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Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010 Keyport, New Jersey Minutes of a Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council, held on the above date in the Central School All Purpose Room, Broad Street, Keyport, N.J. pursuant to being called by the Mayor and Borough Council, notice on file with the Borough Clerk, forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, Independent, the Newark Star Ledger and Two River Times, and posted on the Bulletin Board in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, Ch. 231 Mayor Bergen called the meeting to order at 12:02 P.M. and Borough Clerk read the Sunshine Law Notice. ROLL CALL On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs. Others present: Mr. Wisniewski, Borough Attorney, Mr. Wisniewski, and Borough Administrator Ms. Wright. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS SAID BY THE BOY SCOUTS PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER: Mayor Bergen presented plaque to Councilman Hill. Councilman Hill thanked Mayor Bergen and Councilman Gross as well as the rest of the Council Councilman Gross said a few words. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBER: COUNCILMAN STEPHEN K. GROSS ROLL CALL – 2010 COUNCIL: MAYOR ROBERT J. BERGEN COUNCILMAN STEPHEN K. GROSS COUNCILWOMAN SUSAN SEFCIK COUNCILMAN JOSEPH E. SHERIDAN COUNCILMAN GEORGE J. WALLING, Sr. COUNCILMAN JOHN J. KOVACS INVOCATION Invocation was made by Raymond Kilroy PRESENTATIONS – Recreation Commission Holiday Lighting Awards: Mayor introduced President of Recreation George Strang to announce this year’s winners: First Place: Mr. & Mrs. Mann – 10 Chingarora Second Place: Mr. & Mrs. Cohen - 97 Broadway Third Place: Larry Schachlel & Amanda Reid – 172 Main Street Honorable Mention: Mr. & Mrs. Kelly – 6 Walnut Terrace APPOINTMENTS Mayor Bergen announces the 2010 Fire Department Chiefs and asks that they assemble to take their Oaths of Office, to be administered by the Borough Clerk: FIRST ASSISTANT CHIEF: Raymond Kilroy SECOND ASSISTANT CHIEF: Jo hn McCleaster THIRD ASSISTANT CHIEF: Robert Aumack CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT: James McTernan  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 2 PRESENTATION OF EX-CHIEF’S BADGE: Fire Commissioner Joseph E. Sheridan presented David Olsen the Ex Chief Badge. Chief Olsen thanked everyone. 2010 FIRST AID SQUAD OFFICERS: First Aid Officers were sworn in by the Borough Clerk CAPTAIN: Kenneth Krohe 1ST LIEUTENANT: Mike Nevitt 2ND LIEUTENANT: Dee Keeran RD 3 LIEUTENANT: Ruth Grabowski POLICE PRESENTATIONS Mayor Bergen turned the meeting over to the Police Chief for the Police Presentations. Chief Mitchell said a few words he mentioned that this was his last year and expressed how proud he was of all his Patrolmen and woman. Exceptional Duty: Sergeant Ferm, Patrolman Salvatore, Patrolman Rendina Honorable Service: Sergeant Hafner, Patrolman Ruth Exceptional Duty: Detective Sergeant Cassidy, Detective Hyman Medal of Honor: Detective Hyman Exceptional Duty: Patrolman Ruth Dedication of Canine “Serge”: Patrolman McCartin Drug Buster: Patrolman Rendina Honorable Service: Patrolman Wheeler Volunteer Service: Patrolman Sorber Promotion: Lieutenant Casaletto, Lieutenant Gallo Life Saving Civilian Service: Lieutenant Gallo, Mr. James White Mayor and Councilman Sheridan made presentation for Everyday Hero to: Mr. James White, Lieutenant Anthony Gallo, Patrolman Sorber and Patrolman Gregory Johnson Officer of the Year: Detective Sergeant Cassidy Mayor and Councilman Sheridan gave Certificate of Recognition to: Keyport First Aid and Kenneth Krohe. Patrolman Salvatore for Outstanding First Responder Award, 12:50pm Motion was made and carried to have a short recess. Motion was made to reconvene at 12:54 pm REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor and Council appointed the following: Resolution No. 1-10 ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mayor Bergen announces the election of Joseph Sheridan as Council President for the year 2010. WHEREAS, it is necessary that a member of the Council be elected President of said Council to fulfill the duties of Mayor during his absence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that Joseph Sheridan is a member of said Council, be elected President.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 3 Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, second by Mr. Kovacs Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Councilman Sheridan Absent: RESOLUTION 02-10 INTERIM COUNCIL COMMITTEES Mayor Bergen announces the appointment to the Interim Council Committees for the year 2010. POLICE 1. George Walling 2. John Kovacs 3. Steve Gross FIRE/FIRST AID/EMERGENCY 1. Joe Sheridan SERVICES 2. George Walling 3. John Kovacs FINANCE/GRANTS/REDEVELOPMENT 1. Susie Sefcik 2. Joe Sheridan 3. Open BUILDINGS/GROUNDS AND LIBRARY 1. Open 2. Susie Sefcik 3. George Walling PUBLIC WORKS/RECYCLING/ 1. John Kovacs `` PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 2. Steve Gross 3. Susie Sefcik HEALTH AND RECREATION 1. Steve Gross 2. Open 3. Joe Sheridan BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointments of Interim Committees, as made by the Mayor, for the year 2010 be and the same are hereby approved and confirmed. Offered for adoption by Walling, second by Kovacs Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Sefcik, Sheridan Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 03-10 MUNICIPAL CLERK Mayor Bergen announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Valerie T. Heilweil, as the Municipal Clerk BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that Valerie T. Heilweil is hereby appointed as Municipal Clerk for a term of three years, beginning February 14, 2010 through February 13, 2013. