal (“hazardous waste exclusion”). (k) Any fair, convention or other special event, whether held indoors or outdoors and sponsored by public or private agencies, is required to provide appropriate labeled containers for all solid waste and/or recyclables reasonable expected to be generated and discarded by vendors, participants or other visitors to that even, and arrange for its proper disposition. (l) Any business or institution is required to inform its employees and/or cleaning service which is responsible for the collection and disposition of solid waste and recyclables generated at the business or institution of the proper method of disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials. (m) The private company or public agency providing dumpsters, rolloff or any other containers to business, institutions, demolition job sites for pickup by the collector-hauler shall be responsible for clearly marking such containers as “trash” or for specific “recyclables, as may appropriate. (n) Business manufacturing or selling products made of or packaged in any item mandated for recycling must provide labeled and accessible containers for recycling employees and customers and arrange for its proper disposition. (o) All public and/or non-profit or other institutions are required to provide labeled and accessible recycling containers for all employees, students and visitors in all buildings and facilities, and arrange for its proper disposition. (p) Designated recyclables placed at curbside for collection are to be placed in a rigid container with a secure lid, not to exceed thirty-two (32) gallons. Recyclables shall not be placed in plastic bags. 16-6.2 Definitions Batteries: shall mean automotive and household “wet” and “dry” button cell batteries.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 24, 2009, page 3 16-6.8 Violations and Penalties Any person, firm or corporation who violates or neglects to comply with any provision of this section or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof, by the General Penalty established in Section 1-5 of this Code, except that the maximum fine or penalty for the failure to comply with Section 16-6.1 paragraphs a and b thru p, or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall not exceed fifty ($50.00) dollars. As an alternate penalty, a convicted person may be ordered to perform community service in the recycling program, for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. 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 at 7:04 PM moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte with ayes by all present. Mike Lane - asked how Beach Park and Promenade will handle these recycling materials. Mayor stated that there will be bins for Recycling. Mr. Lane said that curbside containers must have their tops closed; how will that be enforced? Administrator Wright stated that the enforcer can give stickers or tickets. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed at 7:06 PM. Motion was made by Councilman Sheridan at 7:06PM and carried by Councilwoman Bolte to close this public hearing. Motion to Adopt Ordinance moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as adopted, in the Asbury Park Press by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Hill Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: 2. Ordinance #12-09 - Escrow Fund for Amendments to Redevelopment Plan The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: ORDINANCE FOR THE CREATION OF AN ESCROW FUND PERTAINING TO CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR AN AREA DESIGNATED AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the governing body of the Borough of Keyport is the redevelopment entity designated to proceed with the redevelopment of an area designated as an area in need of redevelopment in accordance with the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (“Redevelopment Law”);  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 24, 2009, page 4 WHEREAS, as the redevelopment entity, the governing body has, upon the adoption of a redevelopment plan, certain powers and authority under the Redevelopment Law, including, but not limited to the power to prepare or arrange by contract for the provision of professional services and the preparation of plans by registered architects, licensed professional engineers or planners, or other consultants for carrying out redevelopment projects; WHEREAS, under the Redevelopment Law, the governing body, upon the adoption of a redevelopment plan, is further empowered to enter upon any building or property in any redevelopment area in order to conduct investigations or make surveys, soundings or test borings; WHEREAS, under the Redevelopment Law, the governing body, upon the adoption of a redevelopment plan, is further empowered to do all things necessary or convenient to carry out its powers; WHEREAS, under the Redevelopment Law, the governing body is further authorized to direct the Planning Board to prepare an amendment or revision to a redevelopment plan for a designated redevelopment area; WHEREAS, there may be instances where the governing body requires financial assistance to investigate the grounds for a possible amendment to or revision of a redevelopment plan by hiring professional planners and other consultants to conducting further investigations and tests upon (and by entering) a designated redevelopment area, and for other related professional services; and WHEREAS, the governing body desires to establish a procedure by which a party requesting an amendment to or revision of a redevelopment plan can provide sufficient funds to be placed in escrow to cover the costs associated with the investigation and preparation thereof, the funds for which are otherwise unavailable to the governing body. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport as follows: 1. Whenever it shall be necessary or convenient to carry out its powers under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (“the Redevelopment Law”), the governing body shall be empowered to establish an escrow account to fund investigations into and the preparation of possible amendments to and revisions of a redevelopment plan that has been previously adopted under the Redevelopment Law, in accordance with the terms and conditions herein. 