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, Second by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent:  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 4 RESOLUTION 04-10 TREASURER Mayor Bergen announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Keri Stencel, as the Borough Treasurer for the term of one year, January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that Keri Stencel is hereby appointed as Treasurer for the calendar year 2010. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, Second by Mr. Kovacs Roll Call Vote: Ayes Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 05-10 OFFICIAL COLLECTOR OF WATER & SEWER UTILITY RENTS Mayor Bergen announces the appointment of Keri Stencel as Official Collector of Water & Sewer Utility Rents, for a term of one year, from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport, that the appointment of Keri Stencel as Official Collector of Water & Sewer Utility Rents be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, second by Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 06-10 FIRE INSPECTORS Mayor Bergen announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of the following named persons as Fire Inspectors in the Borough of Keyport for the term of one year, January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Harry Aumack II William Smith Jr. Dean Stoppiello Kenneth Marr Paul Murphy David Olsen BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointments of the aforementioned individuals as Fire Inspectors be and the same are hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Sheridan, Walling Nays: Abstain: Councilman Kovacs Absent:  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 5 RESOLUTION 07-10 APPOINTMENT OF FIRE MARSHALS Mayor Bergen announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of the following named persons of Fire Patrol of the Keyport Fire Department as Fire Marshals, whose terms shall expire December 31, 2010: James Burke Kenneth Goble Larry Stonerock Julie Ann Csik Charles Raftery Marc Thalheimer Nick Devincenzo Joseph Konish William Vaughn Vito Esposito Jason Miller John Zarkivach Robert Ferry Chuck Pfleger Tim Pfleger Thomas Gallo, Jr. Pedro Santiago BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport the appointments of the foregoing named persons of Fire Patrol of the Keyport Fire Department be and the same are hereby confirmed as Fire Marshals, each term to expire on December 31, 2010. Offered: Mr. Kovacs, Second: Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 08-10 APPOINTMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT MECHANIC Mayor Bergen announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of the Fire Department Mechanic, whose term shall expire December 31, 2010: BE IT RESOLVED that Matt Farapan is hereby appointed Fire Department Mechanic. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport the appointment of the foregoing named person be and the same is hereby confirmed as Fire Department Mechanic to expire on December 31, 2010. Offered: Mr. Sheridan, Second: Mr. Kovacs Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 09-10 SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS Mayor Bergen announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of the following named persons as Special Police Officers, whose terms shall expire on December 31, 2010. CLASS II Michael Handler Frank Currier Eugene Eng David Osuch Robert Dane Robert Dillon BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointments of the foregoing named persons be and the same are hereby confirmed as Special Police Officers, whose terms shall expire on December 31, 2010.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 6 Offered for adoption by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 10-10 SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS Mayor Bergen announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of the following named persons as School Crossing Guards, whose term shall expire on December 31, 2010. Paul Albrecht Thomas O’Connor Edward Keeler Emily Burlew Sonia Perno Harry Kneute Linda Corbett Laura Smolskis Laurie Vanderbeck-Kopacz Ronald Dente Frances Spafford Margaret LaRosa Louis Spafford BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointments of the foregoing named persons be and the same are hereby confirmed as School Crossing Guards, each term to expire on December 31, 2010. Offered for adoption by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 11-10 RECYCLING COORDINATOR Mayor Bergen announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Robert Poling, as Recycling Coordinator for a term of one year, January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Robert Poling, as Recycling Coordinator in the Borough of Keyport for a term of one year, January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, Second by Mr. Kovacs Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 12-10 DEPUTY RECYCLING COORDINATOR Mayor Bergen announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Robin Sheridan as Deputy Recycling Coordinator for a term of one year, January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of, Robin Sheridan as Deputy Recycling Coordinator in the Borough of Keyport for a term of one year, January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, Second by Mr. Kovacs  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 7 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Councilman Sheridan Absent: RESOLUTION 13-10 MONMOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE Mayor Bergen announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Lorene Wright as the Monmouth County Community Development Representative for the year 2010. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Lorene Wright as the Monmouth County Community Development Representative for the year 2010 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 14-10 MONMOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE Mayor Bergen announces, with the advice and consent of the Council the appointment of Mayor Robert J. Bergen as the Monmouth County Community Development Alternate Representative for the year 2010. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Mayor Robert J. Bergen as the Monmouth County Community Development Alternate Representative for the year 2010 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Walling, second by Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: : RESOLUTION 15-10 APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEMBERS WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport have established, by Ordinance, an Environmental Commission consisting of seven members; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance provides that the Mayor shall appoint all members of the Commission. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Robert J. Bergen, Mayor of the Borough of Keyport, does hereby appoint the following members of the Environmental Commission for a two-year unexpired term: remain vacant, the appointment of Michael Palmisano as an Environmental Commission Member to fill a term of three years, from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following Alternate #1 member is hereby appointed for a two year term: Barbara Granda  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 8 Offered for adoption by Mr, Walling, Second by Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 16-10 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS Mayor Bergen announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Mark Sessa as a member of the Library Board of Trustees to fill a five-year term which will expire on December 31, 2014. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Mark Sessa as a member of the Library Board of Trustees to fill a five-year term which will expire on December 31, 2014 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Mr. Kovacs, Second by Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 17-10 RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS Mayor Bergen announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of George Strang as a Recreation Commission Member for a term of five years, from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2014. Mayor Bergen announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Cecil Bright as a Recreation Commission Member to fill a term of five years, from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2014. Mayor Bergen announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Ezra Hill as an Alternate #1 for a term of five-years from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2014. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointments of George Strang, Cecil Bright, and Ezra Hill to the Recreation Commission be and the same are hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Mr. Kovacs, Second by Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 18-10 BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBER Mayor Bergen announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Jon Barone and Kenneth DeGroat as members of the Board of Health for a term of four years, from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2013. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointments of Jon Barone and Kenneth DeGroat as a members of the Board of Health be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Kovacs  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 9 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 19-10 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN OFFICER WHEREAS, the Borough is desirous of having a Bloodborne Pathogen Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council this 1st day of January 2010 that William Ortman be and hereby is appointed as Borough Bloodborne Pathogen Officer for the year 2010. Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, Second by Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 20-10 BOROUGH PHYSICIAN WHEREAS, the Borough is desirous of having a Borough Physician to send employees to for medical services when necessary: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council this 1st day of January 2010 that Health Point be and hereby is appointed as Borough Physician for the year 2010, and that he be compensated for each employee referred to him for examination. Offered for adoption by Ms. Sefcik, Second by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 21-10 DESIGNATE PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport that Lorene Wright is hereby designated Public Agency Compliance Officer (P.A.C.O.) for the year 2010. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Division of Contract Compliance. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 22-10 SMOKE DETECTOR INSPECTOR WHEREAS, the Borough is desirous of having Smoke Detector Inspector. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council this 1st day of January 2010 that Anthony Vecchio be and hereby is appointed as Borough Smoke Detector Inspector for the year 2010.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 10 Offered for adoption by Walling, second by Kovacs Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 23-10 APPOINTMENT OF LICENSED WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR WHEREAS, the Borough of Keyport is required to have a licensed operator of its Water Treatment Facility; and WHEREAS, James Mastrokalos is qualified and holds a license as a Water Treatment Facility Operator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council as follows: 1. James Mastrokalos is hereby retained as the licensed operator of the Keyport Water Treatment Facility effective January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. 