2. Such an escrow account may only be funded by the following persons or entities seeking an amendment or revision of the subject redevelopment plan: (1) the owner(s) of a majority of the land mass included in the designated redevelopment area; or (2) a contract-purchaser(s) of a majority of the land mass included in the designated redevelopment area, provided each contract-seller grants written consent for same (each a “Depositor”). 3. The amount deposited into the escrow account shall be as agreed upon by the governing body and the Depositor, and may be replenished as needed or as otherwise specified by the parties. 4. Whenever an amount of money in excess of $ 5,000.00 shall be deposited into an escrow account by a Depositor, the money, until released or applied to the purposes for which it is deposited, including the Depositor’s portion of the interest earned thereon, except as otherwise provided in this section, shall continue to be the property of the Depositor and shall be held in trust by the governing body. 5. The governing body shall deposit it in a banking institution or savings and loan association in this State insured by an agency of the federal government, or in any other fund or depository approved for such deposits by the State, in an account bearing interest at the minimum rate currently paid by the institution or depository on time or savings deposits. The governing body shall notify the applicant in writing of the name and address of the institution or depository in which the deposit is made and the amount of the deposit.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 24, 2009, page 5 6. The governing body shall not be required to refund an amount of interest paid on a deposit which does not exceed $ 100.00 for the year. If the amount of interest exceeds $ 100.00, that entire amount shall belong to the Depositor and shall be refunded to the Depositor by the governing body annually or at the time the deposit is repaid or applied to the purposes for which it was deposited, as the case may be; except that the governing body may retain for administrative expenses a sum equivalent to no more than ten percent (10%) of that entire amount, which shall be in lieu of all other administrative and custodial expenses. 7. Prior to the acceptance of any deposit monies, the governing body shall enter into a written agreement with the Depositor that, without limitation, identifies the designated redevelopment area, and contains representations that (1) the money is to be held and expended in accordance with this Ordinance, (2) the acceptance of any deposit money does not ensure or suggest that the governing body will ultimately prepare or adopt an amendment or revision to the subject redevelopment plan, and (3) except in instances where the Depositor has already been designated as the redeveloper for the designated redevelopment area in accordance with the Redevelopment Law, the acceptance of any deposit money does not ensure or suggest that the Depositor or any party of Depositor’s choosing shall be designated as the redeveloper of the designated redevelopment area. In no event shall the governing body enter into such an agreement or accept such monies prior to the designation of the subject area as an area in need or redevelopment and the adoption of a redevelopment, both in accordance with the Redevelopment Law. 8. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall not affect the other provisions of this Ordinance, except so far as the provision so declared invalid shall be inseparable from the remainder of any portion thereof. 9. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and publication according to law. Motion to Open Public Hearing at 7:07 PM moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Hill with ayes by all present. Mike Lane asked who is funded by this escrow fund. Feels funding Borough Engineers would be a conflict of interest. Mayor – Doesn’t know. Planning Board will talk about the process. Engineers become consultants for the Board under the Municipal Land Law. Mike Lane calls for an exclusion for Engineers. Feels they then become partners with the applicant. Same person creates and judges the plan before the Planning Board. Mr. Lane concurs that it should fund engineers review of the plan but not the drafting of the plan. Mayor amended the Ordinance to read: “to the extent practical with the intent that under this Ordinance that the Planning Board Engineer, not in the first instance, be the professional to draft any proposed amendment to the redevelopment plan.” Amend should not be used for the Planning Board Attorney. Public Hearing closed at 7:16PM and reopened for public hearing on amended ordinance. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed at 7:16 PM to amend the ordinance then will open again. Motion to Re-open Public Hearing at 7:21PM moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Hill with ayes by all present. Motion to Re-open Public on Amended Motion at 7:17PM Bob Burlew, 64 Chandler Ave – Concurs with Mr. Lane that we do not need another Engineer. Mayor stated that Mike Lane said it shouldn’t be one of the existing Engineers Bob Burlew stated that he wants no more attorneys and no more engineers.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 24, 2009, page 6 There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed at 7:21 PM Motion to Adopt Ordinance moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as adopted, in the Asbury Park Press by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance # 13-09 – Increase in Zoning Ordinance Fees The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT ORDINANCES REGARDING THE COLLECTION OF ZONING FEES WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport that it is necessary to amend the fees of various zoning fees; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough has determined that the current fees should be increased, where noted; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, the power to adopt public ordinances for public health, safety and welfare of the Borough is conterminous with the power of the legislature. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport that: The Code of the Borough of Keyport, the following sections are hereby amended and/or created. 25:1-15.16 FENCES AND WALLS (g) The fee for a zoning permit to install or reconstruct a fence or wall shall be twenty five ($25.00) fifty ($50.00) dollars for a residential permit, seventy five ($75.00) dollars for a commercial permits, and one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollars for an industrial permit, in accordance with the Building Subcode Fees set forth in Chapter XII, Building and Housing, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Keyport, subsection 12-1.6 25:1-27 TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINER/PORTABLE ON DEMAND STORAGE Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings indicated: TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINER  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 24, 2009, page 7 (1) Outdoor containers commonly referred to as "pods" and/or similar containers used for the temporary storage of home furnishings and/or personal items on a temporary basis during a time of home repair, construction, renovation or relocation. (2) Permit procedure. Prior to the delivery or use of any temporary storage container on residential property, an application must be made to the Borough of Keyport for a permit allowing for the delivery and use of such temporary storage container. Permits issued shall allow for the use of such temporary storage container for a period of ninety (90) days. Permit placard must be displayed on unit facing street view. (3) Fees. There shall be a permit application fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars. An extension may be granted for an additional ninety (90) days for a fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars. (4) Enforcement. This subsection may be enforced by the Borough of Keyport or Keyport Police Department, Zoning Officer, Construction Code Official or such other employee. (5) Violations and penalties. Any person, corporation and/or entity violating or neglecting to comply with any provision of this subsection shall be subject to a fine of up to two thousand ($2,000) dollars. Each and every day such violation or noncompliance exists shall constitute a separate offense and an additional fine shall be imposed. 25:1-28 DUMPSTERS AND OTHE CONATINERS (1) Any person who wishes to park, stop or permit a roll-off container, dumpster, or other container on any public street or sidewalk, or on any private property, must first obtain a permit therefore from the Zoning Office. The fee for said permit for each container shall be a non refundable fee of thirty ($30.00) dollars for the first ninety (90) days. The roll-off container, dumpster or other container must be removed from site at the end of this period, unless otherwise approved by the Zoning Office, in its sole discretion, and the payment of a new permit fee. (2) Any person who wishes to park, stop or permit a roll-off container to remain on a public street must first notify the appropriate police officer in the Keyport Police Department. Such notification must take place at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the location of the roll-off container, dumpster or other container to enable the Police Department to inspect the location and to make sure of the location and installation of flashing devices on that particular container. (3) No person shall park, leave or station a roll-off container or other container on any public street or part thereof between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. without installing a working flashing signal to the roll- off container. Said flashing signal shall be visible to the public and any vehicles traveling in either direction on the public roadways. (4) Violations and penalties. Any person, corporation and/or entity violating or neglecting to comply with any provision of this subsection shall be subject to a fine of up to two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars. Each and every day such violation or noncompliance exists shall constitute a separate offense and an additional fine shall be imposed. 25:1-29 ZONING FEES Fees for zoning permits shall be determined as follows: (1) Every application for a zoning permit shall be accompanied by a payment made payable to the Borough of Keyport in accordance with the following schedules.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 24, 2009, page 8 (2) For each zoning application (includes variance, conditional use, appeal from decision of Administrative Officer or Construction official or interpretation of a zoning map or ordinance) to the Zoning Officer not accompanied by a subdivision or site plan application, the fee shall be twenty five ($25.00) dollars. (3) A zoning permit fee of forty ($40.00) dollars per one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars of contribution costs shall be charged for the construction or alteration of driveways, patios, aprons, curbs, walkways, sidewalks, asphalt and concrete slabs. (4) A zoning permit fee of five ($5.00) dollars per one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars of contribution costs shall be charged for the construction or alteration of decks, additions, accessory structures and pools. (5) The fee for a zoning permit to install or reconstruct a shed shall be fifty ($50.00) dollars. 