2. James Mastrokalos shall be compensated for said services per annum. 3. Said services shall include the preparation and filing of all operation reports, performance of all services required by the State of New Jersey and any other regulatory bodies of a licensed operator of the Keyport Water Treatment Facility. In the event of an emergency and services are required outside the scope of this agreement that require on site supervision of James Mastrokalos, he shall be compensated with an additional rate per hour for said services but shall not receive any other benefits or compensation. 4. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to enter into an agreement with James Mastrokalos providing for the performance of said professional services. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: : RESOLUTION 24-10 APPOINTMENT OF LICENSED WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR AND LICENSED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR WHEREAS, the Borough of Keyport is presently in need of the professional services of a duly licensed “Wastewater Collection System Operator” and “Water Distribution Operator”; and WHEREAS, these professional services include the preparation and filing of all operation reports, performance of all services required by the State of New Jersey and other regulatory bodies of persons so licensed; and WHEREAS, James Mastrokalos offered these professional services for which he is qualified, pending additional licensing, for a cost of $5,000 per license per annum; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds for same are available.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport as follows: 1. The Borough hereby retains the professional services of Licensed Wastewater Collection Systems Operator and Licensed Water Distribution System Operator from James Mastrokalos for a term of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 at a rate per annum for each license. 2. This retention is conditioned upon James Mastrokalos performing all of the duties and responsibilities of a Licensed Wastewater Collection System Operator and Licensed Water Distribution System Operator in accordance with all laws and regulations pertaining to same and the obtaining of all necessary licenses to perform said duties. 3. The Mayor and appropriate Borough officials are authorized to execute any necessary documents pertaining to same. 4. This action is approved without competitive bids, nor the solicitation of competitive price quotes, in accordance with State Law. 5. A notice of this award shall be advertised as required by law. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 25-10 HARBOR COMMISSION COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Bergen announces the appointment of Councilmembers Walling and Gross, members of the Governing Body, to the Harbor Commission for the year 2010. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointments to the Harbor Commission for the year 2010, be and the same are hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 26-10 HARBOR COMMISSION MEMBER Mayor Bergen announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of John Olsen as a member of the Harbor Commission for a term of five years, from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2014. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointment of John Olsen as a member of the Harbor Commission be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, Second by Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent:  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 12 RESOLUTION 27-10 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO RECYCLING COMMTTEE Mayor Bergen announces the appointment of Joseph Antonaccio and as members of the Recycling Committee to fill three three-year terms which will expire on December 31, 2012. Mayor Bergen announces the appointment of Joseph Antonaccio and as members of the Recycling Committee to fill two two-year terms which will expire on December 31, 2011. Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, second by Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik. Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 28-10 PLANNING BOARD COUNCILMEMBER Mayor Bergen announces the appointment of John Kovacs, a member of the Governing Body, to the Planning Board for the year 2010, as a Class III member. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointment to the Planning Board for the year 2010, as a Class III member, Councilmember John Kovacs be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, Second by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik Sheridan Walling Nays: Abstain: Kovacs Absent: AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION There was a motion made with ayes by all present to open to the public. Mike Lane – welcomed Mr. Gross and thanked all of the Council for serving. Mr. Lane asked about the consent agenda resolutions. Mr. Lane asked for an explanation regarding the resolution for Authorize Tax Collector to Issue Duplicate Tax Sale certificates; Keri Stencel explained the resolution. Mayor gave an explanation of each consent agenda resolution. Purchase State Contract – Administrator gave an explanation Terry Bolte asked why committee changes were not told to Councilmembers Sheridan and Sefcik. Councilman Walling gave his explanation. Ms. Bolte asked about Mr. Walling term which will be ending this year. Ms. Bolte asked if he would be running as a Republican. Mr. Walling stated that he would not be running. Motion to close the meeting at 1:18PM Mr. Kovacs would like more than one meeting a month in July and August. Motion to amend Annual Notice resolution made by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr. Walling  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 13 RESOLUTIONS BY CONSENT: 1. Resolution No. 29-10 