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 introduce Ordinance moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Hill, Sheridan, Walling Nays: Councilman Kovacs Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as introduced, in the Asbury Park Press for a Hearing to be held on December 15, 2009 moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Hill Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Application for a Raffle License from Eagle Hose for an Off-Premise 50/50 Cash Raffle to be held on July 31, 2010 Motion to approve moved by 2. Application for Raffle License from Kiwanis Club for an Off-Premise 50/50 Cash Raffle to be held on July 6, 2010 Motion to approve moved by 3. Request for Ad Donation from the Keyport Fire Department Motion to approve moved by  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 24, 2009, page 9 REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS 1. Borough Clerk’s Monthly Report for October 2009 2. Tax\Water\Sewer Collector’s Report for October 2009 and Tax Sale Report of the Annual Tax Sale held October 27, 2009 3. Monthly Report for Building Department for October 2009 4. Property Maintenance Report for October 2009 5. Minutes of the Keyport Recreation Commission Meeting of October 5, 2009 6. Board of Health Treasurer’s Report for October 2009 and minutes of the October 13, 2009 meeting 7. Municipal Court’s Monthly Cashbook Report for October 2009 On file in Borough Clerk’s office for review. Motion to receive and file all reports as read, moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Kovacs with ayes by all present. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilwoman Bolte: Police: Ms. Bolte passed out paperwork for Resolution #6 from Lt. Casaletto regarding K-9 vehicle. This vehicle has emergency lighting. Ms. Bolte recommends accepting vehicle in the resolution this evening. Ms. Bolte stated that the much needed ambulance is on the road. Mentioned that the Food Pantry is sponsoring children for Christmas this year there is a shortage of sponsorships. Encourages everyone to sponsor a child. Councilwoman Sefcik: Buildings, Grounds and Library: Absent Councilman Hill: Health and Recreation: Mr. Hill reported that KYAL is requiring a rider for insurance from the Recreation Commission. Administrator will be authorized to send a letter. Councilman Sheridan: Fire, First Aid & Emergency Services: Mr. Sheridan gave thanks for the new ambulance. Matt Salvatore was put in as an Emergency Responder Award at the League. Although he did not win- would like to the Council to recognize him. There will Fire Department training at Middlesex Fire Academy. Grease fire answered by Fire Department. Someone put pan in water and caused a fireball. Councilman Walling: Finance, Grants and Redevelopment: Councilman Walling asked to be left on the Finance Committee this year – will accept the appointment. Mr. Walling mentioned that the Keyport First Aid Squad was recognized this year too; would like Council to recognize them as well. Councilman Kovacs: Public Works/Recycling/Property Maintenance: Mr. Kovacs read the property maintenance report; public works has received their equipment needed for the County Roads. Mayor wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Recount of the election resulted in a tie, election again. Refer to Clerk and Attorney to figure out how it works. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT - Talked about fire hydrant – Chief Olsen talked about putting an 18” extension - Informed First Street line not being painted property – looking into it - Request by Councilmember to place bill list on website – Administrator would like it placed on after approval, not before. As of January 1st. - Waterfront Park paving schedule to be determined. Looking at sometime next week. Concerned about rain. - BDA meeting – Aeromarine access agreement - Waterfront Park opening and memorial stones  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 24, 2009, page 10 Mr. Walling spoke of the photos from the Country Jamboree that had political undertones; still on the website. Administrator says they will be removed. ATTORNEY'S REPORT RESOLUTIONS 2. Resolution No. 252-09 Authorizing Tax Collector to Issue Duplicate Tax Certificates for 00-00018, 01-000017 and 02-0009 3. Resolution No. 253-09 Correcting a Water/Sewer Utility Account 4. Resolution No. 254-09 Authorizing Payment Plan – Leonard 5. Resolution No. 255-09 Authorizing Payment Plan – Adragna 6. Resolution No. 256-09 Authorizing Acceptance of Donated Surplus K-9 Vehicle 7. Resolution No. 257-09 Amending Salary Resolution for Chief of Police 8. Resolution No. 258-09 Authorizing Leave of Absence 9. Authorizing Award of Rt. 35/Rt. 36 Jughandle Project (PENDING)Pulled 10. Resolution No. 259-09 Payment of Bills 11. Resolution No. 260-09 Authorize Registrar to provide services to Union Beach 12, Resolution No. 261-09 Authorize Administrator to send a letter to recognize KYAL as a component of the Keyport Recreation Program Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Hill Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Hill, Sheridan Walling, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION The meeting was opened to the public for comments or questions at 7:43 P.M. Joe Wedick mentioned that Santa will be coming Saturday at 5PM to light the tree. Laurie Graham asked about sponsoring the children on the tree for Christmas; suggests putting it on the website. Resident complimented the rescue workers that came to Beers Street apartments. Bob Burlew – wonders if political sign ordinance needs to be amended due to the special election (Attorney will look into it) Mike Lane – any word on painting First Street/Broad Street crosswalks. Administrator will remind engineer. Mr. Lane is concerned about the site triangle on Green Grove, Atlantic and Church onto First Street. Mr. Lane asked about the salt dome gate. Mayor asked Administrator to get in touch with manufacturer regarding whether the doors will rust. Mr. Lane asked about DTV resolutions. Mr. Walling stated that the issue was to close within 30 days. Mr. Lane – updated additions to the scope of the project not listed on website. Who paid for the walkway from buildings down to waterfront? Is BDA paying for that? Mayor said it was part of the original contract price. Bob McLeod – asked about whether date of special election will be date from certification or vacancy. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed at 7:59 P.M.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 24, 2009, page 11 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS Motion on the Consent Agenda made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Hill. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Hill, Sheridan, Kovacs, Walling Nays: Abstain: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Hill with ayes by all present at 7:59 PM.