2010 Rate of Interest for Non-Payment of Taxes and Assessments 2. Resolution No. 30-10 2010 Rate of Interest for Non-Payment of Water and Sewer Charges 3. Resolution No. 31-10 Authorizing Payroll/Emergencies for the Year 2010 4. Resolution No. 32-10 Authorization for Tax Assessor to File Appeals 5. Resolution No. 33-10 Purchasing Under State Contract 6. Resolution No. 34-10 Investment of Idle Funds 7. Resolution No. 35-10 Adoption of Cash Management Plan 8. Resolution No. 36-10 Authorize Tax Collector to Issue Duplicate Tax Sale Certificates 9. Resolution No. 37-10 2010 Temporary Budget 10. Resolution 38-10 2010 Debt Service 11. Resolution 39-10 Waiving of Interest Less than Fifty (50) Cents 13. Resolution 41-10 Designation of Official Newspapers 14. Resolution 42-10 Designation of Bank Depositories 15. Resolution 43-10Payment of Bills Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, Second by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: 12. Resolution 40-10 Annual Meeting Notice Mr. Kovacs would like more than one meeting a month in July and August. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, Second by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sheridan, Walling, Kovacs Nays: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: Absent: REMARKS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL Councilwoman Sefcik: Ms. Sefcik wished all a Happy New Year reminded everyone about the Special Election. Ms. Sefcik asked for everyone to pray for her on Finance Committee as she has never done that before. Councilman Gross: Mr. Gross wished all a Happy 2010 and thanked all for support in election, thanked his sons. Councilman Sheridan: Mr. Sheridan thanked KFD, First Aid Squad, Police Department, will miss Tom Mitchell. Thanked Council for tough decisions, will work towards playing nice in the sandbox. Thanked Administrator for a great job. Happy New Year Councilman Walling: Mr. Walling wished everyone a Happy 2010. Has fought had for all he has done. This is a tough job. Councilman Kovacs: Mr. Kovacs wished everyone a Happy & healthy New Year. Thanked all for their help and support. Mayor Robert Bergen: Mayor Bergen wished everyone a Healthy, happy prosperous New Year. Thanked all appointees and wished them well. Welcome to Councilman Gross. Mayor spoke of the pressure on small communities. Matawan/Aberdeen/Keyport shared service compendium. 2009 saw some new accomplishments like the Waterfront Park, stores closing – need better strategic planning for this year. Mayor mentioned when agendas get in the way of goals. Mayor urged all to vote in the Special election on January 12th.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 14 Mr. Sheridan made a motion for Councilman Walling and Councilman Gross to be Council liaisons for the Harbor Commission. ADJOURNMENT Motion to ajourn was made and carried at 1:31 PM with ayes by all present. BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY, HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS AND PEACEFUL 2010  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete Resolution No. 11-10 APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIAL COLLECTOR OF WATER & SEWER UTILITY RENTS Keri Stencel Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, seconded by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present Clerk Heilweil gave the oath to Keri Stencel. Her children held the Bible. Resolution No. 12-10 APPOINTMENT OF FIRE INSPECTORS Harry Aumack II William Smith Jr. Dean Stoppiello John Rizzotello Paul Murphy Robert Kyle Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Kovacs with ayes by all present Resolution No. 13-10 APPOINTMENT OF FIRE MARSHALS James Burke Kenneth Goble Larry Stonerock Julie Ann Csik Jay Gordon Marc Thalheimer Nick Devincenzo Joseph Konish William Vaughn Vito Esposito Jason Miller John Zarkivach Robert Ferry Chuck Pfleger Thomas Gallo Jr Pedro Santiago Offered for adoption by Mr. Kovacs, seconded by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present Resolution No. 14-10 APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS Michael Handler Frank Currier Eugene Eng David O such Robert Dane Robert Dillon Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, seconded by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present Resolution No. 15-10 APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS Paul Albrecht Thomas O Connor Edward Keeler Emily Burlew Sonia Perno Harry Kneute Linda Corbett Laura Smolskis Ronald Dente Laurie Vanderbeck-Kopacz Frances Spafford Margaret LaRosa Louis Spafford Offered for adoption by Mr. Kovacs, seconded by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 5 Resolution No. 16-10 APPOINTMENT OF RECYCLING COORDINATOR Robert Poling Sr. Offered for adoption by Mr. Kovacs, seconded by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present Resolution No. 17-10 APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY RECYCLING COORDINATOR Robin Sheridan Offered for adoption by Ms. Gross, seconded by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Hill, Kovacs, Walling Nays: Absent: Abstain: Sheridan Mayor Bergen and Councilman Walling both extended their appreciation. Resolution No. 18-10 APPOINTMENT OF MONMOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE Lorene Wright Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present Resolution No. 19-10 APPOINTMENT OF MONMOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE Mayor Robert J. Bergen Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present Resolution No. 20-10 APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEMBERS Rowland Seckinger Kathy Shaw Nuray Aykin Teresa Gross (Alternate #2) Offered for adoption by Mr. Hill, seconded by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present Resolution No. 21-10 APPOINTMENT OF LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Annette Kovacs Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Walling Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Walling Nays: Absent: Abstain: Kovacs Resolution No. 22-10 APPOINTMENT OF RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS Ruth Grabowski Chris Matarese Barbara Gonzalez (Alternate) Sofia Lamberson (Alternate) Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Hill with ayes by all present Resolution No. 23-10 APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBER Eloise Schanck Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, seconded by Mr. Hill with ayes by all present.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 6 Resolution No. 24-10 APPOINTMENT OF BLOODBORNE PATHEGON OFFICER William Ortman Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, seconded by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present Resolution No. 25-10 APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH PHYSICIAN Health Point Medical Offered for adoption by Mr. Hill, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 26-10 APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL McManimon & Scotland Offered for adoption by Ms. Gross, seconded by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present Resolution No. 27-10 APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER Lorene Wright Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 28-10 APPOINTMENT OF SMOKE DETECTOR INSPECTOR Anthony Vecchio Offered for adoption by Mr. Kovacs, seconded by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present Resolution No. 29-10 APPOINTMENT OF LICENSED WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR James Mastrokalos Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, seconded by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present Resolution No. 30-10 APPOINTMENT OF LICENSED WASTE WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR AND WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR James Mastrokalos Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, seconded by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present Resolution No. 31-10 APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH SPECIAL AND CONSULTING ENGINEERS CMX T&M Associates John S. Truhan Consulting French and Parello Associates Hatch Mott MacDonald CME Associates Offered for adoption by Mr. Walling, seconded by Mr. Kovacs with ayes by all present except Mr. Kovacs voted No to T&M Resolution No. 32-10 APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES Ansell Zaro Grimm & Aaron Geonva, Burns & Vernoia McManimom & Scotland Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Walling with ayes by all present Resolution No. 33-10 Harbor Commission Councilmembers George Walling and Christian Gross Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 7 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Hill, Sheridan, Kovacs Nays: Walling Absent: Abstain: Resolution No. 34-10 2010 RATE OF INTEREST FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 35-10 2010 RATE OF INTEREST FOR NON-PAYMENT OF WATER AND SEWER CHARGES Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 36-10 AUTHORIZING PAYROLL EMERGENCIES FOR THE YEAR 2010 Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 37-10 AUTHORIZATION FOR TAX ASSESSOR TO FILE TAX APPEALS Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 38-10 PURCHASING UNDER STATE CONTRACTS Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 39-10 INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 40-10 ADOPTION OF CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 41-10 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO ISSUE DUPLICATE TAX SALE CERTIFICATES Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 42-10 2010 TEMPORARY BUDGET Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 43-10 2010 DEBT SERVICE Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 44-10 WAIVING OF INTEREST LESS THAN FIFTY (50) CENTS Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2010, page 8 Resolution No. 45-10 ANNUAL NOTICE Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 46-10 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 47-10 NAMING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT FOR THE YEAR 2010 Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present Resolution No. 48-10 PAYMENT OF BILLS Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Gross with ayes by all present AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Councilman Gross thanked all for coming. Councilwoman Sefcik thanked all or the opportunity to be here; looking forward to working with all. Councilman Hill congratulated Councilmembers Sefcik and Sheridan. Hopes Council works more closely together this year. Councilman Sheridan thanked all for coming. Congratulated Councilwoman Sefcik, would like Council to work better together. Looks forward to 2010. Councilman Kovacs wished a Happy New Year to all and thanked everyone for their participation at this meeting. Councilman Walling thanked everyone, appreciates those who stayed to listen the Governing body speak. Wished everyone a Happy New Year. Mayor Bergen wished all a Happy New Year, thinks this year will be more difficult due to another State Aid reduction. 2008 was an exciting year, awarded contract for Phase I of Waterfront Park. Stated it is a pleasure to see it getting finished. Welcomed Councilman Sheridan back and congratulated Councilwoman Sefcik. Mayor stated it is a milestone to have two women on Council. Councilman Kovacs questioned having only one meeting a month in July and August. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:25 PM moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Hill with ayes by all present. BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY, HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS AND PEACEFUL 2010